Debra Moore, Managing Editor, Author at Plumas News

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Walker Fire Day 5: Now more than 38,000 acres

8:30 p.m., Sept. 8: The Walker Fire remains at 38,049 acres, but is now 7 percent contained with 825 personnel …

9:10 p.m. update, Sept. 7: According to the Forest Service’s latest briefing, the fire is now 5 percent contained and approximately …

The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and the Plumas County Public Health Agency are issuing a joint Air Quality …

7 p.m. update, Sept. 6: During its nightly update the Forest Service is reporting that dry air and erratic winds …

7:15 p.m. update Sept. 5: Plumas County Sheriff Greg Hagwood said that his personnel are going door to door this …

Caltrans is reporting that the eastbound lane of Highway 70 is blocked in Chilcoot due to a two-vehicle collision. Caltrans …

The semi-official election results are in and Democrat Elizabeth Betancourt, the top vote earner in the Aug. 27 special election, will …

Caltrans announced that 24-hour traffic control will be in effect from Sunday, Aug. 18 through Saturday Aug. 24, at 7 …

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, responding to a request from Sierra County Sheriff Mike Fisher, assisted in apprehending suspect Aaron …

A 9-year-old boy from Chico drowned near the Tobin Bridge last evening, making him the second victim in a week. …