News across Plumas County
Team Dahle stands with local veterans
The Office of Sen. Megan Dahle announces that Team Dahle joined the Plumas County Veterans Stand Down in Quincy last week‚ sharing information‚ providing resources and spreading the word on how the senator’s office can assist when dealing with state departments. Team Dahle said…

Plumas Rural Services carries forward housing initiative
The Almanor Foundation celebrates the continued progress of Plumas Rural Services as the organization carries forward the housing initiatives born from TAF’s 3.5-year housing journey — including the housing strategy, Built for Plumas, Plumas Housing Council, PlumasHousing.com and…

PRS promotes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Plumas Rural Services announces a full month of community activities to acknowledge October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The annual Purple Light Campaign will light up the community in purple throughout October as a show of solidarity and support for survivors…

Elks work to clean Lake Almanor highway
The Lake Almanor Elks Lodge No. 2626 reports that the Road Warriors, a group of Elks members, recently walked the group’s Adopt-A-Highway route to pick up trash. Jeremy and Jamie Stocks, Bill Mahaffey, Dave Wertanen, and Kathy and Bud Wasson collected 15 bags of trash along the…
Plumas Produce: 100 years of family ranching on Defanti Ranch
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series devoted to the agricultural businesses of Plumas County, each covering a different aspect of agriculture in the region. “I think it all starts in the soil,” said Mia Van Fleet, who operates Defanti Ranch with her husband David in the…
Allen Beauregard Pruitt
Allen Beauregard Pruitt was unexpectedly called to his next great adventure Sept. 7, 2026. Allen was born Dec. 4, 1957, in Portola to Robert and Janette Pruitt. His childhood was spent developing his lifelong passion for sports, the outdoors and entertaining those he loved. After…

Beneficial fire celebration features live music
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council announces a beneficial fire celebration Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 6 p.m. at The Drunk Brush in Quincy. Organizers invite everyone to join fellow burners and community members for an evening centered around beneficial fire in Plumas County.…
University President’s List includes Beckwourth student
Southern New Hampshire University announces Arik Poggie, of Beckwourth, has been named to the university’s summer 2026 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for…
$1.4M in grants aims to enhance boating safety education
California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways announces it is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. Up to $1.4 million in grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit…
Reception supports EPHC health care scholarship
The Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation invites the community to gather for an afternoon reception on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring locally inspired hors d’oeuvres, music and wine for the Dr. Christopher Stanton Scholarship Fund. The event will be held at the Nakoma Resort from…
Lake Almanor Wedding and Event Faire set for Oct. 4
The Elegant Farmer announces a Lake Almanor Wedding and Event Faire set for Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Organizers call the faire “an afternoon filled with local vendors, beautiful inspiration, creative ideas and resources to help bring your next…
Fall Festival returns to Taylorsville
The Taylorsville Ladies Aide Society announces the return of its annual fall festival Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylorsville Historical Hall. A marketplace features quilts, handmade items, art, crafts and a bake sale. Lunch is available for $10. More information is…