Sponsorships & Advertising [email protected]. Legal & Public Notices [email protected]. As a community-focused news source, we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally, we will be conducting polls and surveys to gather valuable feedback and contributions.Eastern Plumas Health Care announces a winter special on mammography services, available now through Dec. 31. With this $150 package, patients get a 3-D mammogram with tomosynthesis. Mammography is available at the EPHC main campus at 500 1st Ave. in Portola.150. The League of Women Voters of Plumas County is sponsoring four candidate forums countywide, beginning with a presentation Monday, Feb. 5, in the conference room at the Quincy branch of the Plumas County Library. The first forum, set for 7 to 9 p.m., will feature candidates for District 4 Plumas County supervisor.611. Eddie Mata, center, is honored for his heroic lifesaving CPR by Captain Matthew House, left, CPUD Directors Kim Green, Steve Graffweg, Art Thorpe, Royce Raker and Steve Voboril. Photo by Jane Braxton Little. When a customer at the Timber House went into cardiac arrest on June 23, Eddie Mata took swift action.0. 342. Beloved mother and friend, Gretta Hesselschwerdt of Hood River, Oregon passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at her residence with family at her bedside. Gretta was born on Aug. 19, 1927, in Urbana, Illinois. She lived in Urbana, Clio, Grass Valley, California, and Hood River, Oregon. She lived in the town of Clio from 1970 to 2010 ...A coloring book with a heartwarming and inspirational true story was celebrated Aug. 3 at the farm of the ranchers who inspired it. "The Little Dozer That Did" was heralded at a well-attended gathering at the Peter Ranch in Indian Valley, where Russ Peter, Debbie Allen and their neighbors used their small tractor to help save their farm from the devastation of the 2021 Dixie Fire.The fifth edition of the Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival filled the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy with singing, picking, playing, and Friday, January 5, 2024 ... we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally, we will be conducting polls and surveys to gather valuable feedback and ...Plumas Arts is pleased to feature Johnene McDonald at Patti's Thunder Café for February's Words & Music on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. McDonald, a lifelong musician, started piano at the age of 4 and violin at the age of 8. As a young musician, she sat first chair in her elementary school orchestra, attended UCLA Conservatory for young ...Plumas County officials are weighing how to spend $10 million in Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and insurance payments to the county for damages incurred by the 2021 Dixie fire, which burned nearly one million acres in California’s largest single fire.. At the county Board of Supervisors’ Oct. 17 meeting, County Administrative Officer Debra Lucero …It is gearing up to be an eventful weekend across Indian Valley. With events ranging from a craft fair to a car show, from live music to community dinners, there is something to catch the interest for everyone in the family. Crescent Country is kicking off the festivities with their classic car show Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.A group of community members have come together to establish The Plumas Sun, which can be accessed at plumassun.org. The new news site will be offering countywide coverage of government, other news and local events. To submit news items or events for publication go to [email protected]. Hello Plumas Sun readers, It's been a month since The Plumas Sun began beaming news and events to readers throughout Plumas County and beyond. In June, faced with the impending sunsetting of Plumas News, a group of concerned stakeholders formed with lightning speed and a shared goal of developing some sort of news outlet for Plumas County.This year SVAAT will be held Saturday, Sept. 23. The trailheads open at 9:30 a.m., and the trail will be available 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Starting at one of three trailheads — The Sierraville School in Sierraville, Sierra Valley Farms in Beckwourth, or the Grange Hall in Vinton — guests of the event travel through the Sierra Valley at their own ...October 4, 2023. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 326. For the second time this year, more than 5 million Pacific Gas and Electric customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their energy bill, reported PG&E. The California Climate Credit is part of California's efforts to combat climate change and it is distributed by PG&E to ...A woman who has financial need. Soroptimist International of Quincy is accepting Live Your Dream applications through January 5, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Tracy Wixted for an application package at [email protected] or 650-773-1935. Applications are open for the Soroptimist International of Quincy's Live Your Dream award.He co-founded the Plumas County Veterans Collaborative, establishing the first Veterans Stand Down events in Plumas and Sierra counties. The stand downs help approximately 200 veterans annually. Quade is also a trained facilitator in mental health first aid, with the added training to help teach veterans, firefighters, emergency first ...Energy harnessed from the sun is known as solar power. Once collected, it’s possible to convert this power into thermal or electrical energy, suitable for residential or commercial...The conservation easement was officially recorded Dec. 19, 2023, at the Plumas County Recorder's Office. Lake Almanor is the fourth and final of several PG&E-owned reservoirs in the Feather River region to be protected with a conservation easement by FRLT. Other conserved reservoirs are Butt Valley Reservoir (Butt Lake), Bucks Lake and ...The Plumas Sun team screens each press release and makes necessary changes prior to posting. We perform both legal checks (e.g. for bias or libel) and editorial checks (for clarity, grammar and typos). We reserve the right to edit or decline to publish press releases based on our editorial assessment.There is no Portola story time Dec. 27. In Chester, story time is held on second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Those interested in a hybrid in-person and virtual story time through Zoom may contact Metcalf at [email protected] or (530) 258-2742. Plumas County Library story times are back!December 5, 2023. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 379. Soroptimist International of Quincy President Tiffany Leonhardt (right) honors October Soropti-student Simone Smith at the group's lunch meeting. Photo by Sue Gutierrez / courtesy Soroptimist International of Quincy. Each year the Quincy Junior-Senior High School faculty selects seven seniors for ...November 6, 2023. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 360. The electronic system controlling Plumas-Sierra Telecommunication’s internet service was cyber-attacked the night of Nov. 3, reports Emily Compton, energy services manager with PST’s parent company, Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative. This caused a disruption in service to all PST customers.The Feather River Tourism Association reports that it is preparing for Plumas County's "awesome autumn," anticipating a great season for leaf peepers Thursday, February 15, 2024 ... we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally, we will be conducting polls and surveys to gather valuable ...For more information, contact Karen Rickman at 530-400-7737 or Debbie Thompson at 530-836-7252. Information submitted by Plumas-Sierra CattleWomen. Members of the Plumas-Sierra CattleWomen announce that they are again happy to offer scholarships to 2024 graduating seniors and to 2023 scholarship.Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the Mount Hough Crystal Lake Road, also known as Plumas Thursday, February 8, 2024 - Sponsored By - Search. News. All Emergency Alerts Events Law & Order Road ... we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally, we will be conducting polls and surveys to gather ...Those interested in being part of the Nifty Thrifty team who are available for an entire shift at least once per week (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday) are invited to visit the store at 116 Commercial St. in Portola to fill out an application. More information is available from store manager Matt Hamilton at (530) 258-6200.August 7, 2023. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 500. The Almanor Recreation and Park District is announcing a grand opening Aug. 19 to celebrate its newest recreation center: Almanor Park in Chester. The event will take place at Almanor Park, 101 Meadowbrook Loop, next to the ball field (adjacent to Almanor Recreation Center). The celebration will include ...December 15, 2023. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 379. James Michael Blubaugh was born Oct. 16, 1957, in Pennsylvania and passed away on Oct. 14, 2023. He grew up in Sacramento where he attended Mira Loma High School and lived the last 30 years in Shingle Springs, California. Jim built homes on the west shore of Lake Almanor, Taylorsville, Roseville ...January 17, 2024. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 246. Clara Asplund Burwell Chapman, 1929 - 2023. We are sad to announce the passing of Clara Asplund Burwell Chapman of Weaverville, Oroville, Quincy, and Lincoln, California. Clara was born on July 19, 1929, and passed away at the age of 94 on Dec. 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband ...Photos courtesy Quincy Friends of the Plumas County Library. Just in time for holiday gift buying, the Quincy Friends of the Plumas County Library is sponsoring another silent auction at Plumas Bank in Quincy. The auction began Friday, Dec. 1, and closes at noon Friday, Dec. 15. "This is a great opportunity to find some thoughtful and not-too ...Sheriff's Blotter — July 31-Aug 1: Tension in relationships result in calls. August 9, 2023. Information in the Sheriff's Blotter is gathered from the dispatch logs provided by the Plumas County Sheriff's Office. No individual's names are reported. And those arrested should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.Plumas County Sheriff's deputies are scheduled to return to two daily patrol shifts after four months of reduced shifts that covered the county for just 10 hours a day. Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns plans to reinstate two 10-hour patrol shifts Jan. 1, he told the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Dec. 12. It's a tenuous plan that relies ...Jul 11, 2023 ... Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines. Manage Subscriptions. Subscribe. Sierra Sun E-Edition ...In addition to visiting the website, those with questions can email [email protected] or call (530) 394-0541 to learn more. Information submitted by Quincy Chamber of Commerce. Friday, Dec. 1, marks the Quincy Chamber of Commerce's 33rd annual Sparkle celebration, which organizers say promises an evening of fun, …Plumas County District Attorney David Hollister reports that his office is “honored” to once again host the Quincy Community Supper Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church fellowship hall at 282 Jackson St. The menu includes enchiladas, rice, beans, and salad.Nov 3, 2023 · Voters will determine the fate of the Chester Fire Department. The future of the Chester Fire Department is in limbo pending the outcome of a Nov. 7 ballot measure designed to provide relief to the financially troubled district. Measure D would authorize the Chester Public Utility District (PUD) to levy a $350 per-parcel special tax on property ... On Wednesday, the Plumas County Zoning Administration will revisit a request for determination of vested rights for the Engels and Superior mines, held over from the last meeting Oct. 11.. The public hearing—scheduled for Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Mineral Building at the Plumas County Fairgrounds—will focus on public comment only, …We believe that engaged, better informed, more civically aware communities will help bring about a healthier, better educated, more productive, prosperous and equitable Plumas County. General Information [email protected]. Sponsorships & Advertising [email protected]. Legal & Public Notices [email protected] a result of a benefit event to help the victims of the Sept. 15 fire on Bonta Street in Blairsden, over $42,000 was raised. This included a substantial donation made at the event on behalf of the Nakoma Resort. Both Gumba’s Family Pizza restaurant and The Village Baker were destroyed in the fire and will share this gift from the community.December 10, 2023. | Jane Braxton Little. 0. 468. A years-long financial crisis has forced Chester Public Utility District (CPUD) directors to send layoff notices to all ambulance staff and firefighters. The community at Lake Almanor may be entirely without these essential services in March or sooner.Kathleen Alida Perkins. August 16, 2023. Kathleen Alida Perkins, more familiarly known as Kathy, passed away peacefully in Quincy, California, on July 2, 2023. Born on May 12, 1943, Kathy lived a life marked by distinctive individuality, resilience, and a... Obituaries.Dec 21, 2023 · In 2024, The Plumas Sun is excited to begin publishing regular pieces on the remarkable history of Plumas County—its people, industry, scenery, and events. Today, as we celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, and the first official day of the winter season, here is a quick glimpse into Plumas County winters of the past. A ballot measure to approve a special $350 per-parcel special tax garnered 200 yes votes to 381 no votes, failing to receive even a simple majority. Approval required two-thirds majority approval. It's official! Eastern Plumas County voters approved formation of the Beckworth Peak Fire District by a total of 624 yes votes to 191 no votes.Plumas County Sheriff’s deputies are scheduled to return to two daily patrol shifts after four months of reduced shifts that covered the county for just 10 hours a day. Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns plans to reinstate two 10-hour patrol shifts Jan. 1, he told the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Dec. 12. It’s a tenuous plan that relies ...Join Our Mailing List. As a community-focused news source, we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally, we will be conducting polls and surveys to gather valuable feedback and contributions.The Board of Supervisors minutes for the Jan. 17 meeting do not mention Plumas County's $7.8 million settlement agreement. When The Plumas Sun asked Oct. 17 where the Board's settlement agreement is recorded publicly, Interim County Counsel Sara James said the county does not have the date. She cited "a variety of complications when ...342. Kathleen Longballa, 1932 - 2023. Kathleen (Kay) Longballa passed away on 10/7/23 just five weeks shy of her 91st birthday. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on 11/17/1932, she moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, with her family and grew up in the Great Northwest. After graduation from Klamath Union High School, Kay attended Lewis and Clark College in ...Sheriff’s Blotter — July 31-Aug 1: Tension in relationships result in calls. August 9, 2023. Information in the Sheriff’s Blotter is gathered from the dispatch logs provided by the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office. No individual’s names are reported. And those arrested should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.Jan 21, 2024 · After a full life, long-time Plumas County resident Robert David McIlroy passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side, the sun and a smile on his face. He was born on Dec. 4, 1936, and passed away on Dec. 17, 2023, at 87. Robert, or Bob as many knew him, lived an active life until he was diagnosed in October with glioblastoma ... October 12, 2023. | The Plumas Sun. 0. 400. Geographic range of AM 1700 at Lake Almanor. Map by Dale Knutsen. Public service radio station WRTZ-707 is broadcasting non-commercial voice announcements, providing emergency and other vital information on 1700 kHz in the AM band. It is the result of public agencies, organizations and individuals ...Plumas County Sheriff’s deputies are scheduled to return to two daily patrol shifts after four months of reduced shifts that covered the county for just 10 hours a day. Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns plans to reinstate two 10-hour patrol shifts Jan. 1, he told the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Dec. 12. It’s a tenuous plan that relies ...We urge anyone with information regarding Elmerena's whereabouts to contact the Plumas County Sheriff's Office at 530-283-6300. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office will continue to investigate and ...809. The Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District (EPRFPD) has too few directors to conduct district business and has suspended all fire services since June 22. The two remaining directors appealed to the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Aug. 1 to appoint a third director, which would give the board a quorum and the ability to make ...Aug 1, 2023 · The Plumas Sun was conceived by a group of local residents, business owners and organizations who came together in early July after Plumas News announced that it would go dark at the end of the month. Plumas and Lassen counties had enjoyed a century of coverage of local events and issues by Feather Publishing, which built from one community ... The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call Jan. 15 reporting an incident involving a 7-year-old who had ingested LSD. Deputies promptly responded to the call and initiated a thorough investigation. Upon examination, it was determined that the substance was illegally possessed by the father, Michael Ontiveros, 38, of Greenville.The conservation easement was officially recorded Dec. 19, 2023, at the Plumas County Recorder's Office. Lake Almanor is the fourth and final of several PG&E-owned reservoirs in the Feather River region to be protected with a conservation easement by FRLT. Other conserved reservoirs are Butt Valley Reservoir (Butt Lake), Bucks Lake and ...The fifth edition of the Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival filled the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy with singing, picking, playing, and Friday, January 5, 2024 ... we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally, we will be conducting polls and surveys to gather valuable feedback and .... Dec 21, 2023 · In 2024, The Plumas Sun is exciShare your videos with friends, family, and the wo 362. The California Penal Code provides for an annual Civil Grand Jury made up of citizens from the community, who prepare a government oversight report. This week, the Plumas County Board of Supervisors took issue with the 2022-2023 report, titled A Perfect Storm: Using Transparency to Clear the Air, in a four-page, point-by-point response memo.Plumas Charter School announces the creation of a community resource coordinator position this school year, thanks to funding from a California Community Schools Partnership Program grant that the school received. ... As a community-focused news source, we are committed to keeping you informed with exclusive Plumas Sun information. Additionally ... Photos courtesy Quincy Friends of the Plumas County Plumas National Forest reported that firefighters started prescribed burning ignitions today in Butterfly Valley near Quincy on the Mount Hough Ranger District. Test fires this morning were successful on the Butterfly Valley Prescribed Burn, said Public Affairs Officer Tamara Schmidt. She said firefighters reported that high humidity this ... Earth’s solar system has only one sun, but if the wor...
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