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Sheriff Moon formally promotes new operations captain

On the morning of Oct. 10, Sheriff Shannan Moon formally promoted Russell “Rusty” Greene from lieutenant to operations captain as part of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Swearing in and ...

Nevada County authorities detail rescue, recovery after deadly Sierra avalanche

"It's important to know this is an ongoing incident," Sheriff Shannan Moon said in announcing that nine from backcountry party were presumed dead.

8 dead in Tahoe avalanche; victims include moms of Sugar Bowl youth team skiers

Eight people were confirmed dead and one remained missing after a massive avalanche struck a guided backcountry ski group in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, authorities said Wednesday.

Tahoe avalanche: Rescuers faced ‘horrific conditions' to get to site

California officials said rescuers took risks and faced "extreme weather conditions" as they raced to find survivors of the deadly avalanche near Castle Peak.
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Police reveal horrific death toll after 'football field-sized' avalanche strikes California

Rescue teams searching California's Lake Tahoe backcountry have recovered eight bodies following Tuesday's avalanche in the ...

See Nevada County Sheriff speak about fatal avalanche

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon speaks on Feb. 18, 2026, about the fatal avalanche that killed eight and left a ninth person missing. Photo: HANNAH RUHOFF ...