Playoff outcomes and future prospects for three local high school girls basketball teams.

Even in the absence of nature’s furies, a situation may seem hopeless and the conditions impossible, but the next step may be ...

Officials urge drivers to inspect hitches, chains, and brakes after the non-injury crash.

The incumbent congressman chooses a tougher, home-based district after California’s mid-decade redistricting shift.

DOWNIEVILLE — Sierra County has appointed Eric Jackson to serve as county assessor. The Sierra County Board of Supervisors ...

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank Lila Heuer, retiring Sierra County Supervisor for her dedicated service. Her decision to step away due to health concerns is one that deserves ...

A mugshot of David Allen Funston from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

A snowman built in Downieville on Sunday, February 22, after the storm had subsided.

Forest officials seek local applicants for summer roles maintaining recreation sites and managing natural resources.

CASTLE PEAK — Crews recovered the bodies of all nine skiers killed in the February 17 avalanche near Castle Peak in Nevada County. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on February 21 that ...

SIERRA COUNTY — Last November, Patrice Miller was found dead in her Downieville home, along with signs of a bear encounter. At the time, the Sierra County Coroner believed she had been mauled ...

Authorities investigate circumstances after extensive search finds missing Fremont ski instructor dead at resort.