The large firefighting helicopter that crashed Tuesday night in the Junction City area -- leaving nine dead and four injured – lifted off more slowly than usual and struck trees before falling, according to witness accounts. More...
An investigation is continuing into the death of a young firefighter who was struck by a falling tree July 25 while working on the Eagle Fire near Junction City. Investigators from the U.S. More...
In "Ruthless! the Musical," the role of Sylvia St. Croix is filled by Michael Martens of Weaverville. The show opened last weekend at the Performing Arts Center, and audiences loved Martens' performance. See review on page 9. More...
Brownie is a neutered, 8-year-old, chocolate Labrador retriever available for adoption at the Trinity County Animal Shelter. He's good with children. 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... More...
It is a dull red day and night. I can look the sun in the eye at daylight. I can see the moon at night, not yellow, not bright, but red throughout the night. My eyes and my wife's are red, watery, weary. President George Bush came, saw, and congratulated Eagle Scouts and firemen, bless them; flew... More...
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Trinity County Food Bank, Coffee Creek/Trinity Center area @ Community Church, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Soroptimist International of Trinity County, noon luncheon meeting at Golden Age Center. Trinity Family Medical Group, free blood pressure clinic, all day except noon-2 p.m. More...
The theater critic in "Ruthless! The Musical" belts out a song called "I Hate Musicals," and I must admit that I sometimes share the sentiments in the scathing lyrics of the song. That said, I had one of the best times ever at a Trinity Players production at opening night of Ken Hill's sizzling re... More...
Everyone was invited to the Hayfork Airport to see the brand new Hayfork Volunteer Fire Department's fire engine. It sure was spectacular to see it and hear what it will be able to provide when on a call in Hayfork. Next we viewed the firefighting helicopters. More...
There are still a few fires burning around the Junction City area, but they are slowly getting a handle on them and it should be good fishing from now on. More...
Robert Elliott Smith, 89, of Douglas City passed away July 30, 2008, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1918, in Ojai. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and "daddy" to his dog, Bobbie, and cat, Pat. He treasured his brother-in-law and nephews, and friends who became inclu... More...