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Elephant and Twain Fires Near Full Containment
By Dana Loomis July 23, 2026
Firefighters continue mop-up and patrol as investigators probe causes; no injuries or structures lost.
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Firefighters Attack Blazes in Plumas, Lassen, and Sierra Counties
By Dana Loomis July 14, 2026
Elephant Fire reaches 12,300 acres while two smaller fires stabilize.
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Caltrans Announces 24/7 Traffic Controls on Highway 70 Through Cromberg
By Dana Loomis July 10, 2026
Summer-long road rehabilitation project may cause delays up to 25 minutes for motorists.
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Firefighters Respond to River Fire, Forest Service Urges Caution
By Dana Loomis July 1, 2026
Small blaze near Clio highlights early-season wildfire risk in Plumas National Forest.
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Tahoe Forest Spraying Concerns Make International News
By Dana Loomis June 25, 2026
Residents question Forest Service herbicide use in post-Caldor fire forest restoration efforts.
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Eight Lighting Fires in Plumas National Forest Contained
By Dana Loomis June 24, 2026
Small lightning-sparked blazes quickly contained as crews monitor forest for additional starts.
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Supervisors Address Tax Collector Closure, Fair Leadership, Payroll Delays, Herbicides
By Dana Loomis June 17, 2026
County officials discuss staffing changes, payroll system launch, fairgrounds oversight, and forest herbicide plans
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Cal Fire Suspends Residential Burn Permits
By Dana Loomis June 17, 2026
High fire danger prompts halt to debris burning in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties.
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Plumas Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office Temporarily Closed
By Dana Loomis June 11, 2026
County redirects tax services to Auditor-Controller while elected treasurer-tax collector is away.
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Lost & Found Gravel Festival Returns to Portola June 13
By Dana Loomis June 9, 2026
The gravel bike race returns this weekend, with in-person registration available on Friday.
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Plumas Civil Grand Jury Releases Final Report
By Dana Loomis June 8, 2026
Report adds a review of county roads and challenges facing small-county grand juries.
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Concerns Raised About Herbicide Spraying in National Forest
By Dana Loomis June 3, 2026
Debate focuses on wildfire prevention methods, health risks, and alternatives to chemical vegetation control.
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Plumas County Tax Measure Defeated, Mixed Results for Incumbents
By Dana Loomis June 3, 2026
Unofficial primary results show supervisor shifts, new treasurer-tax collector, and failed sales tax hike
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New Plumas CAO, Daniel Pargee, Starts Work
By Dana Loomis June 1, 2026
Pargee emphasizes listening, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility as he steps into county leadership
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Democratic Candidate for Assembly District 1 Shares Background and Priorities
By Dana Loomis May 18, 2026
Mt. Shasta Democrat emphasizes wildfire resilience, utility relief, and responsive representation across rural district
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