California borrows $3.4 billion from general fund for Medi-Cal due to budget shortfall, amid controversy over immigrant coverage costs.

Classic motorcycles return to Plumas County for the INOA 2025 Feather River Rally III, June 16-21.

SR 49 between Auburn and Placer/El Dorado County line closes for 7 hours on March 18 for PG&E permit work.

Downieville experiences season’s largest snowfall, with 6 inches accumulated by Friday and more expected.

Plumas County’s new Fire Hazard Severity Zones, impacting local responsibility areas, alter property classifications and building requirements.

Downieville Improvement Group debates maintenance of Main Street buildings, focusing on Sherali family-owned properties.

Downieville’s Yuba Theatre hosts prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in April 2025.

Portola collaborates with Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection and Cal Fire to understand wildfire hazard severity zones mandates.

Heavy snowfall and strong winds forecasted in the Sierra Nevada, impacting travel and requiring preparedness.

A new California law mandates secure storage of firearms at home. It could face legal challenges next year.

Firefighters plan pile burning operations in Plumas National Forest, aiming to treat over 600 acres.

Victim recovers after a shooting at Hard Rock Casino; Yuba County Sheriff’s Office investigates.

Feather River College, now smoke-free, leads rural colleges in tobacco control.

Kathy Fischer marks 40 years as Downieville Day Spa owner, serving generations of community beauty needs.

Jenny Varn’s team triumphs again at the 2025 Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook-Off amid beautiful weather.