Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp

Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible drowning at Oakland Camp near Spanish Creek. Deputies, emergency medical personnel, and bystanders immediately began life-saving efforts on an adult male pulled from the... Read More.

Feather River College Mourns Loss of Rodeo Competitor Jacob Burke

Feather River College announces that student Jacob Burke passed away May 10 at Oakland Camp while swimming with his family and friends. FRC sends condolences to his family and friends, especially those who were present during the tragedy, said Superintendent/President Kevin Trutna. Other FRC students... Read More.

Plumas County Annual Children’s Fair Free Family Fun and Resources May 16

The Plumas County Child Abuse Prevention Council, in collaboration with Plumas County Fire Safe Council and Partnership HealthPlan of California, presents the annual Children’s Fair on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy. Organizers report that this free, fun event is a... Read More.

Hamilton Branch Prescribed Burn

CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit will be conducting a timber understory prescribed burn in Plumas County starting on Saturday May 9, 2026, east of the community of Bailey Creek along Plumas County Road A13 and south of CA State Highway 36. Smoke may be visible near... 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 a head-on collision on State Route 70 east of State Route 49, in the community of Vinton. A preliminary investigation determined that Danny Shaffer, 69, of Beckwourth, was driving a... Read More.