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Pathology Report Reveals Downieville Woman Was Mauled to Death by Bear, a First in California

Thursday, May 23

A newly released Pathology report, obtained by

Bear Terrorizing Downieville Euthanized After Attempting School Break-In

Thursday, May 16

Sierra County Sheriff's Office Addresses Safety Concerns with Euthanization of Public Safety Bear in DownievilleDownieville, California - May 15, 2024 - In response to escalating reports of bear break-ins causing damage and posing significant public safety concerns in the Downieville area of Sierra County,...

Sierra County Board of Supervisors Approves Contract for Downieville Community Center Remodeling Project

Tuesday, February 20

In a decision during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors' meeting on February 6th in a resolution was passed, awarding a near 800,000 dollar contract for the Downieville Community Center Remodeling Project. The award was given to McCuen Construction, Inc.Public Works Director Bryan Davey,...

Sheriff Issues Warning to Community After Bear Discovered in Home of Deceased Woman in Downieville

Wednesday, November 15

A woman was found dead in her home in Downieville; Sierra County Sheriffs and the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife are investigating after a bear was discovered to have broken into the home, though possibly after her death.A welfare check was requested to...

Berkeley Man Found Dead on Infamous Downieville Downhill Trail

Thursday, October 12

The man, identified as Joel Lusk, was set to embark on a mountain bike and camp trip to the Gold Lake Basin area over the weekend.He had arrived at Packer Saddle by shuttle from Downieville on Friday morning but failed to check in with...

High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Downieville

Tuesday, May 2

A High-speed chase through Sierra Valley ends in an arrest in Downieville on Sunday.A Reno woman had called in reporting spousal abuse by a Nathan Mckinney, and upon arriving at the scene, the officers found Mckinney attempting to flee. Mckinney then led the Reno...