It is week 3 of the lightning caused fires in Trinity County, and the individual blazes continue to take turns acting up. Meanwhile, all of the wildfires - plus planned burnouts to reduce fuels ahead of the flames - are casting a smoky haze across the county. More...
With all votes finally counted, it appears that Trinity County Supervisor Jeff Morris of Weaverville has won the Democratic nomination for California's 2nd Congressional District and will face longtime Republican Congressman Wally Herger in the general election. More...
After a tremendous community effort the Lowden Aquatic Park Project (LAPP) and the Weaverville/Douglas City Parks and Recreation District have announced the beginning of construction for the new Lowden Park Pool. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m. More...
Hoping to not cancel the 15th annual Trinity Tribal Stomp at the end of this month in Junction City, event organizer Drew Franklin is working with the U.S. Forest Service to designate Ripstein campground and meadow up Canyon Creek Road as an alternate site for the music festival since Junction City Park is being used as a fire camp. More...
The 2008 Trinity County fair slogan, "Fairtime Days Are About Country Ways," is being proven this year. Because of "country" characteristics like perseverance, hard work and community spirit, the fair will proceed as scheduled on Aug. 22-24. More...
I propose that our response to the fire emergency in Northern California is a good indicator of our resilience as individuals, as communities, as a state, and as a nation. We are getting a good measure of how well we are able to respond to unexpected shocks. The lightning storm that started the fires out here was a never-before-seen event. More...
Mamma Llama Coffeehouse in Weaverville will host Dorian Michael and Kenny Blackwell on Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Michael has played about every style of guitar and in every type of venue a blue collar musician could hope for. More...
THURSDAY, JULY 10 Soroptimist International of Trinity County, noon luncheon meeting at the Golden Age Center on Browns Ranch Road. Bingo, Douglas City Fire Station, 7 p.m. Trinity Family Medical Group, free blood pressure clinic, all day except noon-2 p.m. More...
Samson is a neutered, 10-month-old, Australian shepherd cross available for adoption at the Trinity County Animal Shelter. Call Animal Control Officer Christine Edwards at 623-1370. Normal hours for the shelter at the end of Mountain View Street are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter has a webpage, www.geocities.com/trctyanshelter. More...
Donald Dee Haney, 77, of Lewiston passed away June 22, 2008, at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Loa, Utah. He moved to Trinity County in 1945 where he attended Trinity High School. He joined the Navy in 1949. More...
An open handgun practice day starts at 9 a.m., July 12. Any handgun may be used and participants may practice at their own pace, in their own style. Sheltered shooting benches, target frames and a variety of targets will be provided for individually chosen distances from 20 feet to 25 yards. More...
Registration for Trinity Youth Soccer League's fall season has been extended through July 31. Applications are available in Weaverville at Longs Drug Store and Plotzke Ace Hardware. More...
Rising temperatures present challenge to firefighters