County Announces Seasonal Road Closure

As an official marker that winter has arrived, Gold Lakes Highway has been closed.The Sierra and Plumas County Road Departments made the closure effective as of yesterday. With the recent snowfall, the route that provides an alternative passage between 49 and 89 between Graeagle... Read More.

California’s Snowpack Signals Uncertain Water Year

It is a “vastly different” first look at California’s snowpack. Scientists at the Sierra Central Snow Lab in Soda Springs say it’s “too early to determine” what kind of water year 2024 will be.Yesterday, the Berkeley Snow Lab conducted its inaugural snow survey of... Read More.

Hagwood Retains Seat as Chairperson on Plumas Board of Supervisors

As the New Year has arrived, the change in leadership on the board is standard practice.Hagwood had assumed the role when Supervisor Dwight Ceressola stepped down to Vice Chair for health reasons.During the board’s Tuesday Meeting, Supervisor Engle was quick to re-nominated Supervisor Ceressola... Read More.

Quincy Jr. Sr. High Emergency Exercise Reveals Crucial Insights

Remarks made by Quincy Volunteer Fire Department Chief Frank Carey were eye-opening in response to the recent Quincy Jr. Sr. High School active shooter response exercise. Carey saying Plumas County is "not immune" to these types of situations seen weekly across the country.Plumas Public... Read More.

Expect to See Smoke, Plumas NF Begins Pile Burns Near Bucks Lake

Plumas National Forest officials say you can expect smoke by late morning today near the Oro Quincy highway.Firefighters on the Mount Hough Ranger District will treat nearly acres of machine piles at Bucks Lake. Burns are scheduled to continue through the remainder of the... Read More.

Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby 2024 Date Announced

The Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby, has a date for 2024. The well-loved event, attended by over 300 young anglers, triumphs each year, even when faced with inclement weather and surging rivers, often pushing back the date to later in the summer or even fall... Read More.

Search Efforts Continue for Missing Portola Man, Anthony Evans

Anthony Evans was reported missing by his neighbor on Sunday, December 17th, who noted that he had not been seen for at least two days.Plumas County sheriffs and later Plumas Search and Rescue teams conducted extensive searches in the areas surrounding Anthony's vehicle, which... Read More.