Alpine County, CA · Daily edition

Alpine County news for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Transportation · Tuolumne County

Three Sierra Mountain Passes Closing Wednesday at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Caltrans and the National Park Service announced Tuesday afternoon that Sonora Pass on Highway 108 and Ebbetts Pass on Highway 4 will close at 8 a.m. Wednesday, while Tioga Road and Tioga Pass on Highway 120 in Yosemite National Park will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday due to forecast snow and mixed precipitation. Reopening times were not scheduled, though both agencies emphasized the closures are temporary.

Source: Union Democrat Read the full story ↗

Local Politics

Washoe Tribe Chairman Smokey Wins Third Term in Saturday Election

Serrell Smokey won a third term as Washoe Tribe Chairman on Saturday, receiving 182 votes against Lydell Wyatt's 66 and R. Neil Mortimer's 51. Of roughly 1,200 eligible tribal voters, 436 cast ballots in the election. Community council seats were also filled for Dresslerville, Carson, Reno-Sparks, Stewart, Woodfords (Alpine County), and off-reservation communities. Results are preliminary pending confirmation by the Elections Board.

Source: Sierra Sun Read the full story ↗