Local Archives - Page 20 of 702 - SierraDailyNews.com

Modoc County Jury Convicts Robbie Barnes of Felony Child Abuse and Misdemeanor Drug Possession

Monday, August 24

ALTURAS — A Modoc County jury has returned a guilty verdict in the criminal trial of Robbie Barnes, according to a press release from the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office. The trial, presided over by Judge Harr, was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Richard Cotta. Jurors... Read More.

Hawk Fire Update

Monday, August 24

Acres: 15,051 Start Dates: August 22, 2026 Containment: 0% Causes: Human Total Personnel: 720 Fuels: Tall grass, brush and timber Total Resources: 14 crews | 95 engines | 10 helicopters | 9 dozers Location: Northwest of Reno, Nevada Summary: Firefighters made progress holding the fire despite the extreme fire behavior observed during... Read More.

Hawk Fire

Monday, August 24

Firefighters remain fully engaged today, extinguishing hotspots and working to keep the Hawk Fire south of U.S. 395. Fire stayed in its footprint today. Damage assessment teams are assessing structures in the affected area. Homeowners will be notified directly if their property has been impacted. Public... Read More.

Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Secures 15 Million to Expand High Speed Broadband in Rural Northern California

Monday, August 24

Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications announces it has accepted grant awards totaling almost $15 million to bring high-speed broadband internet to areas in Plumas, Sierra and Lassen counties. The four California Advanced Services Fund grants will bring broadband to some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the region. The... Read More.

Road Closure

Monday, August 24

Hawk Fire Update Sunday AM

Sunday, August 23

Current road closures and traffic restrictions related to the #HawkFire: US 395 Traffic Information: • Northbound US 395 is closed from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road. • Southbound US 395 traffic at Bordertown is being turned around before reaching White Lake. • Southbound US 395 remains open... Read More.

Michael Ehmen Sex Offender in CustodyI

Saturday, August 22

The Alturas Police Department, in coordination with the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office, is actively searching for 29-year-old Michael Ehmen, an at-large sex offender who removed his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor following a break-in at the local animal shelter. Ehmen, a transient from Lansing, Michigan, was... Read More.

Plumas County Supervisors Vote Unanimously to Oppose Proposed Wildfire Fund Changes

Friday, August 21

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on August 18 to oppose proposed changes to California’s state wildfire fund, expressing strong concern over potential limits on utility liability for catastrophic fires. The changes, proposed by California Governor Gavin Newsom during the final weeks of... Read More.

Community Collaboration Shapes Future of Chester Park Town Center

Friday, August 21

The Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Plumas County to collect community ideas for redesigning Chester Park into a functional town center. Earlier this month, chamber representative Chelsea Harrison worked with Brianna Swofford and Tracey Ferguson from the Plumas County Planning Department.... Read More.

Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority to Hold Workshop on Future of Community Pool Funding

Friday, August 21

The Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority will hold a special workshop at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The goal is to discuss ways to keep the community pool open after the city and county’s 10-year funding ends. The workshop will cover all parts of pool... Read More.

First Previous 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 Next Last

Tuesday, October 13

Local

Modoc County Jury Convicts Robbie Barnes of Felony Child Abuse and Misdemeanor Drug Possession

Hawk Fire Update

Hawk Fire

Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Secures 15 Million to Expand High Speed Broadband in Rural Northern California

Road Closure

Hawk Fire Update Sunday AM

Michael Ehmen Sex Offender in CustodyI

Plumas County Supervisors Vote Unanimously to Oppose Proposed Wildfire Fund Changes

Community Collaboration Shapes Future of Chester Park Town Center

Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority to Hold Workshop on Future of Community Pool Funding

Santa Tracker

Follow Us on Facebook

Latest Local News

Lassen County Animal Shelter Achieves No Kill Status with Community Support

UPDATE: Roadway Preservation Project to Begin On State Route 70 in Plumas County

LMUD to Island with Honey Lake Power During Upcoming PSPS Event Starting October 14th

Prescribed Fires Planned on Eagle Lake and Hat Creek Ranger Districts This Week

Current Weather

Upcoming Events

Eagle Lake Rainbow Rumble

Boos & Moos

Drive Through Flu Clinics

Pumpkin Fest