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Published September 22Quincy farm celebrates fall equinox
Lost Sierra Food Project announces a fall equinox potluck tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Rugged Roots Farm in Quincy. Organizers invite everyone for a corn stalk harvesting project from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a community potluck celebrating the fall equinox from 6:30…
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Published September 22Damiano ties school record as FRC defeats Hartnell
Feather River College Athletics announces Donovan Damiano tied an FRC record with a 43-yard field goal as Golden Eagles football defeated Hartnell College 41-7 Sept. 19 in Quincy. Damiano connected from 28 yards to open the scoring before drilling the record-tying 43-yarder later…
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Published September 22Sierra Valley Preserve hosts scarf-dyeing event
Feather River Land Trust announces a scarf-dyeing event Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center. Leader Ivy Guild will present garden scarves and the essentials of natural dyes. This workshop begins with a hands-on silk scarf-dyeing…
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Published September 2232 youth stewards complete 2026 P-CREW
The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment congratulates this summer’s 32 youth stewards who completed the P-CREW 2026 season. The Plumas Conservation, Restoration, and Education in Watersheds program aims to develop the next generation of diverse natural resource…
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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…
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Published September 22Slide near Toni’s closes Highway 70
The Quincy Area California Highway Patrol reports State Route 70 is closed at State Route 89 — the Greenville Wye — due to a rockslide/mudslide that occurred today. The slide is located near Toni’s Burgers and More, formerly Scooter’s Cafe. The CHP says there is no estimated time…
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Published September 22Car wash supports Quincy High’s Class of 2027
Quincy Junior-Senior High School announces the Class of 2027 is hosting a community car wash this Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at Les Schwab Tire Center, 116 E. Main St. All donations and proceeds from the two-hour event will directly benefit the junior class. The…
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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…
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Published September 21League of Women Voters essay contest underway
The League of Women Voters of Plumas County invites local high school students to enter the Nancy Lund Memorial Essay Contest. All Plumas County students in grades nine through 12 are eligible, whether they are enrolled at Plumas Unified School District, a county charter school…
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Published September 21Marriage licenses: Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2026
The following marriage licenses were issued by the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder’s Office Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2026: Sept. 4: Lesley Paola Juarez-Rolon and Carlos Alfonso Vega Jr. of Reno, NV. Sept. 8: Hayley Christine Henson and Jesse Russel Froemmling of Meadow Valley, CA. Sept.…
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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…
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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…