There have been 24 earthquakes on the Sheldon Refuge, east of Fort Bidwell, in the last ten days. The majority of them are micro quakes, and can’t be felt by residents in the area. – from Jean Bilodeaux
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Get Jokerfied with The People’s Joker Director Vera Drew Interview; Now Playing at the Nuart Theatre
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BLM approves 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse Removal
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