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Turkey Trot supports Quincy Co-op Preschool

Organizers report that a 5K charity run/walk Turkey Trot is set to raise money for the Quincy Co-op Preschool. The event will be held Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23, at Feather River College. Registration...

BOS will house Dixie insurance funds

Plumas County has received two payments from Trindel Insurance Co. for county property lost during the 2021 Dixie fire. One, for $22,500, is for the contents of the Greenville Sheriff’s Substation; the other, for...

PG&E energy rates set to increase

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports that energy rates will increase Jan. 1, 2024, to pay for continued safety investments for its customers and hometowns. The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved PG&E’s 2023-2026...

Fourth annual Blairsden Holiday Market set for Nov. 25

Organizer Jonathon McCormick invites everyone to "shop local, support local" at the fourth annual Blairsden Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a variety of local...

Quincy Sparkle offers evening of seasonal celebration

Friday, Dec. 1, marks the Quincy Chamber of Commerce's 33rd annual Sparkle celebration, which organizers say promises an evening of fun, shopping, and entertainment. The event begins at 5 p.m., with local merchants and...

Dixie Fire Collaborative hosts community meeting on economic recovery and business support

Entrepreneurs and business owners in the Dixie Fire burn scar and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to gather information on available support and resources during the Dixie Fire Collaborative community meeting Saturday, Nov....

‘The Addams Family’ brings love to spooky season, new technology to West End Theatre

The humorously macabre themes of “The Addams Family,” performed in late October, made it an apt choice to open the 2023-2024 community drama lineup at dramaworks/West End Theatre. Meeting the challenges of this production...

Indian Valley Academy ninth-graders backpack Lost Coast

Seven ninth-grade students from Plumas Charter School’s Indian Valley Academy conquered the rugged terrain of the Lost Coast Trail during their backpacking trip in October. Led by Courtney Gomola, outdoor education coordinator, along with...

EPCAN food bank appoints new board members

The current board of the Eastern Plumas Community Assistance Network food bank in Portola announced the appointment of two new board members at its October meeting. Joining the board are Teri Warden and Jerry...

Plumas County HR director faces felony charges 

Plumas County Human Resources Director Nancy Louise Selvage faces three criminal counts stemming from her alleged activity as a department head on and following May 17, 2022.  Plumas County District Attorney David Hollister filed a...

Supervisors approve additional $50,000 for payroll system implementation

Can $50,000 end what Supervisor Jeff Engel called “the Munis nightmare?” For more than 5 years, the county has been struggling to transition from one payroll system, Penamation, to another, Munis—expending over $1 million and...

Community information event shares new FRC bachelor’s degree program

Organizers share that the Environmental Studies team at Feather River College is excited to invite the community to an upcoming information event for the college's new bachelor's degree program in Ecosystem Restoration and Applied...

Plumas Audubon announces Christmas Bird Counts

The Plumas Audubon Society invites everyone to join the annual Christmas Bird Counts in Plumas County. All are welcome at these free, in-person, all-ages events, in which volunteers collect data on local bird populations. Three...

Feather River Land Trust holds willow workshops in Sierra Valley

The Feather River Land Trust invites the community to create with willow during two upcoming willow workshops. Participants will be harvesting willow and weaving 27 willow panels to be used for a shade structure at...

PG&E prepares for winter storms

As a November storm brings rain and wind to much of Northern California, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reminds customers of the importance of winter storm safety. Dirt and dust can build up on...

Powerlines now underground between Indian Falls, Moccasin

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports that it has completed work to underground powerlines along 2.2 miles of Highway 89 between Indian Falls and Moccasin in Plumas County. Customers in the area are now...

Nature Made season ends, planning for 2024 in the works

The inaugural season of the Nature Made Kids Camp has drawn to a close. Nature Made is a collaboration between Plumas Rural Services and Greenville-based Wild Plumas, born of a joint desire to provide...

Free presentation dives into river conservation

Friends of Plumas Wilderness invites the community to a free presentation on the topic of "Healthy Rivers, Healthy Communities." The event is open to all ages and will take place Friday, Nov. 17, at...

Avoid utility scams on Utility Scam Awareness Day

’Tis the season for increasingly sophisticated scams targeting consumers, including utility customers. As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential...

Quilting group introduces new officers

Members of the local quilting group the Chester PieceMakers met in October and the officers for the 2023-2024 year were introduced as follows: Carol Bornhorst, treasurer. Kathy Gipson, winter president. Diane Morrow, vice president....
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