Portola Completes Riverwalk Upgrades with New Vault Restrooms

City of Portola announced that RIVERWALK UPGRADES have been completed.Two new vault restrooms have been installed along the Riverwalk!The project is fully funded by a grant from the State of California- Department of Parks and Recreation. This means that all project expenses to the... Read More.

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED – Portola Suspect in Custody

On May 21, 2025, at approximately 9:00 P.M., the Susanville California Highway Patrol (CHP) Communications Center received an emergency call reporting a possible stolen vehicle in the City of Portola. The vehicle was described as a red 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck, and the suspect... Read More.

Scheduled Maintenance May Cause Brief Internet Outages in South Portola

Maintenance Window Notification When: Monday, April 7th through Thursday, April 10th during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: PST residential customers in South Portola What: Possible intermittent internet outages lasting up to 30 minutes Starting Monday, April 7th, through Thursday, April 10th, during the hours... Read More.

Portola Launches 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Community Safety

The City of Portola is pleased to announce the start of the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Update Project. This effort aims to enhance our community's safety and resilience against natural disasters.What's Happening? The City of Portola is collaborating with Plumas County... Read More.

Brief Internet Outage Alert for Portola Residents February 6

When: Thursday, February 6th, between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Where: PST residential customers in Portola What: Possible internet outage lasting up to 15 minutes On Thursday, February 6th, between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications will perform maintenance work on our fiber plant in Portola.... Read More.

Portola Achieves Firewise Certification with Community Collaboration

Portola has been certified as a Firewise community by the National Fire Protection Association for 2025.Thank you to Council member Mikki Battaglia for her assistance along with the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for spearheading this initiative.Additional thanks to Plumas County Fire Safe Council,... Read More.