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Major House Fire in Cedarville Leaves Family Homeless and Firefighters Battling Blaze

Thursday, February 12

A fully engulfed structure fire was reported at 12:39 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at a residence on Crestler Street in Cedarville. The family escaped unharmed but lost their home and all belongings. According to Barb Hill of the Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department, multiple engines and... Read More.

Plumas County Local Election Filing Opens February 9 for 2026 Primary

Thursday, February 12

The candidate filing period for local county offices opened Feb. 9 and will run through March 6 at 5:00 pm, unless extended. Eligible candidates will appear on the ballots for the Statewide Direct Primary Election Tuesday June 2, 2026. Mail-in ballots are expected to... Read More.

Scheduled Power Outage and Blinking Alerts for Westside South Area on February 5th 2026

Wednesday, February 11

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - WESTSIDE AREA, SOUTH OF WATER USERS LN On Thursday, February 5th, 2026, SVEC is planning an outage for repairs that will affect members on the Westside South circuit in a couple of different ways. The entire Westside South circuit will blink... Read More.

Community Collaborative Convening for Quincy Recreation Economy Plan Update

Wednesday, February 11

Plumas County and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) invite community leaders, business owners, recreation enthusiasts, and interested residents of the greater Quincy area to join them for the Community Collaborative Convening (C3) for the Quincy / East Quincy Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Plan. The... Read More.

Modoc County Manslaughter Conviction Marks First Fentanyl-Related Homicide Sentencing

Wednesday, February 11

Derk Martin Aalpoel, 34, of Fort Bidwell, has been sentenced in Modoc County Superior Court following his guilty plea to Voluntary Manslaughter in connection with the 2024 drug-related death of 34-year-old Fawn Goodwin of Cedarville. Aalpoel admitted to providing Ms. Goodwin with drugs containing... Read More.

Modoc County Academic Decathlon Advances to State Competition

Wednesday, February 11

The 2026 Modoc County Academic Decathlon was a resounding success, showcasing strong participation and impressive academic achievement from all three county school districts. In individual competition, Modoc High School’s Kaitlin Nield earned top honors as the highest-scoring student overall, finishing with 6,714 points. Surprise Valley... Read More.

Alturas Blood Donor Wins 30000 Car Prize After 30 Years of Giving

Wednesday, February 11

Vitalant announced that an Alturas man who has donated blood for more than three decades received an unexpected reward last year: $30,000 toward the purchase of a vehicle. Harold Montague was selected in a random drawing from thousands of donors who participated in Vitalant’s July... Read More.

Firefighters to Conduct Pile Burning Near Taylorsville with Possible Smoke Impacts

Wednesday, February 11

The Plumas National Forest reports that firefighters on the Mount Hough Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning operations this week on two projects near Taylorsville, conditions permitting. Wednesday, Feb 11, firefighters plan to treat approximately 61 acres of piles south of Taylorsville. If conditions... Read More.

Measles cases in CA and outbreak in Shasta County

Tuesday, February 10

Plumas County Public Health has issued the following press release. What You Need to Know: Recently, local health departments in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Shasta counties reported multiple cases of measles. Public health officials are investigating additional suspect cases. With this news and... Read More.

Feather River College Faces Delayed Interest Payments Amid Plumas County Treasury Issues

Tuesday, February 10

Feather River College President Kevin Trutna reported Feb. 3 that interest payments from the Plumas County Treasurer’s Office were late again this year. It was his third consecutive annual appearance before the Plumas County Board of Supervisors with a similar message. “Feather River College is... Read More.

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Major House Fire in Cedarville Leaves Family Homeless and Firefighters Battling Blaze

Plumas County Local Election Filing Opens February 9 for 2026 Primary

Scheduled Power Outage and Blinking Alerts for Westside South Area on February 5th 2026

Community Collaborative Convening for Quincy Recreation Economy Plan Update

Modoc County Manslaughter Conviction Marks First Fentanyl-Related Homicide Sentencing

Modoc County Academic Decathlon Advances to State Competition

Alturas Blood Donor Wins 30000 Car Prize After 30 Years of Giving

Firefighters to Conduct Pile Burning Near Taylorsville with Possible Smoke Impacts

Measles cases in CA and outbreak in Shasta County

Feather River College Faces Delayed Interest Payments Amid Plumas County Treasury Issues

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