State Farm Seeks Urgent 22% Rate Hike Amid California Wildfire Strain

State Farm General, California's largest fire insurance provider, has submitted an urgent request for a 22% interim rate increase for homeowners to the state's insurance commissioner. The company cites a severe financial strain following recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have led to over... Read More.

Urgent Boil Water Advisory Issued for Downieville Residents

DOWNIEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIESBOIL WATER NOTICE - February 3, 2025Effective Immediately Until Further Notice:Due to the presence of contamination in the water supply, all residents of Downieville are required to boil their water before personal consumption. This includes drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and preparing food... Read More.

Found – Missing 10-Year-Old Thomas Rios in Plumas County

UPDATE 12/11/2024 at 1120 AM- Thomas has been located in the Meadow Valley safe. Thank you to our community for assistance in locating Thomas.🚨MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨 The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Thomas Rios, a 10-year-old male... Read More.

Found – Missing 10-Year-Old Daniel Williams

12/10/24 Update: Good news this morning. He has been found! Thank you all for sharing.Τ🚨MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨 The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating Daniel Williams, a 10-year-old male reported missing/runaway on December 9, 2024, from the Quincy area. Daniel... Read More.

Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Urgent Reminder from Plumas Sheriff’s Office

Following a spree of vehicle break-ins, the Plumas Sheriff's Office issued a stern warning to Quincy residents to prioritize locking their car doors.Overnight downtown, several unlocked cars fell victim to thieves rifling through personal belongings, seizing the opportunity of unlocked doors.Statistics reveal that vehicle... Read More.

Urgent Search for Missing 35-Year-Old Man in Portola Area

With fast approaching below-freezing overnight temperatures, the Plumas County Sheriff's office is urgently searching for a missing 35-year-old man around the Portola area.Sunday afternoon, a neighbor reported that they believed Anthony Evans, who lived next door, was potentially missing. Family members also confirmed he... Read More.