Bracing for Blustery Weather as Weekend Storms Approach

A stormy start to your Friday with 40+ moh winds gusting out there, valley rain showers and mountain snow with chain controls up along our passes. Most of the precipitation will end later this morning with snow levels rising above 8,000’. Mountain road conditions... Read More.

Mystery Solved as Audi Driver Flees Accident Scene Near Sierraville

Update to this morning’s collision in Sierraville. The driver of the rolled Audi that destroyed the bridge, a telephone pole and a tree has been located and offered medical attention. Furthermore, an investigation into the drivers actions before and after the collision has been... Read More.

Weather

Here's a quick look the expected storm timeline this week:Active weather gradually returns late today through TuesdayAnother brief lull expected on Christmas DayAdditional weather systems bring renewed precipitation chances Thursday into next weekend

Retirement Announcement: Patrol Commander Carson Wingfield

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce the retirement of Patrol Commander Carson Wingfield after nearly 30 years of exemplary service to our community. Since joining our ranks in 1995 and graduating at the top of his class from the Los Angeles County... Read More.

The board of directors for Plumas Rural Services has appointed Paula Johnston as the agency’s new executive director. The board made the appointment at its Dec. 10 meeting. The agency reports that the decision was the culmination of six months’ consideration of the position, the... Read More.