The Trinity Journal

07/29/2026

Any night owls out there? The Trinity Journal is looking for a driver to pick up Wednesday's paper on the coast and deliver it back to Weaverville. Must be in Samoa by 2:30 a.m. ready to help load. Unload at the Weaverville Post Office at 6 a.m. Contact Wayne at the Journal (530-623-2055) if you're interested.

07/29/2026

California Assemblymember Chris Rogers will be hosting a legislative update town hall meeting today, July 29, at the Trinity County Library, 351 Main St., Weaverville.

Rogers will be open for questions after the update. Arrive by 3 p.m.

Bailey fire kept small

07/29/2026

In this week’s Trinity Journal: Concerns raised over habitat destruction and the line between fuels reduction projects and commercial logging; Overturned cement truck blocks Hayfork summit pass for hours; T-Mobile cell tower passes airport commission review, moves on to Planning Commission; “The landslide that changed a school district” a special historical article from the retired Superintendent of Schools; Cannabis cultivation appeal sent back; Supervisors settle jail death lawsuit, contract for DA assistance; and in sports: Weaverville Wave swim team places fourth of 26 in north section championship
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/27/2026

A traffic incident earlier today, July 27, has prompted the closure of Highway 3 between Hayfork and Douglas City.

07/22/2026

In this week’s Trinity Journal: Hayfork “compound” getting cleaned up, beginning estimates suggest it will take 80 semi-truck trailers to completely clear out; Cell tower proposed in Lowden Park; New laws aim to help educate about heat illness in school kids; Weaverville Chamber of Commerce preparing community surveys, report success with Fourth of July fireworks; County looking to spotlight woman owned businesses, nominate your favorite by Oct. 31; more results, pictures and winners from the county fair; and in sports: Weaverville Waves swim team win championship at home
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/15/2026

In this week’s Trinity Journal: County Fair logging show, jr. rodeo and destruction derby all see large crowds, check out several pages of photos in this week's paper with other events online; Nearly 100 seats open countywide for special districts and school districts; Zoning Code schedule set after being decoupled from General Plan; General Plan EIR released and open for public comment; County reopens comments on Weaverville Main Street tree choice; First Hawaiian Inc. acquire Tri Counties Bank parent company, but no changes expected and Redding Rancheria awards $125,000 to Trinity County nonprofits
All this and more at trinityjournal.com

07/08/2026

In this week’s Trinity Journal: Fourth of July was a blast in Weaverville, Trinity County Fair kicks off tonight in Hayfork, get your last minute schedules and recap all the Independence Day pictures; In election news: Final counts from June released locally and read about upcoming ballot measures in November; Healthcare district back to business as usual after public outrage back in February; Cali Jay’s in Hayfork to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants — stop by while you visit the fair; and Highway 299 Coffee Co. opening with early hours for early workers in Weaverville.
And did you know: Lately the sheriff’s dispatch reports have been running longer than there is space for in the print edition. Read a fuller version of the Sheriff’s Report every week, check out stories filled with more pictures, video content and more online at trinityjournal.com

07/05/2026

The first ever Weaverville Lions Power Wheels Destruction Derby

07/01/2026

In this week’s Trinity Journal: Last chance to pick up a Fourth of July schedule and first chance to read about this year’s parade grand marshals; next week kicks off the Trinity County Fair, get your Trinity Journal Fair Guide covering all the fair ins and outs; Grandfather remembered by Carnegie Medal winner; Weaverville Historic Car Show lines the golf course, Shasta-Trinity National Forests institutes fire restrictions, violations punishable up to $5,000; Trinity Pride Day fills art meadow; and in sports news: Chloe Albeiz (Trinity High class of 2024) distinguished as California Community College athlete of the year and Levi Cavalli (Hayfork High class of 2026) was named MVP in the annual Lions NorCal All-Star football game.
All this and more at trinityjournal.com