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Portola Schools Canceled Due to Evac Warnings

Tuesday, March 14

Due to evacuation warnings and road closures in the eastern part of Plumas County, C. Roy Carmichael and Portola Jr.Sr. High School will be closed today, March 14, 2023. All other Plumas Unified schools will be on a two-hour delay so we can evaluate road... Read More.

Rices Fire Gains 65% Containment, Sheriff’s Offices Lift All Evac Warnings

Tuesday, July 5

Yuba and Nevada county sheriff’s office has lifted all evacuation warnings for the Rices Fire burning in Nevada County. The fire remained at just over 900 acres since its initial push yet firefighters, air operations, and hand crews were able to keep it within... Read More.

CalOES Reimburses Lassen County For Beckwourth Fire LAC and Evac Centers

Thursday, June 9

For operating two evacuation centers and one local assistance center during the Beckwourth fire, now a year later, Cal OES is reimbursing Lassen county. Nearly 8,000 dollars has been given back to the county for a portion of the 10,000 dollars incurred. The reimbursement... Read More.