HR Director of Plumas County in Hot Water, Facing Three Felonies

Plumas County District Attorney David Hollister filed a three-count criminal complaint against Nancy Louise Selvage. The charges result from a lengthy investigation prompted by the 2022-23 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury report. The investigation involved interviews with over fifteen current and former employees and... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Continue Talks on Dixie Fire Settlement Funds

Discussions on using Dixie Fire settlement funds will begin as the new year approaches in the Plumas Supervisors Chambers. This week, the board brought back the discussion to flush out how they will proceed in determining where the monies will be allocated. CAO Debra Lucero clarified... Read More.

Plumas and Lassen National Forests Update Fall RX Pile Burns

Plumas National Forest updates Fall Piles burn operations with more scheduled today to bring smoke impacts to the Eastern Plumas and Janesville. Crews continue in the Bucks Lake area, wrapping up the remaining few acres of piles today, and firefighters will also begin pile burning... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Resumes Pile Burn Amid Return to Wet Weather

The recent wet weather in the National Forest has allowed firefighters to resume burning activities. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, crews plan to burn 7 acres of piles in Lakes Basin, with test fires already initiated yesterday. Due to winds, smoke will be dispersed throughout... Read More.

Plumas Votes Tomorrow, Statewide Ballot in March

With election day tomorrow in Plumas County, voters will decide on four local district fire protection and medical services measures specific to their regions. The Prattville Almanor Fire Protection District seeks approval for an indefinite special tax of $125 per year with annual adjustments... Read More.

Plumas NF Undertakes Massive Trail Restoration Project

Trail recovery from recent wildfires begins in the Plumas National Forest this weekend. A forest closure order has gone into effect along the Feather Falls Recreation Trail to replace damaged bridges and lookout platforms destroyed in the 2020 North Complex fire. Due to the heavy machinery... Read More.