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Portola Strengthens Fire and Emergency Services with Full-Time Staffing and New Mutual Aid Contract

Sunday, January 25

Portola’s fire protection just took a major leap forward with the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District now providing full-time, around-the-clock staffing at the city’s First Avenue station. This upgrade ensures rapid response not only to fires but also medical emergencies and public assists, enhancing... Read More.

Concow Basin Prescribed Burns Begin Next Week Expect Increased Firefighter Traffic and Smoke

Sunday, January 25

Planned pile burning in the Concow Basin area next week and firefighter traffic will be increasing (Sunday) as preparations get going ahead of operations Tuesday. Firefighters on the Feather River Ranger District are planning on prescribed burning operations next week on approximately 384 acres at... Read More.

Ongoing Wolf Attacks in Sierra Valley Threaten Livestock Safety and Community Wellbeing

Sunday, January 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ongoing Wolf Depredations Creating Health and Human Safety Impacts in the Sierra Valley, California Sierra Valley, California, Livestock producers in the Sierra Valley continue to experience livestock depredations and kills caused by wolves despite recent management actions taken by the California Department of... Read More.

Plumas County Seeks Community Input on Drought Resilience Plan in January Meeting

Friday, January 23

Plumas County invites the community to help plan for future droughts and improve the community’s water resilience at an upcoming online meeting Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Organizers say attendees can learn more about the county’s draft drought resilience plan and provide their... Read More.

Plumas Rural Services Winter Boot and Sock Drive Helps Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Warm

Friday, January 23

Plumas Rural Services reports that its Domestic Violence Services program’s winter boot and sock drive, held in late November and early December 2025, was a success. With support from Plumas Bank, which provided space to collect donations across the county, PRS-DVS received 98 boots... Read More.

Almanor Fishing Association Completes Fish Pen Upgrades

Friday, January 23

The Almanor Fishing Association reports that its final four brand-new fish pens were completed and installed last September, wrapping up an upgrade project that began in 2020. Organizers say the group has expanded both in membership and in community offerings, and they are also... Read More.

Chance Dean Tolen Found Guilty of Firearm and Drug Charges

Thursday, January 22

*** GUILTY VERDICT*** CHANCE DEAN TOLEN, 30, of Westwood, was found guilty on January 16, 2026, by a Lassen County jury of possession of a controlled substance with a firearm (HS 11370.1), felon in possession of a firearm (PC 29800), unlawful ammunition possession (PC 30305),... Read More.

Corey Jay Cutler Sentenced to Life

Thursday, January 22

***SENTENCING UPDATE*** COREY JAY CUTLER, 31, of Susanville, was sentenced January 21st to an indeterminate term of life in prison. As previously shared, Cutler was found guilty by a Lassen County jury in October 2025 of first-degree attempted murder and assault with a firearm. The jury... Read More.

2nd Annual Eagle Lake Photo Contest

Thursday, January 22

Join in the fun by emailing one photo of Eagle Lake, CA or the surrounding area to: [email protected]. Photo must be in landscape format and taken by you. One photo per participant. Please submit photo by February 28th, 2026. Photo entries will be posted to our Read More.

Planned Pile Burning Near Graeagle This Week with Possible Smoke and Traffic Impacts

Thursday, January 22

Graeagle area - planned ignitions this morning (Jan 22nd) nearby on piles on the Beckwourth Ranger District. Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District plan to resume pile burning operations this morning north of Graeagle by the Mohawk Vista community, conditions permitting. Approximately 18... Read More.

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Portola Strengthens Fire and Emergency Services with Full-Time Staffing and New Mutual Aid Contract

Concow Basin Prescribed Burns Begin Next Week Expect Increased Firefighter Traffic and Smoke

Ongoing Wolf Attacks in Sierra Valley Threaten Livestock Safety and Community Wellbeing

Plumas County Seeks Community Input on Drought Resilience Plan in January Meeting

Plumas Rural Services Winter Boot and Sock Drive Helps Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Warm

Almanor Fishing Association Completes Fish Pen Upgrades

Chance Dean Tolen Found Guilty of Firearm and Drug Charges

Corey Jay Cutler Sentenced to Life

2nd Annual Eagle Lake Photo Contest

Planned Pile Burning Near Graeagle This Week with Possible Smoke and Traffic Impacts

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