Prepare for Treacherous Travel Over Donner Summit This Weekend

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect starting today through Saturday night. If you are planning to travel over Donner Summit, expect heavy snow, white-out conditions, chain control, and major travel delays. Check road conditions before traveling. The Caltrans Quickmap app is a great... Read More.

Mike and Valerie Flanigan Announce Retirement

Long-time Quincy residents Mike and Valerie Flanigan announced their retirement on December 20, 2024. Flanigan-Leavitt joined UP Insurance Services in January and has graciously added value and insight throughout the year. The UP Team wishes Mike and Valerie a wonderful retirement and would like to... Read More.

Found – Missing 10-Year-Old Thomas Rios in Plumas County

UPDATE 12/11/2024 at 1120 AM- Thomas has been located in the Meadow Valley safe. Thank you to our community for assistance in locating Thomas. 🚨MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨 The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Thomas Rios, a 10-year-old male... Read More.

Found – Missing 10-Year-Old Daniel Williams

12/10/24 Update: Good news this morning. He has been found! Thank you all for sharing.Τ 🚨MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨 The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating Daniel Williams, a 10-year-old male reported missing/runaway on December 9, 2024, from the Quincy area. Daniel... Read More.

Chester Incident: Pursuit Leads to Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

On November 27, 2024, at approximately 2100 hours, a 25-year-old male from Chester, CA, was driving his 2015 Infiniti sedan northbound on 1st Avenue south of Fourth Street. He encountered a pedestrian making arm gestures. A loud verbal argument ensued, and a passenger, whose... Read More.

SR70 Reopens Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel

SR70 in the canyon is now fully open after crews completed the clearance of slides that had been blocking the roadway. Travelers are advised to proceed with caution as unsettled weather in the area may still pose potential hazards. The reopening comes just in time... Read More.