Landslides Plague Plumas Roadways

Over a dozen new slides have halted the travel windows through the SR 70 closure. Caltrans says overnight, due to heavy rainfall from passing thunderstorms. Over 14,500 cubic yards of material are currently on the roadway between post mile 18.75 to post mile 30.5. Due to... Read More.

Plumas NF Begins Pile Burns Near Gold Lake & La Porte

QUINCY, CA—Plumas National Forest firefighters will be burning piles on the Beckwourth and Feather River Ranger Districts today, conditions permitting. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, approximately 12 acres of piles are planned for ignition today on Gold Lake Highway near the Gold Lake Campground boat... Read More.

Plumas NF Continues Burns Near Challenge

Ignitions continue in the Challenge area, well to the SE of Quincy and Loyalton, as the Plumas National Forest moves forward with an aggressive schedule to perform prescribed burns. Crews completed over 180 acres of piles by 1 am this morning. Tamara Schmidt, an informational... Read More.

PG&E Donates Sno-Cat to Plumas SAR

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) generously donates a sno-cat to Plumas County Search and Rescue. This contribution will significantly enhance the team's operational capabilities, particularly in the region's treacherous snowy terrain. The search and rescue team expressed their gratitude to PG&E for the gift. Mike... Read More.

Plumas Sierra County Fair to Please All this Summer

Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds presents Stars, stripes and summer nights for the 2023 summer fair, to be held from July 27 to July 30. Fair manager John Steffanic has aligned the fair to be held in alignment with the LAssen County and Trinity County... Read More.

Plumas National Forest to Burn 150 Acres in Challenge Area

Plumas National Forest firefighters say prescribed burns will start in the Feather River Ranger District Challenge area if the weather holds. Crews plan to ignite around 150 acres within three segments. Burns may continue through June 4th. You can also expect to see smoke for... Read More.