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Daniel Pargee Named New Plumas County Administrative Officer Bringing Local Insight and Global Experience

Daniel Pargee, currently chief operating officer for LAFAZA, will become Plumas County’s new administrative officer. The... Read More.

Traffic Control Scheduled on Beckwourth Calpine Road for Paving Overlay May 11th to 15th

Traffic control will be in place on Beckwourth Calpine Road from Dyson Lane to the... Read More.

Plumas Bank Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Promotions and New Senior Hires

Plumas Bank recently announced several leadership promotions and welcomed two new senior team members. Staff... Read More.

Improve Wildfire Safety in One Hour with Simple Home Preparedness Steps

You can improve your wildfire preparedness in just one hour. Taking simple steps now helps... Read More.

Hamilton Branch Prescribed Burn

CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit will be conducting a timber understory prescribed burn in Plumas... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision on State Route 70 Near Vinton

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., the CHP dispatch center received reports of... Read More.

State Headlines

Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Patient Personal Information In Email

On April 9, 2025, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) sent notification letters to approximately... Read More.

Mountain Lion Safely Relocated from Urban Escondido to Cleveland National Forest

CDFW staff responded Monday to reports of a mountain lion sheltering under a vehicle in... Read More.

Rep. Kiley Secures Key Funding in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Congressman Kevin Kiley (I-CA) secured more than $4.5 million for key projects across California’s Third... Read More.

Wildfire Preparedness Week is the Time to Take Action

Sacramento, CA - As California faces a drier‑than‑normal winter and elevated early‑season wildfire risk, Wildfire... Read More.

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Upcoming Events

Now - May 17
May 9-17, the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival in Quincy and locations throughout Plumas County. Hosted by Bear Creek Frames, this week-long event invites artists of all skill levels to paint outdoors and capture the landscapes of the Lost Sierra
May 13 | Susanville Performing Arts Center
Join Edgar Loundermilk,,songwriter of the year nominee, with special guest Olivia Vega.
May 15 | Shaffer Elementary School
May 16 | Diamond Mountain Golf Course
arm Bureau Classic Golf Tournament is a fund raiser for youth scholarships, 4-H, FFA. This will be at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course with lunch included. Sign up at the clubhouse or [email protected] or call 530-310-349

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Notice to Contractors

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has an upcoming competitive bidding opportunity for a public works project titled 2CA07934 – Grasshopper Fire Station Paving Services located in Susanville, California. This project has an estimated start date of July/August 2026, and the scope of work involves performing replacing the existing pavement at CAL FIRE’s Grasshopper Fire Station.

The Prime Contractor must possess a valid C12-Earthwork and Paving Contractor OR an A-General Engineering Contractor license issued by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB). The Prime Bidder must attend the mandatory pre-bid inspection on June 02, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the CAL FIRE Grasshopper Fire Station, 515-350 Highway 139, Susanville, CA 96130. Bids are being accepted for this competitive bidding opportunity until June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. For more information about this solicitation opportunity, please visit https://caleprocure.ca.gov. To locate the solicitation, enter the solicitation number “2CA07934” in the “Event ID” field.