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January 20th, 2021

1/20/2021

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Sierra County Public Health has received concerns regarding availability of vaccine and vaccination timelines.

Sierra County receives vaccine from the State. Public Health has been receiving approximately one hundred doses per week. Three hundred people will have been vaccinated in Sierra County by tomorrow January 21. 2021. More than five hundred residents have been added to the vaccination waiting list; the list continues to grow.
At the current rate we are receiving vaccine, the State restrictions on allocation and the number of residents on the list for the vaccination who do not qualify for phased allocation, it may be several months before many residents have the opportunity to receive their first vaccination from Sierra County Public Health.
Be patient. Vaccine phases and tiers are not administered on the same schedule in different States, Counties or Jurisdictions. Vaccine administration is based not only on the amount of vaccine on hand but is also based on the number of residents in the phase and tier being served.
Once your phase and tier is being served you will be randomly selected from that phase and tier to schedule an appointment. You will be contacted by the method you requested at the time you are added to the waiting list. If you have already been added to the waiting list calling everyday will simply make the process longer for everyone. We are a very small department serving all county residents during this pandemic.
We are working as quickly as we can to deliver vaccine to our residents according to the mandated guidelines.
For more information, please go to: http://sierracounty.ca.gov/COVID-19 Email: COVID19@sierracounty.ca.gov
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COVID-19 TESTING AT SIERRAVILLE SCHOOL

1/19/2021

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​FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA OFFERS SPECIAL VOLUNTEER SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE DAY ON MLK NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

1/18/2021

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What:                  The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is honoring the MLK National Day of Service on Monday, January 18 by offering special volunteer sessions throughout the day.  The sessions will start at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until 5 p.m. Volunteers sorting food donations for distribution at the Food Bank warehouse.  Currently all of the volunteer sessions are completely full.  Sessions for the event needed to be kept smaller to help keep participants social distanced due to Covid-19. Volunteers throughout the region also participated in a special video where they talked about the reasons they volunteer.  This video will be released through social media on Monday, January 18. 
 
Where:               The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Donald W. Reynolds Food Distribution Center at 550 Italy Drive, Sparks NV, 89437.  To visit the Food Bank, take I-80 East to Exit 32, USA Parkway.  Turn right at the end of the ramp and follow USA Parkway for approximately 2.5 miles and turn left on Italy Drive.  The Food Bank is just ahead on the right hand side. 
 
When:                 The MLK National Day of Service is Monday, January 18.  The volunteer sessions will continue in two hour increments throughout the day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with a break from noon until 1 p.m. 
 
Why:                   In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service and charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with leading this effort. Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the King Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a “day on, not a day off.” The King Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, addresses social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Director of Marketing & Communications
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Don't live your life based on Biden or Trump

1/18/2021

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Dr. Glenn Mollette
 
When did life begin for President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden? Did Trump's life begin when his father loaned him millions to start investing? Did it begin when he married Melania? Or, did life begin when he was elected President? Maybe his life is beginning now that his Presidency is over?
 
What about Biden? Did Biden's life begin each morning when he boarded Amtrak headed for Washington? Maybe his life began when he was elected a Senator or even the Vice President? Maybe his life is just beginning now? 
 
Trump will have options after the White House. He is a businessman. He will figure it out. Maybe NBC will seek him to do The Celebrity Apprentice once again? Yes,
NBC hates him but they love money. The Celebrity Apprentice made NBC and Trump hundreds of millions of dollars. Someone will publish Trump's memoirs. I predict he'll make about 50 to 75 million dollars off his book royalties. He has over 70 million loyal followers. If ten million people buy a book with a $6 to $9 profit for the publisher then you can start multiplying the cash. Book publishers are all about money and sales. They know the market potential. Trump will stay busy on the speaking circuit. In about a year look for him in a city near you drawing a crowd. 
 
Biden's life is only changing in that he finally gets to sleep in the White House. He will be in the same place where so many politicians and families have slept before. Biden is familiar with the nation's Capitol. He has practically spent his entire life there in politics. It's what he has awakened to almost every morning of his life. Although now, he will sit in the Oval Office. 
 
Life is changing for these two men in different ways but what about your life? When did your life begin? Did it begin at your conception? Your birth? When you turned 16 years old or 21? Maybe it began when you retired? When will your life end? The beginning of your life starts when you start living your life. The end of your life concludes when you give up and stop living your life. 
 
Our lives are brief, here today and gone tomorrow. Don't base your life on who is The President. The quantity and quality of our lives typically hinge on our decisions and the transitions we adjust to. Life is filled with transitions, just look at Biden and Trump. 
 
 Change disrupts us and the climate of fear and skepticism is dominating our nation. 
 
For you and I we must live our lives right now. Every day we wake up is a new beginning and a new life. The old life was yesterday and we can't relive, change or erase it. However, we can learn from yesterday and education is very valuable. 
 
When someone else's life begins is all conjecture on our part. When your life begins is your daily decision. Live your life. Maybe at this moment, your life is just really beginning. 

Click here for -> Books By Glenn Mollette , Read his latest book Uncommon Sense
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CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL GOES ON TACTICAL ALERT

1/15/2021

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Amanda Ray today issued the following statement announcing the CHP would go on tactical alert ahead of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration:
 
“For many months, the CHP has worked closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure the outcome of the election will be respected and that any protests which may occur are free from violence. The CHP maintains strong relationships with our security and intelligence partners around the country and is continually evaluating possible emerging threats to the state. As such, the CHP is prepared to respond to any potential threats which may arise statewide.
 
“The protection of California highways and state buildings, including the Capitol, are the primary responsibility and jurisdiction of the CHP.
 
“Due to the potential for civil unrest related to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, I have placed uniformed CHP personnel on tactical alert for an indefinite period. This allows for the maximization of resources to protect public safety as well as state buildings and infrastructure. The CHP will continue to monitor the situation and plan our resources accordingly.
 
“For security and safety reasons, the CHP cannot comment further on specific matters involving the tactical alert, local preparedness plans, or personnel deployment.”
 
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.
 
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THE USDA FOREST SERVICE & CAL FIRE PRESENT THE URBAN TREE CANOPY VIEWER IN CALIFORNIA

1/15/2021

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Sacramento – The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are pleased to announce the launching of 2018 data for the Urban Tree Canopy Viewer Program in California. This program allows communities to understand the extent and location of its existing tree canopy in order to implement sound management practices to optimize community services attained from trees.

The urban tree canopy cover map layer has been updated based on 2018 National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) aerial imagery and LiDAR data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey. With updated data, communities can make more-informed, urban forest management decisions such as prioritizing locations for tree planting, establishing urban forestry master plans, and managing threats to canopy loss.
“Urban trees connect us to nature in our neighborhoods and beyond,” said Regional Forester Randy Moore, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. “Conserving California’s healthy forests, including its urban ones, is a shared priority for the Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and many of our partners. We are proud to have worked together to make this tree viewer available to communities across the state that seek to sustain and improve their vital urban forests that serve people in so many beneficial ways.”
The Urban Tree Canopy Viewer provides communities the opportunity to assess benefits and services attained from tree canopy coverage and helps prioritize where those benefits are most needed. Using population and environmental characteristics, this program can help identify communities disproportionately burdened by risks that urban tree cover may help mitigate.
“Trees improve the quality of life in California’s urban environment,” said CAL FIRE Chief Thom Porter. "Not only do they help by absorbing pollutants, cleaning the air, mitigating climate change and reducing heat island effects, but trees make people happy and support their well-being. The Urban Tree Canopy Viewer is a critical tool for local urban foresters to improve management of urban forests, allowing them to target communities that need more trees the most.”
The tree canopy layer was created by EarthDefine, under contract with the Forests Service and CAL FIRE. The layers of population and environmental characteristics were derived from CalEnviroScreen 3.0 from the California State Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and calculations of the Urban Heat Island Index are from the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Jonathan Groveman
US Forest Service Region 5 Media Relations
(510) 664-5122

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5TH ANNUAL POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION

1/15/2021

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E PLUMAS/SIERRA MEDIAN SALES PRICES

1/15/2021

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January 13th, 2021

1/13/2021

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Notice of Vacancy and Provisional Appointment

1/13/2021

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A vacancy occurred on the Board of Trustees of the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District for Area 4 due to no registered candidates on the ballot during the General Election held November 3, 2020.

The Board of Trustees made a provisional appointment of Nicole Stannard to fill the vacancy. The appointment is effective as of January 12, 2021.
Unless a petition calling for a special election containing a sufficient number of signatures (Education Code 5092) is filed in the office of the Sierra County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days of the date of the provisional appointment, it shall become an effective appointment. 

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2:30 LHS Important Announcement!!!! ~Mr. Jones

1/13/2021

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Good afternoon Loyalton High School families, this is Mr. Jones with with a very important announcement.
Starting tomorrow, LHS will temporarily return to distance learning for 2 weeks. We have confirmed exposures to positive cases within our school on our high school and elementary sites. The exposures within our schools are triggering student and staff quarantines. We know this is always a possibility and we will revert to our system already in place to deliver education.
It will be important over the coming days to monitor symptoms in your household and seek testing if symptoms warrant it. Doing a good job now with isolation and universal precautions increases the likelihood that we can return on Feb. 1st.
Starting tomorrow Jan. 14th, the students will transition to distance learning. We will continue our alternating block a/b day schedule resuming with a B Day tomorrow.
4 Class zooms will be scheduled in 55 min. periods starting in the morning at 8:00 am. Lunch follows the first 3 zoom periods then the last zoom period will follow lunch and end at 12:55. 4-30 min. asynchronous periods will occur for independent work in the afternoon. Students may contact teachers for one on one help during that time or your student may be contacted for intervention during that time. The bell schedule will be posted on the district facebook page and on our website.
Students will need to check their google classrooms for the zoom links to attend each class.
Lunch is available for pick up from 11:15 – 11:45 and they must call to sign up the night before (993-4482 x243) and leave a voicemail with name and number of students. Meals will be charged based on their current lunch status (free, reduced, etc.). At this time it is only available to current students.
Lastly, at this time, the school will not be available as an internet hub. Please contact me in the office (993-4454 x310) if you have tech issues that will prevent your student from zooming in.
This is the last thing we want do but we will always err on the side of safety and caution when the situation arise.
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SIERRA COUNTY NEWS..............

1/13/2021

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Sierra County Sheriff's Office 2020 Stats.........

1/13/2021

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Exit the Regional Stay At Home Order effective immediately

1/12/2021

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The Greater Sacramento Region, including El Dorado County, will exit the Regional Stay At Home Order effective immediately based on the state's four-week projection putting the region's ICU capacity at 19.1%, above the 15% threshold announced last month. The county now moves back into the purple, most restrictive, tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Restaurants can operate outdoors and bars, breweries, and distilleries can operate outdoors with food. Wineries can also operate outdoors with modifications. Hair salons, barbershops, and personal care services can operate indoors with modifications, places of worship can hold services outdoors.
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​State Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Presidential Inauguration and Physical Security

1/12/2021

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SACRAMENTO - The following may be attributed to CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray, Cal OES Director and Homeland Security Advisor Mark Ghilarducci and California National Guard Adjutant General David Baldwin:
 
Following the events that unfolded in our nation's capital last week and subsequent information from federal law enforcement officials, our agencies want to assure Californians of the following efforts to ensure their safety:
 
Our collective agencies are working closely together and remain vigilant to respond to potential threats that may occur anywhere in the state, including the Capitol.  Collectively, we maintain strong relationships with our security and intelligence partners at the local, state, and federal levels and are continually monitoring and sharing information about possible emerging threats to the state.
 
Together, our role is to safeguard lives and property and ensure that California remains a safe place for those who live, work, and travel within the state while ensuring the ability of individuals and groups to lawfully exercise their First Amendment rights. 
 
For security and safety reasons the agencies will not be commenting further on specific matters involving local preparedness plans or personnel deployment.

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Completely virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicking off Thurs. Jan. 14 includes13 world premieres, special guests, panels, workshops, and much more

1/12/2021

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NEVADA CITY, CA.  (Jan. 12, 2021) – The South Yuba Rivers Citizens League’s (SYRCL) Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicks off its 19th annual event this Thursday, January 14th. For almost two decades, Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) has welcomed audiences to Nevada County, CA for its annual event every January. This year things are different, so in the spirit of the theme of this year’s festival, “Resilient by Nature,” WSFF is exercising resilience by bringing the festival to its audiences as an entirely virtual experience. Over the course of 11 days, attendees will be able to watch the 2021 lineup of over 100 environmental and adventure films and engage in workshops, panels, youth programming, art exhibition and more, from the comfort and safety of their home.
 
Wild & Scenic’s virtual festival will continue to bring together top filmmakers, activists, and social innovators to inspire environmental awareness and action.  As individuals and communities, we can draw on our strengths, talents, and lived experiences to innovate and inspire positive change for a better world. With seven workshops and a slate of Q&As with filmmakers and experts, there are many opportunities to engage with live programming.
 
Wild & Scenic will host the World Premiere of River’s End, a film which takes a deep dive into the political quagmire surrounding the global water crisis through the microcosm of CA to reveal a level of nuance much deeper than the simplistic “fish versus farms” narrative. On Sat. Jan. 16th at 6pm (PST), a live panel featuring esteemed CA water experts, US Congressman Jared Huffman, Chief Caleen Sisk of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, and SF Baykeeper Senior Scientist Dr. Jon Rosenfield, will address some of the questions and issues raised in the film. The live Q&A will be moderated by award-winning LA Times journalist, Bettina Boxall. Join the panel and learn more about CA’s complex history with water and how addressing its challenges can help us solve water issues around the world.
 
Also on the 16th is the workshop “The Ecology of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).”. The language of ecology and how nature "speaks" can be instructive in how we approach equitable and inclusive practices for diversity and justice-oriented work. From frames of resilience, regeneration, restoration, and reconnection, nature can remind and push us to imagine what healthy "human ecosystems" can be. Moderated by Latino Outdoors Founder José González, this conversation will include naturalist Francis Mendoza, Ohlone Sister Carla Marie Munoz, as well as Leslie Parra and Linnea Hardlund from Save the Redwoods League. 
 
These are just a couple examples of the wealth of programming slated for the 11-day festival. To learn more about the offerings, as well as to purchase passes or tickets, visit WSFF.EVENTIVE.ORG
 
 
 
Some of the marquee films presented at the 19th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival include:
 
Our Mothers’ Land - Across Indonesia, hundreds of rural communities are in conflict with corporations seeking control of their resources. When they push back, they face the wrath of the state. In Our Mothers’ Land, journalist Febriana Firdaus travels to meet women who have risen to lead social movements, facing violence, imprisonment, and judgement from conservative societies as they fight for their rights.
 
The Church Forests of Ethiopia - Over the past century, farming and the needs of a growing population have replaced nearly all of Ethiopia’s old-growth forests with agricultural fields. This film tells the story of the country’s Church Forests–pockets of lush biodiversity that are protected by hundreds of churches “scattered like emerald pearls across the brown sea of farm fields.
 
Current Sea - A compelling testimony to the possibilities of local activism, Current Sea follows investigative journalist, Matt Blomberg, and ocean activist, Paul Ferber, in their dangerous efforts to create a marine conservation area and combat the relentless tide of illegal fishing. Along the way a new generation of Cambodian environmentalists are inspired to create a better life for their people.
 
Entangled - The award-winning, feature-length film Entangled is about how climate change has accelerated a collision between one of the world’s most endangered species, North America’s most valuable fishery, and a federal agency mandated to protect both. The film, by the makers of Lobster War and Sacred Cod, won a Jackson Wild award, known as the Oscars of nature films. It also won Best Conservation Film at the Mystic Film Festival.
 
Overland - Immersed in remote landscapes, we meet an eagle hunter, a hawk whisperer, and a falcon racer, each on a quest to connect to the vanishing wild while practicing an ancient art that is disappearing as a way of life. Overland offers a stunning cinematic journey across four continents that twists and turns like nature itself, bridging ancient to modern, east to west, and earth to sky.
 
 
ABOUT WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
 
One of the nation’s largest environmental and adventure film festivals, the 19th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival combines stellar filmmaking, cinematography, and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire, and ignite solutions to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for generations to come. Festival-goers are treated to a wide variety of award winning films, including those about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy, wildlife, and environmental justice. Happening January 14 – January 24, 2021, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is hosted and produced by the nonprofit organization South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) to raise funds for their year-round conservation work. This flagship festival kicks off a nationwide tour bringing Wild & Scenic films to more than 65,000 people annually.  
 

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hits High Point During Bitter Winter Cold and Snow

1/12/2021

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 Protect Your Family with Inexpensive Detectors  

San Francisco – January 12, 2021 – Carbon monoxide is winter’s "silent killer.” Unintentional carbon monoxide deaths kill more than 400 Americans each year and sicken many others. It’s a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas undetectable to the human senses, so people don’t realize that they are being poisoned. Tragically in 2020, California lost a number of residents from carbon monoxide poison related to faulty wall heaters and other sources of carbon monoxide. Watch the video https://youtu.be/3BT_hDb4uqE.
Products that are typically involved in poisonings include malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters; engine-powered equipment such as portable generators; fireplaces; and charcoal that is burned in homes and other enclosed areas.
Symptoms can be variable, ranging from headache, fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness to loss of consciousness and chest pain. Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen slowly or swiftly depending on circumstances. In an effort to raise public awareness, California Poison Control offers 10 tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:  
1. Have all heating equipment installed properly, and have a home or rental’s heating system inspected by a professional prior to turning the heat on when cold weather begins.
2. Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed in all homes, apartments, mobile homes and workplaces. When a detector goes off, assume that a real danger is present, and get all people and pets out of the structure immediately. Do not re-enter until a heating professional, the gas company or the fire department has declared the area safe. 
3. During home renovations, ensure that appliance vents and chimneys are not blocked by tarps or debris. Make sure appliances are in proper working order when renovations are complete.
4. Do not cover the bottom of natural gas or propane ovens with aluminum foil.
5. Never use fuel-burning camping equipment inside a home, garage, vehicle or tent unless it is specifically designed for use in an enclosed space and provides instructions for safe use in such an area.
6. In climates with snow, make sure that chimneys and vents do not become blocked with snowfall. 
7. Never operate a portable generator or any other gasoline engine-powered tool either in or near an enclosed space such as a garage, house or other building, or outside of an open window.  Keep the generator as far from the house as possible.
8. Do not use charcoal or hibachi grills indoors to cook with or for heat under any circumstances.
9. Do not attempt to heat your home by turning on the oven or clothes dryer and leaving the door open.
10. Never let a car engine run inside a closed space such as a garage. Drive out promptly after starting the car, and turn the car engine off as soon as you drive into an enclosed space. Never have a garage door closed with a running vehicle inside, even for a few seconds.  
About California Poison Control
CPCS (www.calpoison.org is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information regarding poison prevention. In case of an accidental poisoning, consumers should immediately call the nationwide number from any state -1-800-222-1222. Pharmacists, nurses, physician-toxicologists and poison information providers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help. Weekly tips about safety are available by texting TIPS to 20121 for information in English or text PUNTOS to 20121 for Spanish. Follow CPCS on Facebook and on Twitter @poisoninfo. CPCS is part of the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy and is responsible to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority.

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National Coalition Pushes for Investment in Aging Water Infrastructure

1/12/2021

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(January 12, 2021) – A national coalition of more than 200 agricultural organizations and urban and rural water districts urged President-elect Joe Biden and congressional leadership today to address aging Western water infrastructure in any potential infrastructure or economic recovery package.

The coalition includes organizations from 15 states that collectively represent $120 billion in agricultural production, nearly one-third of all agricultural production in the country, and tens of millions of urban and rural water users.

In separate letters to President-elect Biden and congressional leaders, the coalition said existing Western water infrastructure is in desperate need of rehabilitation and improvement. Most of the federal water projects in the West were built more than 50 years ago and were not designed with present and future population demands and climate conditions in mind. Without immediate attention, the coalition said, the Western water system will quickly prove inadequate to meet the needs of urban and rural users and the environment.

The coalition encouraged the federal government to invest in a diversified water management portfolio that enhances water supply and quality for urban and environmental uses while keeping water flowing to Western farms. Specific recommendations include funding for:
  • Water conservation.
  • Water recycling, reuse and desalination projects.
  • New water storage facilities, both surface and groundwater.
  • Watershed management, fish passage and recovery, and habitat restoration.
  • Federal financing mechanisms for water projects.
  • Loans for local districts operating and maintaining federally owned irrigation projects.
  • Water quality improvement for rural communities.


Beyond financial support, the coalition also called on the federal government to ensure the timely construction of water projects by streamlining the regulation and permitting processes. 

“While many think of infrastructure in terms of highways, bridges and other transportation facilities, there is an equally compelling need for federal investment in water infrastructure across the West. Meaningful and timely federal investment in water infrastructure, along with a regulatory system that prioritizes efficiency and completion of projects, is necessary to preserve our farms and strengthen our rural communities in the West,” said Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia.

“Federal investment in water projects will bring widespread benefits to the environment and throughout the American economy, and will provide jobs, both in rural communities throughout the West and in communities across the country where the equipment and materials for the projects would be produced,” California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said.

"Water is the lifeblood of the West. Without reliable and affordable water supplies, every sector of our economy would suffer – from agriculture to manufacturing and high-tech to local community needs. As Congress and President-elect Biden consider an infrastructure stimulus package, it is of paramount importance that maintenance, rehabilitation and development of water infrastructure is a high priority," said Family Farm Alliance Executive Director Dan Keppen.

“A reliable water supply is a frontline defense in the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is also a cornerstone of our nation’s economy and the environment. Investing in water infrastructure will jumpstart the economy with jobs and provide sustained economic activity by allowing farms, industry and communities to grow and thrive,” stated National Water Resources Association Executive Vice President Ian Lyle.

“For the well-being of the people of this country and our nation’s economy, we stand together in calling for our leaders in Washington, D.C., to join us as partners in making the essential investments in our aging water infrastructure across America that are so long overdue,” Association of California Water Agencies Executive Director Dave Eggerton said.

Click here for the letter to President-elect Joe Biden and click here for the letter to congressional leadership.

About Association of California Water Agencies:
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) serves the water industry and the public by promoting local agencies as the most efficient means of providing water service; sharing reliable scientific and technical information; tracking and shaping state and federal water policy; advocating for sound legislation and regulation; and facilitating cooperation and consensus among all interest groups.
For more than a century, ACWA’s mission has been clear: to help members promote the development, management and use of good quality water at the lowest practical cost and in an environmentally responsible manner.

About California Farm Bureau:
The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 32,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 5.5 million Farm Bureau members.

About Family Farm Alliance:
The Family Farm Alliance is a powerful advocate for family farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, and allied industries in 17 Western states. The Alliance is focused on one mission - to ensure the availability of reliable, affordable irrigation water supplies to Western farmers and ranchers.

About National Water Resources Association:
National Water Resources Association advocates federal policies, legislation, and regulations promoting protection, management, development, and beneficial use of water resources. The association is dedicated to achieving sustainable water supply for all beneficial uses in an economical and environmentally responsible manner.

About Western Growers:
Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. Our members and their workers provide over half the nation's fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America's fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S. and in other countries so people have year-round access to nutritious food. For generations, we have provided variety and healthy choices to consumers. Connect with and learn more about Western Growers on our Twitter and Facebook.


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LaMalfa Announces Availability of Second Round of Small Business Coronavirus Aid

1/12/2021

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(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the announcement of the reopening of the PPP Loan Program that was renewed under December’s Coronavirus relief legislation. The Reopened PPP Loan Program appropriates $284.45 billion – available to newly eligible businesses that didn’t get a loan in the first round and eligible businesses that need additional support, or “second draw” loans.
 
Rep, Doug LaMalfa stated, “The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been an impactful and important program that has helped keep our small businesses afloat during the pandemic and ensuing government-mandated lockdowns. Earlier this year, the Small Businesses Administration approved 5 million in PPP loans with an average loan size of $100,000 and saved approximately 51 million jobs across the country. Our North State small businesses now have another  much-needed lifeline  available to help endure both the COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory shutdowns.”
 
Reopened PPP Loan Program Specifics
Eligibility:
  • Newly eligible businesses include housing cooperatives, news organizations, business associations (such as local Chambers of Commerce), and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) recipients.
  • As before, businesses, some nonprofits, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and eligible self-employed individuals are eligible to apply.
  • Second draw loans are available to businesses with less than 300 employees and show at least 25% reduction in any quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter in 2019.
Loan Amount:
  • The maximum loan is generally 2.5 times the average monthly payroll, but companies in food service and accommodation industries are eligible for loans 3.5 times the average monthly payroll.
Forgiveness:
  • Loans can be forgiven when at least 60% of funds are used for payroll, with the other 40% used on mortgage, rent, and utilities.
  • Additional allowances for expenses include costs for personal protection equiptment, any spending not covered by insurance that are related to property damage due to public disturbances occurred in 2020 and backpay to suppliers.
Timeline:
  • Beginning on Monday, January 11, 2021, the Small Businesses Administration (SBA) will open the PPP to small businesses that did not receive first draw PPP and newly eligible entities.
  • Community financial institution lenders will then be able to make second draw loans on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
  • Soon thereafter, all lending institutions will be able to start giving out both first and second draw loans.
 
Please find the application(https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-2483-sd-ppp-second-draw-borrower-application-form), fill it out and take it to your local lender.
 
 
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​CARES Relief for the Arts

1/12/2021

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The California Arts, Culture and Entertainment Industry suffers from one of the highest unemployment rates with one- third of our sector out of work. That is more than 450,000 jobs and an estimated $45B in accumulative economic loss. That’s 30.4% of California’s creative jobs lost due to COVID.(April - July, Brooking’s Institution).  Art venues including museums and theaters across California were the first to close and may be the last to re-open with billions of jobs and revenue losses.  Locally The Yuba Theatre has been closed all of 2020 and Sierra County Arts Council(SCAC) has lost all event income. The Kentucky Mine museum and amphitheater have been closed.  Public art and music events that support local community and business groups across our county have been cancelled.  Local artists and musicians have been unable to practice their art in public and have lost performance income and sales revenue.  
 
The Sierra County Arts Council has been grateful to the California Arts Council and to various Federal Relief programs for support and relief during the COVID crisis.  SCAC has made every effort connect our artists with relief funding sources.  We are pleased to announce that we have awarded grants to arts organizations that serve Sierra County through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  The CARES Act recognizes that the nonprofit arts industry is an important sector of America’s economy. In response to the rapidly evolving situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the National Endowment for the Arts awarded 40 percent of its CARES appropriation directly to state and regional arts agencies. The National Endowment for the Arts is directing these funds to support arts organizations and their employees to endure the economic hardships caused by the forced closure of their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was received and administrated by the California Arts Council(CAC).
 
As a state agency, the CAC, voted in a public meeting to direct this funding to the State Local-Partners (SLPs) for regranting on the county level. In alignment with the CAC’s public mission and commitment to racial equity, and in response to public health data and state leadership practices, funds were designated to support local arts and cultural organizations serving communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
 
As State-Local Partner(SLP) with the CAC, Sierra County Arts Council in partnership with Nevada County Arts Council is pleased to announce that we have awarded CARES Relief grants to the following organizations. 
  1. Musica Sierra will receive $4,200 to fund eight BIPOC musicians as part of its existing Digital Stage Series. These artists will work with Musica Sierra to develop videos that highlight BIPOC artists in a month-long event in the first half of 2021. These BIPOC(black, indigenous, people of color) artists will be brought together to help create a series of performances and presentations that will explore the unique perspective of artists of color.
  2. Sierra Native American Culture Group will receive $4,200 to support indigenous artists, events, workshops, and programs in Sierra County, as an essential resource and meeting space for Sierra County’s Tribal peoples so that they may continue their important culture work and bring programming and events to citizens and visitors to Sierra County.
  3. California Heritage Indigenous Research Project will receive $4,200 in a combination of general operating support and continued function of its "Nisenan Visibility Project". This would include three educational events sharing Nisenan history in collaboration with the Sierra County Historical Society.

We would like to give a big thank you to our partner, Eliza Tudor of Nevada County Arts Council. Her assistance was invaluable in helping Sierra County arts organizations to receive this vital funding.
 
In breaking news, Governor Newsom is proposing $4.5 Billion for Equitable Recovery for California’s Businesses and Jobs in the 2021 Budget.  The budget dedicates $25 million for a small cultural institution grant program for museums and theaters, and a $15 million to the California Arts Council (CAC), for a statewide pilot program - California Creative Corps - which will fuel positivity, regain public trust, and inspire safe and healthy behavior across California’s diverse populations through media, outreach, and an engagement campaign. 
The SCAC will continue in its efforts to support arts organizations and artists across Sierra County during these unprecedented times of hardship.  Please check out the Artists Relief page on our website: www.sierracountyartscouncil.org  or email Executive Director, B.J. Jordan at bj@sierracountyartscouncil.org for questions and assistance.  Stay well and we look forward to dancing in the streets again someday.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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COVID VACCINE - ID with a Sierra County address

1/11/2021

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Sierra County Residents and Employees,
Due to word getting out “go to Sierra County they’ll vaccinate you”  we will be requiring an ID with a Sierra County address before receiving a vaccine from our very limited number of doses provided to Sierra County Public Health.  This is the case at both closed POD (Points of Dispensing) locations in Downieville and Loyalton moving forward.
 
The only exception would be somebody who works in county, and has high exposure at their work, even though they live out of county.
 
Important Notes:
 
  • Many people will be able to get vaccinated at their Health Care Provider or a chain pharmacy before Sierra County will be able to schedule you for an appointment. This is simply due to the small amounts of vaccine currently allocated to Sierra County.   
 
  • If you have been put on the Sierra County Public Health waiting list to be contacted, it may take several months to be contacted and scheduled.  Calling and emailing will not speed up the process.
 
  • Employers are asked to poll their employees and provide the attached completed sheet to Sierra County Public Healthcovid19@sierracounty.ca.gov
 
The COVID Vaccine section of the County website is being up-dated as new information and forms are available:http://sierracounty.ca.gov/616/About-Vaccine-for-COVID-19

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Please, Stop the Violence

1/11/2021

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Dr. Glenn Mollette
 
Acts of violence against a marriage partner have never saved a marriage. Violent acts toward family members have never made a family happier. Typically, they create emotional and sometimes physical wounds that are never forgotten. Too many families have suffered because someone in the family became violent. 
 
Violence in our communities and towns always results in pain, division and sometimes even loss of life. Violence typically brings the wrong people together to do bad things. No community, city or state needs this. 
 
In times of war or enemy aggression against our United States, violence has been necessary. Acts of war have never been pleasant.  They result in the loss of life and horrific debilitation of so many people physically and mentally. Most Americans do not want to be at war with anyone.
 
In years past, we have had to protect our country against those who sought to harm us. The Second Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms and protect ourselves. We are grateful for our military but we pray for peace.  None of us want our family members actively involved in combat if it can be avoided. 
 
Violence like we saw last week at the United States Capitol was criminal. It helped no one. It solved nothing. Everyone who traveled to hear President Trump speak should have bought a nice dinner in D.C.  and then traveled back to their families. Unlawfully entering the Capitol was wrong and was carried out in a violent criminal way. People were killed. Offices were torn apart and doors broken down. Staffers were terrified for their lives. This should never have happened. Many of these criminals will eventually be arrested and spend time in jail. 
 
This act of criminal stupidity did nothing to advance or help President Trump. If they had stopped in front of the Capitol and given speeches, yelled, screamed, waved their signs throughout the day and then gone home the results would have been better. Terrorism never produces positive results. Destruction of the property of others and the terrorism of people are savage and criminal.
 
This same kind of unnecessary violence was seen in many of our cities last summer. I traveled to Cleveland, Ohio after a march had taken place and saw the results of acts of violence. I saw almost all of downtown Cleveland boarded up. Businesses were closed. Hotels were closed. Very few restaurants were open. For weeks my family was afraid to stop in downtown Louisville because of the protests and disruption occurring in the city. 
 
In the United States of America, individuals, groups and organizations have the absolute right to march, protest and exercise their free speech. However, the destruction of buildings and businesses are acts of violence and are criminal. The people who shut down sections of cities throughout our country should be arrested for their behavior. An acquaintance, who lived outside Seattle for many years, was terrified to travel back to that city last year. 
Violence against Democrats or Republicans will not bring this country back together. Invasion and violence against the Capitol solved nothing but ruined some lives. Violence will not change the results of the election. Joe Biden will be the President of the United States for the next four years. 
 
March, protest, yell, scream and financially support organizations who promote your point of view. But please, put your guns, pipe bombs and hatred away. 



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​Flowers, Candy, And A Mask; Will The Vaccine Be Your Valentine?

1/11/2021

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For all its woes, 2020 did at least give the United States a normal Valentine’s Day.
It’s 2021 that may cause troubles for Cupid and his quiver of arrows. 
Slowly but surely, Americans are being vaccinated for COVID-19, but the vaccination’s timeline doesn’t look that good for Feb. 14, when intimate dinners at fancy restaurants are usually the norm.
“We've been social distancing and staying at home so much that this Valentine's Day may feel more like any other day than it ever has before,” says Acamea Deadwiler(www.Acameadeadwiler.com), author of Single That: Dispelling the Top 10 Myths of the Single Woman.
At this time a year ago, the pandemic’s impact on the United States was still relatively muted, so donning masks and avoiding crowds wasn’t yet de rigueur. Valentine’s Day played out under normal circumstances, with couples making dinner reservations, exchanging cards, and enjoying romantic time together.
Singles, too, had a normal Valentine’s Day in 2020, which for some meant feeling left out as the holiday played out all around them, Deadwiler says.
“Although Valentine’s Day could feel like any other day this year, singles still may wish they had someone for a more intimate celebration, like candlelit dinner at home or a local hotel staycation,” Deadwiler says.
“Feeling forced to spend the day alone is different from choosing to be alone. Sometimes you at least want the option to go out and meet someone new or enjoy a Valentine’s Day event that’s especially for singles.”
Deadwiler has a few tips for those singles as Valentine’s Day approaches:
  • Treat yourself to something. Buy chocolates and a teddy bear for yourself. Or you could go bigger and buy a pair of shoes you've been eyeing. “Even better, spend the day getting pampered at a spa if there's one open near you, masked up, of course,” Deadwiler says. “Be your own Valentine and engage in an abundance of self-love.”
  • Know that you may not be missing out on all that much. Being single may feel less noticeable this Valentine’s Day because there wouldn't be much to do even if you were coupled up, Deadwiler says. “Love fests will be more intimate and contained,” she says. “So, you won't be missing out on any big celebrations or events commemorating the occasion. Plus, most restaurants aren't able to operate at full capacity. Even the basic Valentine's Day outings like dinner may be limited.”
  • Be aware of the potential effects of “lockdown loneliness.” After nearly a year of limited social activities, plenty of singles may be inclined to throw caution (and discretion) about relationships to the winds, Deadwiler says. “If you’re already tempted to get serious with someone just to have a partner around, Valentine’s Day will likely magnify that feeling,” she says. “It will increase the self-imposed pressure to lock someone down because now you have a deadline. To beat the clock, you may be tempted to rush things or even reach out to an ex just to have someone occupying that space.” Deadwiler says that could prove to be a bad idea because once Valentine’s Day passes – and certainly once the post-pandemic world opens up – you may have trouble remembering why you felt the need to be with that person.
“Couples and singles both may need to make alternative plans this Valentine’s Day,” Deadwiler says. “But that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad day. Just a different one.”
 
About Acamea Deadwiler
 
Acamea Deadwiler (www.Acameadeadwiler.com) is the author of Single That: Dispelling the Top 10 Myths of the Single Woman. She is an accomplished writer and freelance journalist who has appeared on the FOX television network talk show, MORE. Deadwiler was designated as a Top 100 Contributor on Yahoo! with more than 1 million page views, and she has held Top Writer status in both love and feminism for Medium. She is also an event speaker who covers overcoming hardships, love and relationships. Deadwiler is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a background in communications.
 
 
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January 10th, 2021

1/10/2021

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 PRELIMINARY AUTOMATIC EARTHQUAKE REPORT
 Location and Magnitude subject to change following Review

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  Magnitude: 2.56
  Event Time: 06:20 PM (PST) Sunday January 10, 2021
  Location:  39.4003 N  -120.1818 W  Depth:17.49 (km) #Phs: 21
  UTC - Event Time: 02:20 (011) Monday January 11, 2021 (UTC)

         9 km N of Truckee, CA
        11 km NE of Donner_Lake, CA
        12 km ESE of Independence_Lake, CA
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Online Tool Connects Residents in High Risk Areas with a Pathway to Home Insurance -  RCRC

1/10/2021

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As a result of the work of the California Tree Mortality Task Force, in 2018, the California Insurance Commissioner issued a report containing recommendations to address homeowners’ insurance cancellations and non-renewals in tree mortality and other high fire risk areas. The report identified Yapacopia, a public benefit corporation, as the provider of a free online service connecting homeowners in high risk areas—even those who have been denied previously— with insurers, insurance agents, and brokers. The MatchUP Insurance Finder connects county residents with insurance providers quickly. A unique webpage has been created for each county, providing information, links, and useful tools. In addition, Yapacopia will provide a webinar for any county to discuss wildfire preparation and recovery, and insurance issues. More information about Yapacopia and the MatchUP Insurance Finder is available here.
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