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The Plumas Sun
Published 13 hours agoPG&E Foundation awards wildfire safety grants
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announces $1 million in wildfire safety grants to organizations across the region. The grants are awarded by the California Fire Foundation with support from the PG&E Corporation Foundation. With wildfire season a year-round reality in California,…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 02C. Roy Carmichael PTA runs shopping fundraiser
The C. Roy Carmichael Parent Teacher Association announces a Charleston Wrap fundraiser. The group’s fundraising goal is $5,000 and funds raised directly benefit and support CRC Elementary School staff and students, say organizers. Charleston Wrap offers gifts, including holiday,…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 02Golf Report: Sept. 14 – 26
The Plumas Sun invites all Plumas County golf courses, associations and clubs to submit information on games and activities for the Golf Report. Send information and questions to editor@plumassun.org. Grizzly Ranch ranks No. 1 in state Top 22 Picks reports Grizzly Ranch Golf Club…
The Plumas Sun
Published 8 hours agoChester Elementary celebrates students of the week
Chester Elementary School announces it is celebrating seven students of the week for the week of Sept. 28: Charlie, Gloria, Scarlett, Leo, Johnny, Caleigh and Emmet. School personnel say they are proud of these students for showcasing excellent character in the classroom as well…
The Plumas Sun
Published 9 hours agoAnnual Apple Squeeze returns to Indian Falls
The Dawn Institute invites the community to an afternoon of fall fun at its annual Apple Squeeze and Community Potluck Oct. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring apples to press, empty bottles to fill with fresh cider, and a snack to share. Organizers encourage…
The Plumas Sun
Published 11 hours agoMeeting tonight shares info about Quincy prescribed burn
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council announces a community meeting to share information on the upcoming North Galleppi Prescribed Burn. The meeting is set for tonight, Saturday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. at the Quincy library, 445 Jackson St. As weather and resources allow, partners plan…
The Plumas Sun
Published 15 hours agoFeather River College hosts Quincy Community Supper
Feather River College announces it recently hosted the Quincy Community Supper on Sept. 23. The recent supper marks 24 years of fellowship and dining together as a community, a tradition that FRC has supported since the very beginning, said organizers. On the menu were pulled…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 02Sierra Valley nature walks set for Sundays in October
Feather River Land Trust announces free nature walks with Ranger Jill Adams each Sunday in October at the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center. The first walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Every Sunday in October, participants meet at the nature center for a walk…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 02Portola opens meditation area with online reservation system
Portola’s newest public park amenity, the Mindful Pause Yoga and Meditation Garden, is officially open for public use. A new online reservation system streamlines the process of using the space for group classes and events. The meditation area is located along the paved multiuse…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 02Plumas court adopts new criminal proceeding protocols
Plumas Superior Court announces it has adopted a new criminal incarceration schedule and new pretrial release protocols, in response to recent rulings by the California Supreme Court. On March 25, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in In re Humphrey (2021) 11…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 02Greenville man arrested for Lake Almanor property crimes
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office reports a Greenville man has been arrested for multiple Lake Almanor property crimes. During the past several weeks, the sheriff’s office has been investigating numerous reports of theft, vehicle theft and residential burglary in the Lake…
The Plumas Sun
Published October 01CHP 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…