News across Plumas County
2nd annual Portola fire fair shares preparedness info
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reports the second annual Portola Wildfire Preparedness Fair brought residents and partners together to share information, resources and practical ways to prepare for wildfire and other emergencies. The fair was presented Aug. 15 by the Portola…

First Friday features watercolor, woodwork, photography
Two Quincy galleries are hosting opening receptions during this October’s First Friday Art Walk. Participants can visit the Main Street Artists Gallery and the Plumas Arts Gallery for opening receptions from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. First Friday festivities include wine,…

Wild Pines celebrates 5 years with artisan fair
Wild Pines Shop announces it will celebrate five years in business with its fifth annual Meet the Makers Artisan Fair on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Graeagle. The annual event brings together the local and regional artists and makers whose work fills the shelves…
ROCE meeting considers town center, events, ride sharing
The Almanor Foundation reports Chester’s Recharge Our Community’s Economy team recently gathered for its quarterly meeting. Community members, Plumas County staff and partners at Rural Community Assistance Corporation discussed updates on the three projects currently being…

United Policyholders offers insurance webinar, resources
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council announces it is sharing information from United Policyholders as a public outreach resource for Plumas County residents navigating California’s home insurance market. United Policyholders is a nonprofit providing information and advocacy for…
Golden Eagles sweep Yuba with matching 3-0 shutouts
Feather River College Athletics announces its men’s and women’s soccer teams enjoyed a perfect afternoon at home Sept. 18 as the Golden Eagle women and men each recorded a 3-0 victory over Yuba College. More information, including game schedules, is available online for both the…
Sound the Alarm offers free smoke detectors
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reports that months of collaboration in partnership with the American Red Cross have resulted in local implementation of the Sound the Alarm program. The Sound the Alarm program provides free smoke detectors, helping to ensure that every home…
Positive change expected from second FCMAT report
Real estate, student enrollment figures and trustee board openings were on the agenda at the regular meeting of the Plumas County Office of Education and Plumas Unified School District boards Sept. 9 in Portola. Second assessment coming soon PCOE school superintendent Andrea…
Marriage licenses: Sept. 11 – Sept. 24, 2026
The following marriage licenses were issued by the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder’s Office Sept. 11 to Sept. 24, 2026: Sept. 11: Barbara Ann Bruner and Dusty James Miller of Quincy, CA. Sept. 17: Abigail Mae Labahn and Bryce Dalton Black of SD. Sept. 17: Emily Paige Paris and Joe…
Elevated radon leads to partial closure of PUSD office
High radon levels were recently discovered at the Plumas Unified District Office, leading to a temporary closure of the lower floor. The basement typically houses employees of the Plumas County Office of Education. Those staff members have been relocated indefinitely. Over the…
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Neil A. Beck

Feather River College hosts financial aid workshop
Feather River College announces it is working with the California Student Aid Commission to offer a financial aid workshop Tuesday, Oct. 20, on the FRC campus. The workshop will run from 8 a.m. to noon on the bottom floor of the college’s library in LRC 871. A light breakfast and…