Sierra Booster

Sixty years ago, on October 21, 1949, Hal Wright, known as the “Flying Paperboy,” launched the first edition of the Sierra Booster. This newspaper was set to be released every two weeks in Loyalton, California, until further notice. Hal lived to be 96 years old and passed away in June 2000. Today, the Sierra Booster is still going strong, now run by Hal's younger daughter, Janice Buck, in the same Loyalton office where it all began.

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Ranchers grapple with growing wolf numbers, losses

6 days ago | sierrabooster.com | Ching Lee

BEY01F, a female born in the 2023 litter of the Beyem Seyo pack after being released close to where she was captured with a new collar, January 2025. Photo:Axel Hunnicutt/CDFWBy Ching LeeWith California wolf populations expanding and attacks on livestock on the rise, the state announced this month a new phase of managing the protected species, saying it will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators.
Medicare fraud should be next in line for DOGE

3 weeks ago | sierrabooster.com | Sally Pipes

By Sally C. PipesThe Department of Government Efficiency's crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse is off to a fast start. But as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That's because it hasn't yet addressed the fraud crippling one of the federal government's largest programs: Medicare. In fiscal year 2023 alone, "improper payments" in Medicare eclipsed $50 billion.
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3 weeks ago | sierrabooster.com | Bryan Golden

By Bryan Golden How much you accomplish in life is influenced by what you expect to accomplish. Those with low expectations have a low threshold for what they will be satisfied with. For them mediocrity or less, is good enough. People with high expectations have a standard of excellence for themselves and what they want to achieve. They push themselves to accomplish challenging goals. They set the bar higher than may be comfortable.
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1 month ago | sierrabooster.com | Christine Souza

March 25, 2025California Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Esmerelda Soria, D-Fresno, left, and chief committee consultant Victor Francovich, right, meet with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass and Farm Bureau Board Member Jay Mahil and Mahil’s son Muntej Mahil.
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1 month ago | sierrabooster.com | Christine Souza

By Christine SouzaFacing an inconsistent supply of employees, higher costs and growing pressure due to market instability, a grower-processor in Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley has turned to technology to boost efficiency and stay competitive in the challenging produce industry. Tim Chiala, chief operations officer of Morgan Hill-based George Chiala Farms Inc., has invested in more technology at his family-run farming and food-processing company.
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2 months ago | sierrabooster.com | Bryan Golden

By Bryan Golden Persistence is the foundation of success. Although there are many ways to describe success, there is only one definition of failure – giving up. Whatever your meaning of success, you will only achieve it through persistence.“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
No kid should be priced out of playing sports

Jan 21, 2025 | sierrabooster.com | Hanna Skandera

By Hanna SkanderaParticipating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience -- or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
New Year marks start of new laws and regulations

Jan 6, 2025 | sierrabooster.com | Caleb Hampton

December 31, 2024By Caleb HamptonThe start of another year has brought with it new laws and regulations that affect agricultural production in California. As of Jan. 1, new policies related to water, air quality, endangered species and other issues that impact farmers have taken effect. This year, agricultural employers must comply with a slew of new state labor laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal officials weigh ESA listing for monarch butterfly - Ag Alert

Oct 24, 2024 | sierrabooster.com | Christine Souza

By Christine SouzaThe iconic monarch butterfly—famed for its vibrant orange and black wings—makes its annual stop along California’s Central Coast this month to overwinter. This journey is part of a multigeneration migration that spans North America, with monarchs traveling as far as Mexico and Canada. But their numbers have dwindled. Chip Taylor, founding director of Monarch Watch, said monarch butterflies are affected by hot weather.
Have an Exit Strategy: How to Create a Home Fire Escape Plan

Oct 8, 2024 | sierrabooster.com | Daniel Anderson

A home fire can turn dangerous in a matter of moments. Having a home escape plan can be a critical part of escaping safely. Here are some steps for creating your own. By Daniel Anderson, Cy-Fair Fire Department According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a typical home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to safely escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds. In those moments, confusion and panic can set in. That’s where an escape plan comes in.