Editor’s note: This story is part of a series devoted to the agricultural businesses of Plumas County, each covering a different aspect of agriculture in the region. In August 2020, multiple lightning strikes started 21 fires along Claremont Creek just south of Quincy. They quickly formed the North Complex Fire and, over the course of […]
Seneca Healthcare District invites the community to gather for its Your Money at Work event, which highlights progress on the new Lake Almanor Community Hospital. “Come see your tax dollars and donations at work, celebrate the progress and be part of the journey toward a healthier future for our community,” said SHD. The events is […]
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. urges the public to take extra safety precautions as water flows will be higher for whitewater recreation through the weekend of Aug. 22 and 23 on a stretch of the North Fork Feather River. During the higher flows these parts of the river contain Class III, IV and V rapids, […]
Plumas County announces that the Feather River College Foundation and Plumas Arts are presenting Gallery of the Woods on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing an immersive celebration of art, nature and community to Greenhorn Ranch, 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road between Quincy and Blairsden. Event starts at noon, with tours leaving at 1 – 2:00 p.m. Guests […]
Bicycles, backpacks, tents and a bright red kayak now fill the red barn in downtown Quincy, once home to Quincy Lumber and Supply. The equipment did not arrive in a large retail shipment. Much of it came from Plumas County residents who brought outdoor gear from their homes and garages. Crooked Trails, the outdoor gear […]
The California Department of Transportation District 2 announces it will host a virtual workshop Thursday, Aug. 20, to provide information about the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program and available funding opportunities for transportation planning projects throughout the region. The sustainable transportation planning grant workshop will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. via Microsoft…
Plumas County Veterans Services announces this year’s Veterans Stand Down event, set for Sept. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 55 Bellamy Lane in Quincy. The stand down is a free two-day event dedicated to serving veterans and their families by connecting them […]
The Plumas County Library reports the Quincy branch offers a new session of beginners’ computer classes starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, and running through Wednesday, Sept. 30. The first class starts with “How do I turn this thing on?” and each subsequent class builds on the previous week’s lesson. Classes are held at 11 a.m. in […]
Feather River College Athletics announces six sophomore men’s basketball team members have moved on to opportunities at four-year colleges after their memorable 2025-26 season. The Golden Eagles finished 22-8 overall, completed a perfect 10-0 run through the Golden Valley Conference, captured the program’s first conference championship since 2016-17 and advanced to the second round of […]
Anna Ward joined her Heavenly Father Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Chico, California, at the age of 63. Anna Marie Laster was born Dec. 12, 1962, in Ukiah, California, to Marvin Glenn Laster and Dorothy Marie (Davidson) Laster. Anna had one younger brother, Steven Glenn, and a chosen family, Sandy and LaCrisha Pogue. She was […]