Burn Ban Still in Effect in Sierra County

The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office reminds the county that there continues to be a burn ban despite the wetting rains this week. Burn pile permits have been suspended since May and All open fires are still prohibited with a few exceptions. Campfires within designated... Read More.

Sierra Supervisors Approve Solid Waste Rate Increase

A trash rate increase is on the books for Sierra County. The board of supervisors had 138 protests that only comprised 6% of the properties affected, ushering in the rise. Although the supervisors commented that much of the protests assumed the increase was twofold,... Read More.

Sierra Supervisors Hold Public Hearing on Waste Fee

Next Tuesday the Sierra County Board of Supervisors will determine if there will be a new fee for solid waste disposal. The fee will impact nearly 2200 properties with a fee of 367 dollars per year, and for nonresident users a rate of 20... Read More.

Bridge Inspections Cause Delays in Sierra County

Caltrans and the Sierra County Public Works will be inspecting bridges in Downieville and Goodyears Bar on August 2nd and 3rd. You can expect delays during the inspections. On Tuesday August 2nd starting at 9 am you will see traffic control on Goodyears Bar,... 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.