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At its regular meeting July 15, the Feather River College Board of Trustees discussed possible changes in the management structure at the Feather River College residence halls.

The Feather River College Foundation operates the residence halls. The trustees understood any changes would require the assent of the college foundation.

   At Plumas Charter School’s July board meeting, executive director Janet Wolcott gave an update on the new Indian Valley Academy, which opens in the fall for grades six through eight, and will come under the Plumas Charter umbrella.

Plumas Arts will host the 41st annual Almanor Art Show Aug. 7 - 8, on the Collins Pine lawn on Highway 36, in Chester. Admission to the show is free and hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday.

Proponents and opponents of Measure B will be on hand Thursday, July 29, to answer questions at a community forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Plumas County.

The forum, which starts at 7 p.m., will be held at the Quincy Veterans' Hall. Moderators will be League members who do not live in the Plumas District Hospital district.

According to the National Weather Service, every thunderstorm produces lightning. On average, 300 people are injured and 80 people are killed each year in the U.S. by lightning.

"Thunderstorms are a dangerous weather event and their destructive capabilities should not be taken lightly," said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO.