Smoke from Oak Fire in Marisposa County Impacts the Region

Smoke brings concerns to the region but local sheriff’s departments and the U.S. Forest Service issue a message that there are no local fires. The smoke the region is experiencing is confirmed by the National Weather Service to be drifting from the rapidly growing... Read More.

Sierra County Bans Open Flame Fires

The Sierra County Board of Supervisors passed an Emergency Fire Ordinance banning open flame fires and charcoal/wood barbeques. All private lands within the unincorporated area and public lands within the unincorporated area of the County will no longer be able to open burn with... Read More.

Court Resumes in CCC Case

The fight to keep the CA Correctional Center, CCC, open continues in an earlier-than-expected court proceeding tomorrow. From court case documents the State is calling for a dismissal of the case in light of the change in the penal code following the trailer bill... Read More.