News across Plumas County

FRC Rodeo rides into Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
Feather River College Athletics announces the annual FRC Rodeo is set for Oct. 1 through 3 at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds. Festivities include a kickoff tri-tip dinner Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. This year, the event also includes mutton busting for the first…

‘Toy Story 5’ comes to Mt. Lassen Theatre
Mt. Lassen Community Church announces a screening of “Toy Story 5” Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. at the Mt. Lassen Theatre. Admission is free thanks to sponsorship from Chester Quality Car Wash. Mt. Lassen Community Church manages the theatre, located at 200 Main St in Chester.

Bennett sentenced to two years in jail
Lorrie Deann Bennett, 63, of Quincy, was sentenced to two years in the Plumas County jail Sept. 18 for felony manslaughter and drunk driving convictions stemming from a Feb. 23 accident that took the life of Victoria Pearl Rollisson, 24. Bennett pleaded no contest July 24 to…

Plumas-Sierra Farm Bureau scholarship program opens
The Plumas-Sierra County Farm Bureau announces it is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. Completed applications must be received by Oct. 15. The renewable scholarship supports eligible students connected to the Plumas-Sierra County Farm Bureau or local…

Pumpkin Patch fundraiser returns to Quincy
Lost Sierra Food Project invites the community to gather Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. The event includes kids’ activities, Quintopia Brewing Co. beer, Inner Light Integrative Health mocktails, sweet treats and live bluegrass by…

PDH launches mobile therapy services at Quincy High
Plumas District Hospital announces it has launched mobile therapy services at Quincy Junior-Senior High School. “In times of community transition, local institutions look for innovative ways to protect and support the next generation,” said the hospital. Organizers said the…

League 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…

Golf Report: Aug. 30 – Sept. 13
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. Sept. 2: Wednesday Playday Both balls was the game on the Sept. 2 Graeagle…

The Blue Line Fly Fishing Outdoors Report with Dean Growdon
By Dean Growdon Lake Almanor is a large reservoir in Plumas County, Northern California, near the town of Chester. Situated at roughly 4,500 feet in the northern Sierra Nevada, it […]

Supervisors dedicate October to disabilities employment awareness
“It’s hard to see disabled people lose their jobs,” said Jaramie Bodenham. “They have to have jobs … to pay for things. For me it was easy because I got help from my dad.” Bodenham, who works at Round Table Pizza, was one of several people who addressed the Plumas County Board of…

FRC soccer defeats De Anza, returns for home game Friday
Feather River College Athletics announces three Golden Eagles found the net and goalkeeper Liam Keeble made 11 saves as the FRC men’s soccer team earned a 3-1 road victory over De Anza College on Sept. 15. Sophomore Charlie Cushion, of London, England, opened the scoring in the…
