The Trinity Journal

08/06/2025

Update: The explosive device in question was exploded and rendered inert by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office Bomb Team just after 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Despite a ReadyTrinity alert affecting several large zones in Weaverville, deputies on scene say there is no risk to safety as long as people steer clear of the Mill Street trailhead, and they have placed caution tape around the area and formed a perimeter.

Trinity County Sheriff’s Department is at the Mill Street Trailhead of the Weaver Basin Trail where a suspected explosive device was located this morning, Aug. 6.

08/06/2025

In this week’s Trinity Journal: See all the thrills ‘n spills from the Ruth youth rodeo; County budget draft expected next month, find out what’s known so far; U.S. Forest Service responded to 22 wildfires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest during last month’s lightning storms; Golden State Connect Authority clears CEQA for 86 miles of fiber optics in Weaverville, Lewiston, Douglas City and Junction City; Gov. Newsom issues proclamation to assist in recovery after heavy, “atmospheric river” rains in January and February; Schools starting as early as next week; and get your form to enter the countywide yard sale Sept. 12-14 in this week's issue: deadline to enter Aug. 28
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/31/2025

07/30/2025

UPDATE: A tsunami evacuation on the coast where The Trinity Journal is printed has caused delays in newspaper deliveries. Papers are expected to arrive tomorrow morning. In the meantime, go to trinityjournal.com if you can't wait for this week's news.

In this week’s Trinity Journal: More about wolves! Learn about their back-and-forth shifting status on the list of endangered and threatened species, how to properly report wolf sightings and how to identify a wolf compared to a coyote or a dog; Secure Rural Schools back in congress, passes Senate unanimously; Iron found in Hayfork water raises more health concerns; Direct to consumer cannabis sales bill, the SHIP Act, reintroduced to state congress; Blight ordinance discussion requested; and get updates from the most recent Fire Safe Council meeting and their nominations for the 2025 Fire Safe Trinity Award.
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/23/2025

In this week’s Trinity Journal: Wolf sightings on the rise in neighboring counties, none so far reported and confirmed in Trinity; Waterworks District in Hayfork offering credits for people to flush their pipes amid ongoing concerns; Food bank hit hard with funding cuts; Housing Element adopted as General Plan Update continues toward completion; “Air curtain burner” purchased by county for fire prevention efforts; and read about the planned “Great Redwood Trail” connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail and heading through Southern Trinity.
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/16/2025

In this week’s Trinity Journal: The Trinity County Fair was another blistering success with temperatures, and crowds, up in the hundreds all weekend, check out the pictures, highlights and contest winners inside; ReadyTrinity has been updated, doublecheck to make sure all important contact information is ready in case of emergency; “Ambiguous” cannabis definitions argued at Planning Commission over four hours in recent meetings for no changes to be made; Yearly rainfall total comes in above average; and learn how to conserve habitat for quail while clearing brush for fire safety
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/13/2025

Stay safe out there.

Hot temperatures between 100 and 110 across the interior continues today and Monday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat warnings remain in effect through Monday. Some relief to the heat is possible by Tuesday or Wednesday.

07/13/2025

The High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby is underway at the Trinity County Fairgrounds

07/12/2025

The Wold Carnival opens at 2 p.m. today at the Trinity County Fairgrounds, and tonight the High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby

07/12/2025

Bullseye! The Trinity County Fair's first main event is underway, the Trinity Timber Sports Logging Show which saw its first bullseye in the ax throwing event by George Harrison. Come tomorrow for the High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby, and Sunday for the Bigfoot Enduro Race

07/09/2025

In this week’s Trinity Journal: Double special sections this week with the annual Recreation & Visitors Guide and the Trinity County Fair Guide. Fairgrounds open tonight for pre-fair events, and catch up with pictures and contest results from the parade, rodeo and all the happenings over the Fourth of July weekend! The news: Trinity Hospital looking OK, far too soon to tell what Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could mean for its funding; Firefighting efforts continue over Independence Day weekend;; Summer lightning storm sees power lost to more than 1,700 customers and dozens of smoke check calls; Deer tags nearly sold out for upcoming hunting season; and comment period open for 2025 Safe Drinking Water Plan
All this and more at trinityjournal.com