Mountain Lion Sighting in Loyalton

Public Safety Announcement: Mountain Lion Sighting in Loyalton, California – January 14, 2025The Sierra County Sheriff's Office has received reports of a mountain lion sighted in broad daylight near Church and Zollinger Streets in Loyalton (approximately 300 yards from the Loyalton Elementary School). The... Read More.

EPHC Newest Medical Clinic Opens in Loyalton

Eastern Plumas Health Care (EPHC) celebrated the grand opening of its new Loyalton Medical Clinic on May 15th. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility, and community engagement activities, including raffle prizes and lunch vouchers from local businesses.Doug McCoy, CEO of... Read More.

Loyalton High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

On Wednesday, November 29, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by the Principal of the High School about a potential sexual assault incident on campus. A following investigation revealed disturbing allegations that High School teacher Emma Shaffer was involved in a sexual relationship... Read More.

Loyalton Water Woes Put to Rest with Federal Funding

The congressman secured the funding for local water projects across CA's District 3, which includes the city of Loyalton, where he has visited several times over the last few months to address the town's aging water infrastructure.Over the past year, Loyalton officials have grappled... Read More.

Loyalton Lifts Water Restriction’s, Issues Watering Schedule

Loyalton water woes continue, yet the City has lifted the outdoor water restrictions, putting homes on an alternating watering schedule.Over the 4th of July weekend, when temperatures reached near triple digits for the first time this summer, the City said homes exceeded the capacity... Read More.