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Civil Grand Jury Finds Plumas County Fairgrounds Need “Polishing”
By Dana Loomis April 9, 2026
Report details aging facilities, budget deficits, and recommended fixes for the county-owned fairgrounds.
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CalTrans Announces Work on Hwy 70 to Resume This Week
By Dana Loomis April 6, 2026
Drivers should expect daytime delays as the Cromberg rehabilitation project enters its final construction season.
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Plumas Treasurer-Tax Collector Challenger Shares Background and Priorities
By Dana Loomis April 1, 2026
Local candidate outlines experience and goals in bid to lead county’s tax office.
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Plumas Portion of Gold Lake Highway Open to Traffic
By Dana Loomis March 23, 2026
County crews advance snow removal as seasonal road access expands but some routes remain closed.
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Candidates File for Plumas County Offices
By Dana Loomis March 17, 2026
Local voters will choose supervisors and key county officials in the June primary election.
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“Big Boy” Steam Locomotive Returns to Portola April 8
By Dana Loomis March 3, 2026
The historic locomotive’s stop offers public viewing, rides, and tours as part of a national showcase.
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Bill Would Chart Path to Reintroduce Grizzlies in CA
By Dana Loomis February 25, 2026
Proposal would make it the policy of the state to reintroduce the grizzly bear.
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Plumas National Forest Opens Hiring for Seasonal Positions
By Dana Loomis February 25, 2026
Forest officials seek local applicants for summer roles maintaining recreation sites and managing natural resources.
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Kiley Undecided About Re-Election as Filing Deadline Approaches
By Dana Loomis February 25, 2026
How redistricting and shifting politics complicate Rep. Kevin Kiley’s 2026 plans.
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Plumas Grand Jury Support Criticized; DA Denies Missing Investigation Rumors
By Dana Loomis February 12, 2026
Former grand juror questions county backing as officials defend jury changes and deny report meddling.
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Plumas National Forest Plans to Burn More Piles Near Graeagle
By Dana Loomis February 10, 2026
Forest Service crews will conduct weather-dependent pile burns, with visible smoke expected in nearby communities.
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Plumas Supervisors Hear Update on USDA Wildlife Services Team
By Dana Loomis February 6, 2026
County officials review six-month progress of wildlife conflict response and prevention efforts.
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“Move In!” Program Launches with Private Sector Support
By Dana Loomis February 6, 2026
New initiative offers financial incentives and marketing campaign to attract relocating families to Plumas County.
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State Senate Bill Would Require Assessing Health Impacts from Wildfire Smoke
By Dana Loomis January 27, 2026
Proposal would quantify wildfire smoke health harms and costs to guide future forest management decisions.
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Plumas Supes Approve Radio Upgrade, Discuss Sales Tax, Hear Brown Act Updates
By Dana Loomis January 23, 2026
Supervisors advance emergency communications project while reviewing tax measure language and open-meeting law changes.
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