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The Plumas Sun
Published September 21Trail work progresses, including help from youth crew
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship announces its pro trail crew made solid progress on two projects recently, despite both high fire danger and rain. Conditions prevented the crew from using power tools or the mini excavator on many days. Over in Portola on Beckwourth Peak, after…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 21TAF announces new fund supporting local seniors
The Almanor Foundation announces a new fund: the Helping Hands Senior Services Fund to supporting local seniors. “Every senior deserves a safe, caring and comfortable place to call home,” said TAF. “Yet across Plumas County, many older neighbors face daily struggles with routine…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 20Local child care providers invited to Art in Nature
Plumas Rural Services invites all local family child care providers; family, friend and neighbor providers; and child care center staff to a free hands-on event. Lisa DeFonte, from the California Preschool Instructional Network, presents Art in Nature, featuring hands-on,…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 18League of Women Voters hosts podiatrist as guest speaker
League of Women Voters of Plumas County reports local Plumas District Hospital podiatrist Dr. Juan Martinez was a guest speaker at the group’s monthly meeting Aug. 19. Martinez is a board-certified doctor of podiatric medicine and completed 11 years of study to become a…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 17Chester Town Center input sought at three meetings
The Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce invites community members to join upcoming Chester Town Center community meetings to discuss ideas, wants, needs and priorities in greater detail. Meetings are set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 101 Meadowbrook Loop on the following dates:…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 16Work day focuses on Lavezzola Creek Trail
The Tahoe National Forest announces a volunteer work day scheduled on the Lavezzola Creek Trail on Sunday, Sept. 20, to finish work on parts of a 5-mile reroute. Volunteers can ride to the meetup point at the A-Tree, where the Gold Valley Rim off-highway vehicle trail, the…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 16Meeting examines Plumas National Forest herbicide use
Plumas Grassroots Collective announces an upcoming meeting on herbicide use in the Plumas National Forest Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Quincy branch of the Plumas County Library. Organizers call the gathering “a communal attempt in sharing diverse perspectives,…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 16Law enforcement officers meet first graders
Chester Elementary School thanks its community partners with the California Highway Patrol and California Department of Fish and Game for visiting with the school’s first graders. The topic of the presentation was “what it means to be a community helper,” said the school. “Our…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 14Bread for the Journey supports ALIVE program
Plumas Rural Services announces Bread for the Journey Feather River has joined others in the Plumas County community to support the ALIVE program — Adults for Learning and growing, Integration in the community, Vocations of choice, Enthusiasm for life — which provides support for…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 14Trout Unlimited plans Middle Fork river cleanup
Feather River Trout Unlimited announces it is hosting a Middle Fork Feather River cleanup Saturday, Oct. 3. Organizers say volunteers with the Feather River Chapter of Trout Unlimited will scour the banks for trash along the Middle Fork between Graeagle and Blairsden from 9 a.m.…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 13Plumas Underburn Cooperative meeting includes field tour
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council invites those interested in beneficial fire to the Plumas Underburn Cooperative’s September meeting. The group will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Sierra Institute for Community and Environment in Taylorsville. Organizers say…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 13Almanor Foundation opens wildfire relief, recovery grants
The Almanor Foundation announces that its 2026 Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund grant cycle is officially open. The organization invites eligible organizations to apply for funding that supports relief, rebuilding and long-term revitalization efforts for communities impacted by…