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Plumas Supervisors Vote Intention to Appoint Hermann as Sheriff

Thursday, July 3

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 1 to discuss the appointment of a new Sheriff following the retirement of Sheriff Todd Johns on July 28. County Counsel Joshua Brechtel clarified that while a special election could not be called,... Read More.

Caregiver Sentenced to Prison for Theft from Elderly Woman in Sierra County

Wednesday, July 2

On June 26, 2025, Jason Castle, 48, of Sierra County, was sentenced for felony theft from an elder by a caregiver and a misdemeanor conviction of identity theft. The case involved the unlawful taking of funds from an elderly Sierra City woman under his... Read More.

Three Arrested in Homicide Investigation of Emmanuel Pochylski in Modoc County

Tuesday, July 1

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the ongoing homicide investigation of 41-year-old Emmanuel Pochylski, whose body was discovered near the Plum Valley Campground late last week. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office reported that it received initial information about a possible homicide... Read More.

Sims fire

Tuesday, July 1

1 Mile Northwest of Herlong Access Road & Honey Lake Road, Herlong ncident Report: Sims Fire Name: Sims Fire Start Date/Time: June 30, 2025 Incident Status: Active Location: Mcaffe Road, Herlong, Lassen County Type: Wildfire Cause: Under Investigation Administration Unit: CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Unified... Read More.

Firefighters Tackle One Acre Blaze in South Doyle With Community Support

Monday, June 30

According to Doyle Fire Protection District they responded to a one acre fire which involved two haystacks in South Doyle off Highway 395 on June 29th . Crews are continuing to work on the fire as of Monday, June 30th. The fire started within... Read More.

Plumas County Residents Warned About Fraudulent Undersheriff Phone Scam

Saturday, June 28

SCAM ALERT – FRAUDULENT CALLS POSING AS UNDERSHERIFF Plumas County residents are being targeted by a phone scam where callers falsely identify as Undersheriff Chad Hermann, claiming that there is a warrant for the recipient's arrest and demanding payment to resolve it. This is a SCAM.... Read More.

Plumas County Seeks New Leaders Amid Workforce Vacancies in Key Administrative Roles

Friday, June 27

Plumas County is currently addressing significant vacancies in its workforce, particularly for two key positions: County Administrative Officer (CAO) and Human Resources (HR) Director. The CAO position has been vacant since April 15, following the termination of Debra Lucero, who was on paid administrative... Read More.

Lassen Municipal Utility District Approves Contracts and Financial Resolutions for Skedaddle Substation

Thursday, June 26

At the June 24 meeting, the Lassen Municipal Utility District Board of Directors approved several key contracts for the construction of the Skedaddle Substation in South County. The board's decisions received a 4-0-1 vote, with Director Charity Moore abstaining. Key contracts included: Western Utility Telecom:... Read More.

Sierra County Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Deputies

Wednesday, June 25

The Sierra County Sheriff's Office has become aware of a scam involving phone calls impersonating our deputies. Please be advised that we do not notify individuals by phone if they have a warrant for their arrest or if they have missed a court subpoena. We... Read More.

SVEC Announces Scheduled Power Outages for Emergency Repairs on June 25th, 2025

Tuesday, June 24

Surprise Valley Electric Company announced that Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, they are planning an outage for emergency repairs that will affect some members differently in certain areas. Please read the information below carefully. Affected members should have received an automated call this morning, notifying... Read More.

Featured News

Plumas Supervisors Vote Intention to Appoint Hermann as Sheriff

Caregiver Sentenced to Prison for Theft from Elderly Woman in Sierra County

Three Arrested in Homicide Investigation of Emmanuel Pochylski in Modoc County

Sims fire

Firefighters Tackle One Acre Blaze in South Doyle With Community Support

Plumas County Residents Warned About Fraudulent Undersheriff Phone Scam

Plumas County Seeks New Leaders Amid Workforce Vacancies in Key Administrative Roles

Lassen Municipal Utility District Approves Contracts and Financial Resolutions for Skedaddle Substation

Sierra County Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Deputies

SVEC Announces Scheduled Power Outages for Emergency Repairs on June 25th, 2025

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