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Update on Missing Person Brian Anderson Found Family Expresses Gratitude and Grief

Sunday, April 26

Heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family for the loss of their loved one. Update below from the daughter, Katie Anderson. UPDATE: We were able to locate my father. My family and I will need time to process this tragic loss. I cannot express my gratitude for... Read More.

Portola City Council Faces Vacancy After Councilmember Resigns Due to Medical Reasons

Thursday, April 23

Mayor Bill Powers opened the Portola City Council meeting on April 8 with the announcement that Councilmember Pat Morton had resigned, effective immediately, due to medical reasons. Morton had been absent from the previous council session. City Attorney Steve Gross, participating remotely, outlined the process... Read More.

Janesville Firefighters Contain House Fire Preventing Spread with Mutual Aid Support

Wednesday, April 22

Janesville Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire at 6:56 pm on April 21,2026 on Davina Drive in Janesville, California. When the units arrived on scene, there was heavy smoke showing with a fully involved structure on fire. Multiple units gave mutual... Read More.

Plumas County Board of Supervisors Approves Multi-Year Law Enforcement Contract with City of Portola

Tuesday, April 21

On April 14, the Plumas County Board of Supervisors swiftly approved a contract between the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Portola to provide law enforcement services through June 30, 2028. Sheriff Chad Hermann proposed replacing the previous one-year contract with a three-year... Read More.

Norberto Andrade Cardenas Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse in Lassen County Case

Friday, April 17

***GUILTY VERDICT*** NORBERTO ANDRADE CARDENAS, 60, Milford, was convicted Friday, April 17, 2026, by jury trial of one count of violating Penal Code section 288(a) [lewd and lascivious acts on a child under the age of 14], and two counts of violating Penal Code section... Read More.

Plumas Sierra County Honors John Steffanic for 17 Years of Dedicated Fair Leadership

Friday, April 17

John Steffanic retired after 17 years as director of the Plumas-Sierra County Fair and county fair manager, receiving heartfelt recognition from the Plumas County Board of Supervisors on April 14. The supervisors honored him with a resolution and a plaque, commending his steady leadership,... Read More.

Fatal Single Vehicle Crash on State Route 36 Near Susanville Under Investigation

Thursday, April 16

On April 14, 2026, at approximately 9:18 a.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a serious vehicle crash on State Route 36 near Hillcrest Road in Susanville. Upon arrival, officers found a single vehicle involved in a major collision. Investigation revealed that the driver,... Read More.

Surprise Valley Electrification Plans to Acquire PacifiCorp Lakeview Service Area Enhancing Rural Electric Service

Wednesday, April 15

Surprise Valley Electrification Corp. (Surprise Valley) has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire PacifiCorp’s Lakeview service area. If finalized, Surprise Valley will acquire the right to serve the Town of Lakeview, along with the equipment used to distribute energy to those customers. Surprise Valley... Read More.

LMUD Supports AB 1945 to Introduce Voluntary Electricity Prepay Options for Customers

Tuesday, April 14

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) General Manager Nick Dominguez is set to testify before the California Assembly Local Government Committee in support of Assembly Bill 1945 (AB 1945). This bill aims to authorize publicly owned utility districts, like LMUD, to offer customers the option... Read More.

Plumas County Blue Star Moms Receive Heart of the Community Award for Military Family Support

Monday, April 13

The Office of Assemblymember Heather Hadwick reports that Plumas County’s Feather River Blue Star Moms group was awarded its Heart of the Community Award for the month of March. Hadwick said she is proud to recognize individuals, businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the 1st Assembly... Read More.

Featured News

Update on Missing Person Brian Anderson Found Family Expresses Gratitude and Grief

Portola City Council Faces Vacancy After Councilmember Resigns Due to Medical Reasons

Janesville Firefighters Contain House Fire Preventing Spread with Mutual Aid Support

Plumas County Board of Supervisors Approves Multi-Year Law Enforcement Contract with City of Portola

Norberto Andrade Cardenas Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse in Lassen County Case

Plumas Sierra County Honors John Steffanic for 17 Years of Dedicated Fair Leadership

Fatal Single Vehicle Crash on State Route 36 Near Susanville Under Investigation

Surprise Valley Electrification Plans to Acquire PacifiCorp Lakeview Service Area Enhancing Rural Electric Service

LMUD Supports AB 1945 to Introduce Voluntary Electricity Prepay Options for Customers

Plumas County Blue Star Moms Receive Heart of the Community Award for Military Family Support

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