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Be Aware of Increased Water Flows on the Feather River this Weekend

Wednesday, September 21

The final increase in recreational whitewater flow will take place this weekend on the North fork of the Feather River for this season. PG&E will increase river flows on the 8.3-mile stretch of the Feather River between the Rock Creek... Read More.

Apartment Fire & Two Vegetation Fires Spark Over the Weekend

Monday, September 12

An apartment and two vegetation fires kept emergency personnel busy over the weekend and caused one brief power outage on Sunday. A late-night fire started in Apartment 10 of Meadowbrook Apartments on N. Roop street in Susanville on Saturday, injuring three. One person escaped the... Read More.

Drowning at Frenchman Lake Over Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, September 6

The body of a Michigan paddle boarder missing over the Labor day weekend has been found at Frenchman Lake. The Plumas County search and rescue team were sent out over the weekend to locate a missing person on the lake but initial search efforts... Read More.

Flex Alerts Expected Thru Holiday Weekend

Thursday, September 1

Statewide flex alerts are possible throughout the Labor Day weekend as a heat advisory is in place through Tuesday of next week. The Plumas County Sheriff’s office has issued a statement that they have also been alerted to possible PG&E rolling blackouts. Though they... Read More.

Temperatures Near Triple-Digits into Labor Day Weekend

Monday, August 29

The Reno National Weather Service says to prepare yourself for a hot Labor Day weekend. Near record highs will impact the region through the holiday. Unusual warm temperatures overnight will accompany daytime highs pushing triple-digit heat by the end of the week. Be prepared... Read More.

Fire Weather Watch in Effect for the Weekend

Friday, August 26

High winds return to the region bringing a Fire Weather Watch for the weekend. The Reno national weather service is issuing the watch from Saturday afternoon into the evening as gusty winds upwards of 40mph are expected along with low humidity. The combination can cause... Read More.

Multiple Collisions in the Canyon Over the Weekend Result in Major Injuries

Tuesday, August 16

Multiple collisions occurred through the Canyon over the weekend in Plumas County resulting in major injuries. The California Highway Patrol released the following incidents: Angelo Yescas an 18-year-old from Rio Linda was on HWY70 west of Grizzly dome Friday around 9:30 pm when he sped... Read More.

PG&E Increases Feather River Water Flows for Weekend Whitewater Recreation

Tuesday, July 19

Water flows on the North Fork of the Feather River will be increased this weekend for whitewater recreation. PG&E is warning that the river will see class 3 to 5 rapids that are dangerous to inexperienced paddlers and you should not take a tube... Read More.

Plumas SO Conducts Operation Dry Water for July 4th Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, June 14

The Plumas Sheriff’s Office will be conducting boating and water safety awareness for the 4th of July weekend. Operation Dry Water is a national awareness and enforcement campaign that focuses on reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities around waterways and... Read More.

Weekend Thunderstorm Wreaks Havoc on HWY 70

Monday, June 13

Thunderstorm wreaks havoc along the Feather River Canyon and prompts flash flood warnings in Lassen and Plumas County along the Dixie Fire burn scar. With a heavy downpour from a passing storm, yesterday for a third time HWY 70 was washed out by mudslides... Read More.