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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
Free October 3 event includes lunch and a dog costume contest.
September 25, 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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Nevada Street Bridge to Close During Friday Inspection
Inspections typically take 30–40 minutes but can last two hours.
Updated September 23, 2026 1 min read
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Big City Rod Run Returns With a Relaxed Format
Sierra City gathering draws an estimated 22 cars.
September 23, 2026 1 min read
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Plumas Supervisors Hold Hearings on Budget and Personnel
County reports nearly 18% of its positions are vacant.
By Dana Loomis September 23, 2026 2 min read
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New Laws Add Requirements for Data Center Approvals
Water studies, operating disclosures, and power-cost rules shape future proposals.
September 22, 2026 5 min read
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Newsom Vetoes Hadwick’s Bill to Fill Fair Board Vacancies
Governor cites vetting concerns; Hadwick sought relief from appointment delays.
September 22, 2026 3 min read
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Forest Service Proposes Wider Class 1 E-Bike Access
Quincy’s South Park trails illustrate where riding access could change.
September 21, 2026 2 min read
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Feather River College Hosts College and Career Fair
Sierra and Plumas students can explore colleges and local careers.
September 21, 2026 2 min read
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Floriston Fire Reaches 75% Containment as Mop-Up Continues
Drones pinpoint hot spots; highway and forest restrictions remain.
September 21, 2026 3 min read
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Nevada County Advances Parking Restrictions on Four Roads
Residents urge safe overnight spaces as supervisors consider alternatives.
September 18, 2026 3 min read
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Public Meeting on Herbicide Spraying in Plumas National Forest Announced
Grassroots group will host September 22 discussion at Quincy library.
By Dana Loomis September 17, 2026 1 min read
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Portola Announces Community Clean-Up and Scavenger Hunt
Volunteers can win prizes and share lunch on September 19.
By Dana Loomis September 16, 2026 2 min read
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Sierra County Adopts Budget With Little Room to Spare
Carryover helps balance spending as supervisors defer some expenses.
September 16, 2026 3 min read
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Zip Books Program Loses Funding in State Budget
Small libraries used the grants to build collections on limited budgets.
September 16, 2026 2 min read
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Wolf-Hazing Training Draws More Than 20 Ranchers
Sierraville course prepares ranchers to seek permits for projectiles and pursuit.
September 16, 2026 3 min read
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Sierra County Adds $56,711 to Health Records Contract
The transfer covers 550 files, some containing hundreds of documents.
September 15, 2026 3 min read
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Plumas Workshop to Consider Retail Cannabis Ordinance
Draft would allow up to five businesses in unincorporated communities.
September 15, 2026 4 min read
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