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Plumas Supervisors Adopt 2026-2027 Budget, County Faces Ongoing Deficit
Existing fund balances help cover expenses in the spending plan.
By Dana Loomis October 7, 2026 2 min read
The Mountain Messenger
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Nevada County Approves Application Process for Cannabis Dispensaries
North San Juan and Soda Springs stores would require further approvals.
October 7, 2026 5 min read
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Kings Reshape Backcourt, but Forecasts Point to More Losses
Acuff leads rookie additions after Sacramento’s 22–60 season.
October 6, 2026 4 min read
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AppleFest Returns to Forest City on October 18
Apple desserts, music, and a potluck will support the historical association.
October 6, 2026 1 min read
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‘The Hopeful and the Has-Been’: Sierra County’s Clerk-Recorder Handoff
Supervisors appoint Melissa Kinneer and honor Heather Foster’s 29-year career.
October 6, 2026 4 min read
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SYRCL Plans Two Fall Salmon Rafting Expeditions
Lower Yuba River trips welcome participants ages 4 and older.
October 5, 2026 2 min read
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Wild Things Brings Animal Encounters to Downieville School
Students felt an owl’s soft feathers and met a giant python.
October 5, 2026 3 min read
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Nevada County Crisis Unit Reopens in Grass Valley
Adult walk-in care resumes; mobile services shift providers November 1.
October 5, 2026 3 min read
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Eastern Plumas Health Care Plans CEO Handoff
Doug McCoy will remain chief executive until May 2027.
October 5, 2026 2 min read
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Nevada County Moves Election Operations to Grass Valley
Early voting begins October 5 at the Loma Rica center.
September 30, 2026 2 min read
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Newsom Orders Storm Readiness as Local Crews Prepare
Sierra County and Caltrans clear drainage and ready snow equipment.
September 30, 2026 3 min read
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Assemblywoman Hadwick Selected for Prestigious Rodel Fellowship
Two-year program brings elected leaders together across party lines.
By Dana Loomis September 30, 2026 2 min read
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Grass Valley Sues Over Fire Truck Prices and Delays
City alleges overcharges on two KME trucks; case moves to Wisconsin.
September 29, 2026 3 min read
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Nevada County School District Plans Sawmill Expansion
CAL FIRE also offers Feather River College $906,620 for fire training.
September 29, 2026 3 min read
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Sierra County Fire Ban Ends as Tahoe Eases Restrictions
Private-property restrictions lift; Stage 1 rules continue on national forest land
September 28, 2026 3 min read
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New Hwy 70 Traffic Patterns for Portola Expected in October
Plan adds buffered bike lanes and keeps roadside parking.
By Dana Loomis September 28, 2026 1 min read
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Sierra Valley Ballot Drop Box Moves to Sierraville
New state law brings weekday access, replacing Loyalton’s Election Day site.
September 25, 2026 3 min read
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Quincy Dog Walk to Raise Domestic Violence Awareness Canceled
Free October 3 event includes lunch and a dog costume contest.
Updated September 29, 2026 1 min read
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Robin Garcia to Lead Nevada County Arts & Culture
Eliza Tudor will advise her successor through at least year’s end.
September 24, 2026 2 min read
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Gold Rush Days Excites With Main Street Showdown
Nevada Gunfighters joined a program of mining talks, demonstrations, and music.
September 23, 2026 2 min read
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