Floriston News

Monday: Snow. High near 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

The new Floriston Bridge, which spans the Truckee River and provides access to the Eastern Nevada County town, stands as an example of excellence in public works A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Floriston Bridge was held to honor those responsible for efficient completion of a project originally scheduled for summer 2007.

Oct. 15 At 11:20 a.m. on Alder Drive police responded to a vehicle accident and found the driver to allegedly be impaired through a combination of drugs and alcohol.

A Reno woman was found safe and sound at a friend's home in Tahoe City after she was reported missing on Interstate 80 near Floriston early Tuesday.

Amy Edgett/sierra Sun CalFire and U.S. Forest Service crews prepare for a two-and-a-half hour hike up treacherous terrain to fight the Floriston Fire at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Tribune/ Debra Reid - Striking Teamster Union members slowed down but didn't stop "scab" or non-union concrete truck drivers as the drivers crossed their picket line Sunday night at the Granite concrete plant in Sparks.

Striking truckers have set up picket lines in Sparks in a bid to slow deliveries to an Interstate 80 project site in Floriston, Calif.

As promised, the California Department of Transportation has started construction work on Interstate 80 between Nevada County and the Nevada state line.