News in Portola
The Plumas Sun
Published September 23Portola area wood burning curtailment period begins
The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District announces the curtailment period affecting wood burning in the Portola area has begun for the year. The curtailment period extends from Sept. 1 to April 30 each year. During this period, no residential or open outdoor vegetation…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 22Portola completes new water line
With the flip of a switch, water sprayed from the sprinklers at Portola’s ball fields Sept. 2. For the first time in many years, that water came from Golden Springs below Beckwourth Peak, a longtime historical water source for the city. The jets of water irrigating the green…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 21Two events celebrate Western Pacific Railroad history
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum announces two upcoming events celebrating Western Pacific history: a celebration day at the museum in Portola and a convention in Oroville. Western Pacific History Celebration The Western Pacific Railroad Museum invites everyone to gather for…
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 20Gicklhorn sworn in as member of Portola City Council
Jeffrey Gicklhorn is now officially a member of the Portola City Council following his swearing-in ceremony during the council’s Sept. 9 meeting. The ceremony came two months earlier than expected. Gicklhorn was appointed to the council during a special meeting Aug. 18. At that…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 17Speed limits to drop to 20 mph around Portola schools
Portola families may soon see changes to street signs and road striping around C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School. The school is situated on the outskirts of the city, at 895 West St. Just beyond the school, West Street becomes Lake Davis Road and the speed limit increases from…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 12Reggae in the Park comes to Portola for three Sundays
DJ Roots Defender, in collaboration with Feather River Action!, presents Portola Sunday Reggae in the Park, a reggae music event promoting healthy local forests and watersheds. DJ Roots Defender will spin strictly vinyl in this family-friendly outdoor music event at Portola City…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 10Portola skilled nursing facility gets room refresh
Eastern Plumas Health Care announces two prominent rooms in its skilled nursing facility have received a refresh. “Interior design plays a critical role in helping promote wellness and quality of life among residents living in the Portola skilled nursing facility,” said SHD.…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 10First public meeting set for Portola Community Forest idea
During the Portola City Council meeting last night, Sept. 9, Councilmember Lauren Miller announced the first public meeting related to the Portola Community Forest idea. The meeting is set for tonight, Thursday, Sept. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Portola branch of the Plumas County…