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Published September 30Volunteers can help tally roadside animals Oct. 2 – 11
Environment California Research & Policy Center invites residents and travelers statewide to volunteer to help collect data on local wildlife this fall. Between Oct. 2 and 11 the organization will be collecting data using an app that allows people to record when they see an…
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Published September 304-H members use local produce to raise funds
The American Valley 4-H Club announces a bake sale fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lost Sierra Food Project’s annual pumpkin patch event. Items for sale will include seasonal, home-baked cookies, pies, cakes and bars. Most of the recipes will feature…
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Published September 292nd annual Portola fire fair shares preparedness info
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reports the second annual Portola Wildfire Preparedness Fair brought residents and partners together to share information, resources and practical ways to prepare for wildfire and other emergencies. The fair was presented Aug. 15 by the Portola…
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Published 4 hours agoCHP maximum enforcement period starts tomorrow
The California Highway Patrol announces a statewide maximum enforcement period starting 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 2, and continuing through 5:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The focus is on identifying and stopping impaired drivers, with all uniformed personnel participating. “One impaired…
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Published 5 hours agoSting operation: How to safely identify, prevent and get rid of wasps
Editor’s note: As the weather grows colder, wasp season is drawing to a close. But they’ll be back before long. In this article, retired entomologist Rachael Long shares insight into the wasp lifecycle and how they over-winter. Wasps — including yellow jackets, hornets and meat…
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Published 6 hours agoTiny Tot Town hosts fall toddler classes
The Indian Valley Recreation and Parks District announces fall-themed classes at Tiny Tot Town. These drop-off programs for children ages 3 to 5 include crafts, stories and play time. Classes are free for Tot Town members and cost $10 for others. A pumpkin-themed class is set for…
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Published 8 hours agoWorkshop helps teachers present Trout in the Classroom
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announces a Trout in the Classroom teacher training workshop Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., via Microsoft Teams. The Trout in the Classroom program fosters connections between students and nature through hands-on science and the…
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Published 10 hours agoDiane Laurlee Greenspan
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Diane Laurlee Greenspan, 87, Sept. 9, 2026, at home in Quincy, California, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Oakland, a daughter of the late Dorothy and Raymond Lambert. Diane was raised by her late grandparents,…
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Published 11 hours agoLassen National Forest lifts fire restrictions
The Lassen National Forest reports recent weather conditions have reduced fire danger across the forest, prompting LNF officials to rescind fire restrictions on the forest effective at midnight tonight, Oct. 1. This decision is based on fuel moisture conditions and predicted…
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Published 13 hours agoCal Fire announces $10 million in workforce grants
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection recently announced that it has awarded $10 million in grant funding to 17 projects that will strengthen California’s forest-sector workforce, reduce wildfire risk, restore forests and increase the beneficial use of woody…
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Published September 30Road closed near Bucks Lake for powerhouse maintenance
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports the planned closure of a portion of Forest Service Road 24N34 in the Bucks Lake/Grizzly Forebay area to perform maintenance at the Grizzly Powerhouse in Plumas County. The hard closure will be in effect 24 hours a day from approximately 8 a.m.…
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Published September 30Kid-friendly fire cider workshop set for Sierra Valley
The Feather River Land Trust announces a kid-friendly fire cider workshop with Dana Galloway Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center, 495 Beckwourth-Calpine Road. Participants in this free hands-on class will make a colorful,…