The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office has reduced the Salyer area from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning, with the following exceptions: Campbell Ridge Road from Salyer Heights to Seely Macintosh Road and Galaxy Road will remain under Evacuation Orders. Please be aware of the possib… Read more
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The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District updated an air quality smoke advisory for today, Aug. 12, for areas in Trinity County.
The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District issued an air quality smoke advisory today, Aug. 11, for most of Trinity County.
Pulling into the Hayfork Bally lookout, among a jack rabbit crossing the road, mountains for miles, tons of greenery and wind blowing, on a day Annelle Durham, the fire lookout is working, her truck is stationed for the work week with a cut-up water bottle hanging off her open hood and a pie…
By Tony Reed
Hot days across Trinity County have turned into cloudy afternoons and mild thunderstorms that sparked several fires throughout the county.
Trinity River Restoration Program representatives and specialists from other agencies presented a new flow schedule proposal for the Trinity River, Tuesday, Aug. 2, to the county Board of Supervisors they say could lead to better survival of juvenile salmon.
Residents and rafters along the Trinity River likely noticed a recent change in its color this past week, but storms notwithstanding, it should clear itself up.
Crime & Punishment
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls Aug. 1-7:
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls July 25-31:
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls July 18-24:
Gov't Calendar & Agendas
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Meetings are subject to cancellation or closure to the public, or being held by teleconferencing, due to weather or to reduce potential exposure to the coronavirus.
Sports
This common California Scorpion was found in a towel after a swimming trip at Canyon Creek, Junction City. It’s less than one inch long and quickly went into hiding when people approached. While its venom is instantly lethal to other insects, it’s not considered dangerous to humans and will … Read more
Entertainment
The Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival continues its 2022 Summer Season with concerts Aug. 19-21 in Redding, Eureka and Weaverville. Guest musicians from around the country have come together to present music from classical, romantic, and contemporary styles. The concerts are open to the pu… Read more
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Obituaries
Kenneth Charles Whipple was born to Edward and Mildred Whipple…
“Gerry” Gerald Michael Schaden, 71, died at home in Redding, C…
Robert Edward Morrison took his final breath Monday, July 25, …
Marcia Catherine Ivey of Douglas City passed away July 13, 202…
Words cannot begin to express our profound sadness as we annou…
Opinion
Some time ago, several millennia in fact, a wise man known as Confucius admonished the Chinese people to “call things by their proper names” in order to better perceive and grapple with reality, and to avoid disorder. It is said that he was among the first to understand the importance of lan…
Reference letter to the editor, re: better online info for local fires.
A few months back, former Trinity County resident Edmond Bates sent in a check for $100 to support the preservation project of the 126-year-old Lewiston Congregational Church. The card had a cute horse on the front facing forward. Edmond wrote, “It isn’t for $100,000, but $100 from a thousan…
Roseann Nelson fought the most challenging fight to ensure she mended her relationships with her children, family and friends. She was determined to work the system to help her get this done.
My family moved to Trinity County in 1980. I have lived in Hayfork, Hyampom and Peanut. I went to school K-12 in Hayfork, except for the two years we lived in Hyampom when my dad was helping build the hydroelectric station there. I graduated from Hayfork High School in 1994.
Business
Trinity County’s unemployment rate rose from 3.2% in May to 3.5% in June, lower than a year ago when the June unemployment rate was 6.2%, according to preliminary data issued last week by the Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division. Read more
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