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Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival Brings Artists Outdoors to Capture Scenic Beauty in Quincy California

Friday, March 13

The 5th Annual Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival takes place May 9 through May 17, hosted by Bear Creek Frames in Quincy, California. The week-long event welcomes artists of all skill levels to paint outdoors while capturing the scenic beauty of the Lost Sierra,... Read More.

Fire season doesn’t start in July. Preparation starts now.

Thursday, March 12

Now is the time! Defensible space is the buffer between your home and the surrounding vegetation. When properly maintained, it slows fire spread, reduces intensity, and gives firefighters a safer environment to defend your property. In Northern California, spring is the ideal time to prepare... Read More.

California Begins Evaluation of Wolf Livestock Compensation Program with Stakeholder Workshop

Thursday, March 12

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports it has started a process to evaluate California’s wolf-livestock compensation program. Between February 2022 and February 2026, the department has granted more than $600,000 to Plumas County ranchers in the form of direct loss compensation, pay-for-presence efforts... Read More.

Northern Sierra Air Quality District Offers Free Firewood and Heating Device Upgrades to Improve Air Quality

Thursday, March 12

Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District, firewood applications have gone out to city residents with their March water bills. Battaglia said the district encourages all residents who have woodstoves certified by the Environmental Protection Agency to fill out and return the applications to qualify... Read More.

Portola Extends Law Enforcement Contract with Plumas County Sheriff

Thursday, March 12

The City of Portola has approved a continuation of its longstanding law enforcement relationship with the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office — this time with a three-year contract. At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Portola City Council approved an agreement contracting for law enforcement services from... Read More.

City Welcomes Jonathan Morgan as New Police Chief in Alturas

Wednesday, March 11

Congratulations to newly appointed Police Chief, Jonathan Morgan! Today, the City held a Swearing In Ceremony where numerous community members, law enforcement partners, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to watch Chief Morgan take his Oath of Office. The City would like to extend a... Read More.

Plumas County Jail Implements RFID Inmate Tracking

Wednesday, March 11

Inmate data management is about to get a lot easier and more efficient for the staff at the Plumas County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility, where a new radio-frequency identification system is expected to be online by the end of March. According to Jail Commander Steve Clark,... Read More.

Plumas County Search and Rescue Responds to Snowboarding Accident Amid Challenging Winter Conditions

Tuesday, March 10

At approximately 4:17 PM Plumas County Search and Rescue was paged out for a snow boarding accident at Plumas Eureka State park, near the ski bowl. Plumas Eureka Fire and SAR responded and located the subject, who had ridden into bare dirt and debris... Read More.

Blaine Truett Miller Sentenced to Over Four Years for Elder Theft and Child Pornography Crimes

Tuesday, March 10

BLAINE TRUETT MILLER, 56, was sentenced today to 4 years, 4 months in state prison after previously entering guilty pleas to one count of Penal Code section 368(e) [theft from a dependent or elder adult], one count of 311.11(a) [possession of child pornography], and... Read More.

Concerns Raised Over California Elderly Parole Program After Violent Offender Granted Release

Tuesday, March 10

Modoc County District Attorney Nina Salarno raised concerns about California’s Elderly Parole Program, which allows incarcerated individuals age 50 or older who have served at least 20 consecutive years in state prison to be considered for parole. The program applies to people convicted of... Read More.

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Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival Brings Artists Outdoors to Capture Scenic Beauty in Quincy California

Fire season doesn’t start in July. Preparation starts now.

California Begins Evaluation of Wolf Livestock Compensation Program with Stakeholder Workshop

Northern Sierra Air Quality District Offers Free Firewood and Heating Device Upgrades to Improve Air Quality

Portola Extends Law Enforcement Contract with Plumas County Sheriff

City Welcomes Jonathan Morgan as New Police Chief in Alturas

Plumas County Jail Implements RFID Inmate Tracking

Plumas County Search and Rescue Responds to Snowboarding Accident Amid Challenging Winter Conditions

Blaine Truett Miller Sentenced to Over Four Years for Elder Theft and Child Pornography Crimes

Concerns Raised Over California Elderly Parole Program After Violent Offender Granted Release

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