Missing person reported
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release today asking for the public’s help in finding Philip “Garr” Ohle,…
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Search underway for suspected assailant; now in custody
12:30 p.m.: Sheriff Greg Hagwood reports that the suspect is in custody; he was arrested on Beskeen Lane. The sheriff…
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Overturned tanker closes 70; highway reopens
10:55 p.m.: The CHP has announced that Highway 70 is now open. 8:20 p.m. update: Highway 70 remains closed. According…
Read moreReminder: Spring Garden Bridge delays Sept. 11
Caltrans has issued a traffic alert for the Spring Garden Bridge Project on Highway 70. Caltrans and its contractors will…
Read moreSpring Garden Bridge delays on Sept. 11
Caltrans has issued a traffic alert for the Spring Garden Bridge Project on Highway 70. Caltrans and its…
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Three homes destroyed in fire
A fire broke out just after 12:30 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 4, ultimately destroying three homes — a two…
Read moreNo Tobin fire; air resources canceled
The Forest Service is reporting that air resources have been canceled for the fire reported to be near Tobin/Jackass Creek…
Read moreReports of two fires
Update: The Forest Service is reporting that a fire has not been confirmed by Tobin, but smoke has been reported….
Read moreCaltrans announces up to 1 hour delays
Caltrans has announced that motorists traveling on Highway 70 east of Quincy may experience one hour delays on the three…
Read moreMurphy Fire 100 percent contained
The Murphy Fire, which broke out in the early morning hours of Aug. 7 in the Feather River Canyon near…
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