The forestwide closure on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest remains in effect through tonight, Sept. 17. The forest reopens Saturday, Sept. 18, except in areas with fire-specific closures (McFarland, Monument, River Complex, Salt, Lava, Antelope). Read more
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The Monument fire is estimated at 215,944 acres and 50% contained, Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service reported Thursday morning, Sept. 16.
The River Complex in northern Trinity/southern Siskiyou counties is now at 189,085 acres, 40% containment, the U.S. Forest Service reported Thursday morning, Sept. 16.
Effective today, Sept. 16, there will be continuous traffic control nightly (7 days a week) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. via a pilot car on Highway 299 in Trinity County through areas affected by the Monument fire.
SACRAMENTO — Despite warnings the race would be close, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decisively defeated efforts to kick him out of office, a win the Democrat cast as an endorsement of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his party's liberal values.
Wildfires continue to burn throughout Trinity County — many of them originating or burning through wilderness under the management of the U.S. Forest Service.
September 8, 2021
Judge Bradley Boeckamn ruled Monday, Sept. 13, that Trinity County violated a settlement agreement it made with Trinity Action Association.
Crime & Punishment
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 6-12:
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls July 30-Aug. 5:
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls Aug. 23-30:
Gov't Calendar & Agendas
Meetings are subject to cancellation or closure to the public, or being held by teleconferencing, to reduce potential exposure to the coronavirus or due to wildfires/evacuations.
Meetings are subject to cancellation or closure to the public, or being held by teleconferencing, to reduce potential exposure to the coronavirus or due to wildfires/evacuations.
Sports
This week marked the kickoff of the football season at Trinity High School. After a two-week delay, Trinity finally got on the field and faced the Etna Lions on Saturday in a game that was rescheduled, rescheduled again, and later moved to Weed High School due to smoke levels in Etna. Read more
Entertainment
Teepee accent lamps, painted gourds, paintings and prints, and medicine wheel totem cards by Pam Lewis can be found this month at EarthDance Art Studios & Gallery, 140 S. Miner St. (at the corner of Oregon Street), Weaverville. Read more
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Obituaries
“If a task is once begun, never leave it till it’s done.”
Van Darrell Finch passed away peacefully in his sleep with his…
Michael Melvin Mitchell passed away in Medford, Ore., on Aug. …
There will be a celebration of Jackie Tierney’s life at her ho…
Maureen Hubbell passed away peacefully after a long battle wit…
Opinion
The nation will pause tomorrow to mark the 20th anniversary of the evil terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent victims in New York City; Shanksville, Penn.; and Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001. More than 400 first responders, firefighters and police officers, w…
Pastor Walter C. Scott wrote the Sept. 1 guest column. He selects one phrase from the Declaration of Independence. From there, he declares what he believes, based on his distorted reality that his “one and only true god and Author of the Bible” considers us all equal. There is so much wrong …
It amazes me how easy people are played. The recall was crafted by outside sources to hurt the California economy and strip us of rights we do have. They play on peoples angers and fears.
Once again letter writer Julie Fleener is supporting the “Big Lie” that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election (Journal, Sept. 1).
How many years do the citizens in northern Trinity County have to pay for full dumping rights at Hobel Transfer Station and not have access to getting rid of E-waste, dead batteries, etc. We have not been able to dump yard waste, brush, yard cleanups for at least six years!
Business
Trinity County’s unemployment rate rose from 5.7% in June to 5.8% in July, but still better than the 8.0% rate a year, according to preliminary data issued last week by the Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division. Read more
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