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Residents Near Quincy Warned After Burn Pile Explosion

Tuesday, November 25

A loud explosion near River Ranch RV Park startled Quincy area residents Saturday evening, Nov. 22. The blast, caused by gasoline vapors igniting during an attempt to light a burn pile, echoed through the mountains and was heard as far as East Quincy. No... Read More.

Plumas County Proposes 1 Percent Sales Tax to Close Budget Deficit

Monday, November 24

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has proposed a 1% countywide sales tax as a way to resolve a persistent gap between county spending and revenues. Wasting no time at their Nov. 18 meeting, the supervisors directed County Counsel Joshua Brechtel to prepare the documents... Read More.

Alturas Police Chief contract Terminated

Sunday, November 23

The Alturas Police Department is undergoing a significant leadership change that took effect November 17, 2025, following the termination of Police Chief Marc Muller’s contract with the City of Alturas. According to minutes from a November 13, 2025 Special Meeting of the Alturas City Council,... Read More.

Susanville Police K9 Program Receives 5000 Grant for Training from National Police Dog Foundation

Friday, November 21

Susanville Police Officers Assocation announcement, “We are honored to announce the K9 Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Police Dog Foundation that will go directly toward covering the cost of required training for our K9 Unit. “We are grateful to have... Read More.

Sierra Institutes Mosaic Timber Launches California First Cross Laminated Timber Facility

Thursday, November 20

Sierra Institute’s Mosaic Timber LLC, took a BIG step as 12 trucks arrived in Crescent Mills, CA with a specialized XE press, planer, and other Cross Laminated Timber manufacturing equipment. With this equipment, Mosaic Timber LLC will be California’s first Cross Laminated Timber facility. Within... Read More.

Planned Pile Burning in Plumas National Forest May Cause Temporary Smoke and Traffic Impacts

Wednesday, November 19

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning operations at four locations tomorrow totaling approximately 53 acres, conditions permitting. Three of the locations are along or near La Porte Road. Approximately 35 acres of large machine piles are... Read More.

Plumas County Search and Rescue Locates Stranded Motorist with Medical Issues on Remote Road

Tuesday, November 18

Monday, November 17th, Plumas County Search and Rescue (PCSAR) was notified by the Sheriff’s Office of a second-hand report involving an individual experiencing vehicle trouble on a remote road north of Cromberg. The reporting party indicated the subject had multiple medical issues and was... Read More.

Off Duty Correctional Officer Arrested for DUI in Quincy

Monday, November 17

PRESS RELEASE: DUI Arrest of Off-Duty Correctional Officer Over the weekend, a Plumas County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop in Quincy and contacted the driver, identified as off-duty Correctional Officer Crystal Gordy. Based on observations, the deputy requested the California Highway Patrol to respond.... Read More.

Update on Missing Person: Gil Clark of Goodyears Bar

Monday, November 17

The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding missing person Gil Clark, a resident of Goodyears Bar who was reported missing in August of this year. A thorough search was conducted at the time with assistance from Nevada County Search and Rescue, covering... Read More.

Plumas County Search and Rescue Assists Injured Motorcyclist on Mt Hough Trail

Sunday, November 16

At approximately 11:00 AM today, Plumas County Search and Rescue was paged out to assist an injured motorcyclist on a new section of trail on Mt. Hough. The patient had been unconscious and was unable to reach road access on his own. California Department of... Read More.

Featured News

Residents Near Quincy Warned After Burn Pile Explosion

Plumas County Proposes 1 Percent Sales Tax to Close Budget Deficit

Alturas Police Chief contract Terminated

Susanville Police K9 Program Receives 5000 Grant for Training from National Police Dog Foundation

Sierra Institutes Mosaic Timber Launches California First Cross Laminated Timber Facility

Planned Pile Burning in Plumas National Forest May Cause Temporary Smoke and Traffic Impacts

Plumas County Search and Rescue Locates Stranded Motorist with Medical Issues on Remote Road

Off Duty Correctional Officer Arrested for DUI in Quincy

Update on Missing Person: Gil Clark of Goodyears Bar

Plumas County Search and Rescue Assists Injured Motorcyclist on Mt Hough Trail

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