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As the season changes and snow settles over Lassen Volcanic National Park, visitors trade in their hiking boots for snowshoes, skis and sleds to explore a land of fire now coated in ice.

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‘It’s the place to be’: A winter in Lassen Volcanic National Park | The Plumas Sun
As the season changes and snow settles over Lassen Volcanic National Park, visitors trade in their hiking boots for snowshoes, skis and sleds to explore a
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November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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🎙️In today's episode of Plumas Community Radio KQNY Radio News: Supervisors propose 1% sales tax, Beckworuth Peak FPD gets an equipment grant, and more. bit.ly/3XfiFLt
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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#QuincyCA area residents were startled by a loud explosion at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, prompting several to call 911. The incident occurred near the west end of River Ranch RV Park at 42331 State Route 70 near Feather River College.

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Explosion at River Ranch RV Park | The Plumas Sun
Quincy area residents were startled by a loud explosion at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, prompting several to call 911. The incident occurred near the west
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November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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The #PlumasCounty Board of Supervisors has proposed a 1% countywide sales tax as a way to resolve a persistent gap between county spending and revenues.

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Supervisors propose 1% across-the-board sales tax | The Plumas Sun
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has proposed a 1% countywide sales tax as a way to resolve a persistent gap between county spending and
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November 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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A panel of #Plumas District Hospital leaders discussed a new skilled nursing facility, an alternative birth center and how cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act might affect operations at a standing-room-only info session.

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PDH panel discusses new facility, maternity care, Medicaid | The Plumas Sun
Editor’s note: Lori Simpson helped organize this event but had no role in conducting the interviews or presentations. It was standing room only at a
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November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Save the date: Join us for a free holiday screening of 'A Christmas Story' Sun. Dec. 14 at the Townhall Theater in #QuincyCA Social hour begins at 5:00 with movie to follow at 6:00
November 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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The California Wildlife Conservation Board voted Nov. 20 to grant $5.5 million to the Wášiw-šiw Land Trust to support the purchase of 10,274 acres in the Washoe tribal homelands including parcels in #plumascounty.

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Washoe Tribe to acquire 10,000 acres in largest Sierra Nevada land return | The Plumas Sun
The California Wildlife Conservation Board voted Nov. 20 to grant $5.5 million to the Wášiw-šiw Land Trust to support the purchase of 10,274 acres in the
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November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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California wildlife officials recognized a new wolf pack Nov. 17. The new Grizzly pack consists of a single breeding pair and a pup in the southern and southeastern corner of Plumas County, an area known as Clover Valley.

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Emerging wolf pack keeps the state total at 10 | The Plumas Sun
California wildlife officials recognized a new wolf pack Nov. 17. The new Grizzly pack consists of a single breeding pair and a pup in the southern and
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November 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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For more than a quarter century, the fate of the county-owned Hall-Lawry home, at the corner of Jackson and Bradley streets in #QuincyCA, has remained in limbo. Today there’s a new vision: public bathrooms, and, maybe someday, a visitor’s center.

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Will the historic Lawry house play a role in Quincy’s future? | The Plumas Sun
For more than a quarter century, the fate of the county-owned Hall-Lawry home, at the corner of Jackson and Bradley streets in Quincy, has remained in
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The Society of Professional Journalists Norcal presented its 2025 Excellence in Journalism award for Distinguished Service to Journalism to Jane Braxton Little, editor-in-chief of The Plumas Sun. The Nov. 13 ceremony was a proud moment for the whole Sun team.

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SPJ award honors The Plumas Sun editor | The Plumas Sun
The Society of Professional Journalists Norcal presented its 2025 Excellence in Journalism award for Distinguished Service to Journalism to Jane Braxton
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November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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A somber #PlumasCounty Board of Supervisors listened as Supervisor Mimi Hall announced publicly that she received a text threat on her cell phone.

“It was one word: Die,” she announced at the board’s Nov. 4 meeting.

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Supervisor Hall responds to cell phone death threat | The Plumas Sun
A somber Plumas County Board of Supervisors listened as Supervisor Mimi Hall announced publicly that she received a text threat on her cell phone. “It was
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Supervisors are considering whether to renew the #PlumasCounty Tourism Marketing District. The Plumas County Tourism Association, which serves the western half of #Plumas, is seeking a 10-year extension & an increase of the TOT from 2% to 3%.

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Tourism funding sparks debate | The Plumas Sun
Tourism accounts for hundreds of Plumas County jobs in hospitality, restaurants and retail businesses. As tourism replaces logging and mining as a major
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November 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Plumas County residents who receive benefits through SNAP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, were expected to have them restored Friday, Nov. 7.

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SNAP payments starting to flow | The Plumas Sun
Plumas County residents who receive benefits through SNAP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, were expected
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November 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Construction has begun on a new Public Safety Center in #GreenvilleCA

The 11,200-square-foot building will house the Fire Department, the #PlumasCounty Sheriff’s Office substation & ambulance. All were lost in the 2021 #DixieFire.

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Public Safety Center construction underway | The Plumas Sun
A story-high mound of dirt beside a yawning hole in the ground are sure signs of progress: Construction has begun on a Public Safety Center in Greenville
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November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Although #Prop50 passed statewide, #PlumasCounty voters rejected the measure 62% to 38%. Also on the ballot were local CSD seats and a seat on the school board.

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#election2025 #plumas #PUSD #QuincyCA #IndianValleyCA #GreenvilleCA #GoldMountainCA #GreaeagleCA
Plumas County 2025 unofficial election results | The Plumas Sun
Plumas County voters rejected Proposition 50 in the unofficial results for the Nov. 4 special election, which came in shortly after the polls closed at 8
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November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter, has honored our own Jane Braxton Little, editor-in-chief of The Plumas Sun, with the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award!

Congratulations Jane!

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November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that benefits would be cut off starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown and federal funding freeze. Here's how that's impacting #PlumasCounty

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Plumas food pantries prepare for SNAP freeze  | The Plumas Sun
In the third week of October, Kate Rahmeyer, executive director of Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center, heard it first from her clients in
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November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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700 ballots returned to the election office. If you have not received a ballot, visit the the election office.

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Elections office reminds voters to check mail for ballots | The Plumas Sun
The Plumas County Elections Office is reminding voters to check their mail and ensure they have received their ballots for the upcoming election. More
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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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#IndianValley Recreation and Parks District cut a bright orange ribbon to open a new state-of-the-art fitness center at Indian Valley Academy Nov. 1

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Indian Valley celebrates opening of new facilities | The Plumas Sun
A cheer went up in Greenville around noon Nov. 1 when members of the Indian Valley Recreation and Parks District cut a bright orange ribbon to open a new
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November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Richard DuVarney, the newly appointed state administrator for #Plumas Unified School District, attended his first school board meeting Oct. 15 in #ChesterCA.

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New PUSD administrator takes over | The Plumas Sun
Richard DuVarney, the newly appointed state administrator for Plumas Unified School District, attended his first school board meeting Oct. 15 in Chester.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The Judicial Council of California is planning to build a new 23,097-square-foot courthouse in #QuincyCA on the site currently occupied by Feather Publishing Company.

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State seeks input on new courthouse | The Plumas Sun
The Judicial Council of California is planning to build a new 23,097-square-foot courthouse in Quincy on the site currently occupied by Feather
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October 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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The #PlumasCounty Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Joshua Mizrahi as #Plumas County Director of Human Resources Oct. 21

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Josh Mizrahi named HR director | The Plumas Sun
When the Plumas County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Joshua Mizrahi as Plumas County Director of Human Resources Oct. 21, the board room
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October 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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This is National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 20 to 24. The theme this year is Safe Stops, Stronger Communities, according to the National Coalition for Safer Roads.

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Tony Arcangeli honored as school bus driver mentor | The Plumas Sun
This is National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 20 to 24. The theme this year is Safe Stops, Stronger Communities, according to the National Coalition for
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October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Approximately 350 people gathered at Dame Shirley Plaza in #QuincyCA Saturday Oct. 18 to participate in a #NoKings protest, one of many such gatherings held nationwide.

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Plumas and Sierra county residents join in ‘No Kings’ day | The Plumas Sun
Approximately 350 people gathered at Dame Shirley Plaza in Quincy Saturday Oct. 18 to participate in a No Kings protest, one of many such gatherings held
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October 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Residents are having trouble getting their items on the Board of Supervisors agenda.

Chairman Kevin Goss said the supervisors have been focusing on getting a budget approved for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and resolving “efficiencies of government.”

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Board of Supervisors agenda draws complaints | The Plumas Sun
A complaint about land use in Genesee Valley has been languishing for months, waiting to make the agenda of a Plumas County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM