Portola Achieves Firewise Certification with Community Collaboration

Portola has been certified as a Firewise community by the National Fire Protection Association for 2025. Thank you to Council member Mikki Battaglia for her assistance along with the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for spearheading this initiative. Additional thanks to Plumas County Fire Safe Council,... Read More.

Portola City Council to purchase Bridge Monitoring System

  The Portola City Council approved the purchase of a monitoring system for the Gulling St. Bridge, with costs not exceeding $65,000. Although the decision to buy was made in October, the formal vote occurred at their first 2025 meeting. The system is set to... Read More.

Stay Safe from Charity Scams Tips to Protect Your Donations

Here’s how it works You may receive a call from an unfamiliar number, possibly displaying a company name on the caller ID. The caller claims to represent a charity, seeking urgent donations for a recent disaster or “worthy cause.” They will often use emotional appeals,... Read More.

Plumas County Residents Demand Action on Soaring Property Assessments

Increases in Plumas County property assessments continued to concern the Plumas County Board of Supervisors on January 14, as citizens raised complaints about significant increases. In 2024, property valuations rose by as much as 70% compared to the previous year, affecting approximately 22% of... Read More.

Enhancing Infrastructure Safety and Connectivity in Greenhorn Ranch

Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative and Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications will be conducting vegetation management practices in the Greenhorn Ranch area along its' utility rights-of-way next week. This includes tree trimming, pruning, topping, and removing vegetation that presents a risk to the power and telecommunications infrastructure owned... Read More.

Operation Uncovers Drug Den and Firearm Violations in Alturas Bust

On 1/13/2025 at approximately 0755 hours the Alturas Police Department conducted a search warrant, with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol and Modoc County Probation Department, at 913 North East St. Joshua Thompson and Jorge Romero were both arrested following the service of... Read More.