Sierra History



Sierra Fire Season Has Begun

I've been a volunteer at my local fire department since the mid-90s. I was very active for about 7 years and now find myself on

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Environmental Results of the Gold Rush: KGO-TV Story

KGO-TV Reporter Laura Anthony produced a 2-part series on mining history and toxic legacy. Among those interviewed are The Sierra Fund Executive Director Elizabeth Martin,

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Producer's Journal: Conversation between a city planner and a radio documentary producer

I received an extensive email from a city planner who'd listened to Saving The Sierra's documentary. He took the time to communicate his points of

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Attilio Genasci, 1909-2008

We received news today of the passing of Attilio Genasci. He died peacefully at his home, in the company of his family. Genasci was a

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Public invited to learn local Indian history at community forum

Local Maidu tribal members and supporters offer the public an opportunity to learn about historical experiences of local Indians and how to get involved with

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Martis land in public hands

David Bunker of the Sierra Sun writes about the acquisition of Waddle Ranch as public land and its preservation as open space. The verdant meadows

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Land Transfers To Maidu For Monument In Downtown Nevada City On October 5

A rare Title Transfer Ceremony will give prime, visible real property back to local Maidu people. The parcel in downtown Nevada City, at Broad and

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Wildfire Dangers Amid Sierra Sprawl

The Sierra Nevada Alliance released the results of two years of research documenting that sprawling patterns of growth in the Sierra are more expensive and

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Tribal Members Invite Community To Honor Indigenous History, Culture

Don't miss an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate Indian culture of the northern Sierra. Indigenous Peoples Days, set in and around Nevada City, California takes place

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City of Rocklin approves Clover Valley development

After a decade of controversy, the Rocklin City Council voted late Tuesday to let developers build homes on one of the city's last natural open

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