News across Plumas County

Crafting event creates connections through art
Plumas Rural Services reports its Family Empowerment Center is hosting an inaugural crafting event called Crafting Connections to create community, support and connections through art. Crafting Connections is set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. at Plumas Rural Services, 711 E.…

Quincy local makes state player of the week
Feather River College Athletics announces the sophomore middle blocker Shelby Nussle was named one of the first California Community College Athletic Association Women’s Volleyball Coaches Association state players of the week for the 2026 women’s volleyball season. The…

Concealed carry weapon applications move to new system
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office announces that all concealed carry weapon permit initial and renewal applications will be completed electronically through Permitium as of Sept. 1. Applicants will be able to complete the application process online. Both initial and renewal…

Flock cameras? Not in Plumas County
The rumor that Plumas County has Flock Safety cameras or any other automated license plate readers is just that: rumor. And there are no plans to acquire any, according to Plumas County Sheriff Chad Hermann and California Highway Patrol Lt. Cmdr. Marc Peachey. The popular cameras…

Bread 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…

Golf tournament supports Sierra-Plumas school district
The Sierra Schools Foundation announces Swinging for the Schools golf tournament, the group’s annual fundraiser, set for Sunday, Oct. 11. Organizers encourage golfers to gather their friends, family and coworkers and hit the green for the 14th annual tournament at Plumas Pines…

Training focuses on improving mental health holds
Plumas County Behavioral Health announces it is hosting an educational training on mental health holds, also known as 5150 applications. The training will be held at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds Mineral Building Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. The training is…

Trout 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.…

Van Lottum scores twice in Golden Eagles 2-1 road win
Feather River College Athletics announces Tim Van Lottum scored twice and goalkeeper Maxim Tomte Bauer made seven saves as the FRC men’s soccer team defeated Las Positas College 2-1 on the road Sept. 8. Van Lottum, a sophomore forward from Brumen, Netherlands, put the Golden…

CalAIM Community Care welcomes new coordinator
Eastern Plumas Health Care announces the recent addition of new a coordinator, Desiree Holderman, to its California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Community Care team. Aside from connecting Medi-Cal members with health and social services, Holderman is a central point of…

5 sheriff’s office employees sworn into new roles
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office announces that five employees were sworn into new roles last month. During a ceremony at the courthouse, PCSO recognized and congratulated the following team members for their dedication to the department and the community:

Plumas 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…