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Published 1 hour agoC. Roy Carmichael PTA runs shopping fundraiser
The C. Roy Carmichael Parent Teacher Association announces a Charleston Wrap fundraiser. The group’s fundraising goal is $5,000 and funds raised directly benefit and support CRC Elementary School staff and students, say organizers. Charleston Wrap offers gifts, including holiday,…
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Published September 30Volunteers can help tally roadside animals Oct. 2 – 11
Environment California Research & Policy Center invites residents and travelers statewide to volunteer to help collect data on local wildlife this fall. Between Oct. 2 and 11 the organization will be collecting data using an app that allows people to record when they see an…
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Published September 304-H members use local produce to raise funds
The American Valley 4-H Club announces a bake sale fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lost Sierra Food Project’s annual pumpkin patch event. Items for sale will include seasonal, home-baked cookies, pies, cakes and bars. Most of the recipes will feature…
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Published 85 minutes agoPortola opens meditation area with online reservation system
Portola’s newest public park amenity, the Mindful Pause Yoga and Meditation Garden, is officially open for public use. A new online reservation system streamlines the process of using the space for group classes and events. The meditation area is located along the paved multiuse…
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Published 3 hours agoPlumas court adopts new criminal proceeding protocols
Plumas Superior Court announces it has adopted a new criminal incarceration schedule and new pretrial release protocols, in response to recent rulings by the California Supreme Court. On March 25, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in In re Humphrey (2021) 11…
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Published 5 hours agoGreenville man arrested for Lake Almanor property crimes
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office reports a Greenville man has been arrested for multiple Lake Almanor property crimes. During the past several weeks, the sheriff’s office has been investigating numerous reports of theft, vehicle theft and residential burglary in the Lake…
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Published 21 hours agoCHP maximum enforcement period starts tomorrow
The California Highway Patrol announces a statewide maximum enforcement period starting 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 2, and continuing through 5:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The focus is on identifying and stopping impaired drivers, with all uniformed personnel participating. “One impaired…
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Published 22 hours agoSting operation: How to safely identify, prevent and get rid of wasps
Editor’s note: As the weather grows colder, wasp season is drawing to a close. But they’ll be back before long. In this article, retired entomologist Rachael Long shares insight into the wasp lifecycle and how they over-winter. Wasps — including yellow jackets, hornets and meat…
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Published 23 hours agoTiny Tot Town hosts fall toddler classes
The Indian Valley Recreation and Parks District announces fall-themed classes at Tiny Tot Town. These drop-off programs for children ages 3 to 5 include crafts, stories and play time. Classes are free for Tot Town members and cost $10 for others. A pumpkin-themed class is set for…
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Published October 01Workshop helps teachers present Trout in the Classroom
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announces a Trout in the Classroom teacher training workshop Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., via Microsoft Teams. The Trout in the Classroom program fosters connections between students and nature through hands-on science and the…
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Published October 01Diane Laurlee Greenspan
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Diane Laurlee Greenspan, 87, Sept. 9, 2026, at home in Quincy, California, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Oakland, a daughter of the late Dorothy and Raymond Lambert. Diane was raised by her late grandparents,…
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Published October 01Lassen National Forest lifts fire restrictions
The Lassen National Forest reports recent weather conditions have reduced fire danger across the forest, prompting LNF officials to rescind fire restrictions on the forest effective at midnight tonight, Oct. 1. This decision is based on fuel moisture conditions and predicted…