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Beware of Counterfeit Bills Circulating Locally: Authorities Urge Vigilance

Tuesday, April 1

Local authorities have issued a bulletin to warn citizens of an upsurge in counterfeit bills circulating through our area."There's no doubt what the counterfeiter's intentions were. However, the quality is one of the poorest jobs we've seen," a special investigator assigned to this case... Read More.

Beware of the Latest Debit Card Fraud Tactics

Wednesday, January 15

SCAM ALERT - Don't fall this very sophisticated debit card scam. Here's how it goes: got a call, the caller ID was my bank. The guy says he's from the fraud dept, calling about my debit card ending in ----(the 4 correct numbers), and... Read More.

Beware of Fake AMBER Alert Calls Targeting Families

Saturday, January 4

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨Phone scammers are posing as “AMBER Alert representatives”, offering to “register” your children. They ask for confidential info and to meet at your home. This is NOT how the AMBER Alert system works!🔹 The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is the only... Read More.

Beware of Package SCAM

Friday, December 13

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged Californians to beware of package delivery text message scams. These messages often state an issue with your delivery and include a link to “resolve” the problem.Package delivery scams can occur more frequently over the gift-giving season when... Read More.

Feather River Canyon Travelers Beware: 3-Hour Closure Next Week

Friday, September 6

Traveling the Feather River Canyon Next week will be difficult as Caltrans plans a 3-hour closure along SR70.Caltrans is working in the Shady Rest area as part of the Cresta Bridge and Roadway Rehabilitation project, addressing debris slides from heavy rains over the... Read More.

Beware of Snow Dangers

Friday, March 3

With Governor Gavin Newson declaring a State of Emergency on Sierra and 12 other counties across the state, some are seeing the dangers the storms are bringing and the lives it's taking.This has been the first year for many to have to shovel their... Read More.