Incendiamoeba cascadensis aka "Fire Amoeba" is an amoeba found in one of Lassen Volcanic National Park's geothermal hot streams.

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BOS bites: April 1 meeting | The Plumas Sun EDITOR’S NOTE: The Plumas County Board of Supervisors addresses numerous issues at each of its three monthly meetings. Following are reports on several of

Supervisors resubmit Demtatoko Trail as new road name, Greenville's public safety center takes another step forward, and more...

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Selvage conviction has lessons for county | The Plumas Sun The criminal case of former Plumas County Human Resources Director Nancy Selvage may have ended March 25 with her conviction, but its lessons for the

“The great news is the board is now in a position to correct past issues and set a sound and trustworthy path moving forward,” Hollister said.

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The 2025 California county scorecard of children’s well-being | The Plumas Sun In 2024, 32% percent of Plumas County students were absent from school more than 10% of the time. Twenty-one percent of eighth graders met or exceeded

How does Plumas compare to the rest of California in key measures of child health, education and well-being?

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Rancher updates supervisors on wolves | The Plumas Sun Sierra Valley rancher Rick Roberti appealed to the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Feb. 11 to support local ranchers. Their businesses are losing as

“We have well over 100 wolves in Plumas County but you won’t hear that from CDFW,” Roberti said. CFWD confirmed a conservative minimum of 36 wolves statewide in November.

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Pronghorn poaching case results in multiple penalties | The Plumas Sun The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office have announced the settlement of a pronghorn antelope

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office have announced the settlement of a pronghorn antelope poaching investigation

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Concerned public floods PUSD school board meeting | The Plumas Sun On Feb. 12, as a late winter storm rolled into Quincy, around 80 Plumas Unified School District employees, parents and students from all corners of the

Rumors of budget cuts and layoffs drew as many as 80 attendees to the PUSD board meeting Feb. 12. Ultimately though, only routine business was conducted.

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SPI focuses on growth and development | The Plumas Sun The timber industry has formed the economic backbone of Plumas County since the early part of the 20th century, when the completion of the Western Pacific

Along with Collins Pine Company in Chester, Sierra Pacific Industries Quincy sawmill is among the area’s largest employers.

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The Plumas Sun ramps up | The Plumas Sun The Plumas Sun has come a long way since we published our first article a year-and-a-half ago. We’ve added reporters, increased the breadth and volume of

What's new at The Plumas Sun? Read our most recent editorial for updates on our structure, coverage and growth

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Fall 2024 honor roll students | The Plumas Sun Plumas Unified School District high schools have announced the honor roll students for the fall 2024 semester. Congratulations, students! Portola Jr. Sr.

Congratulations to Portola Jr/Sr High School and Quincy Jr/Sr High School honor roll students for Fall 2024!

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What’s next for Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District? | The Plumas Sun The Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District board convened Feb. 5 for a meeting that spanned over four hours, covering Brown Act training, policy

The newly-formed Beckwourth Fire District board addresses new policies, financial updates and a strategic planning proposal for the district’s future.

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Assessor, treasurer departments draw public ire | The Plumas Sun The Plumas County Board of Supervisors Feb. 4 agenda did not include discussion or action related to either the county assessor’s office or the

Janet Crain, of Meadow Valley, admonished the supervisors for taking no action on deferring tax payments following public outrage over assessments that increased property values by as much as 70% over the previous year.

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Gasoline tanker truck catches fire | The Plumas Sun A fuel tanker truck containing 900 gallons of gasoline caught fire at 2:33 p.m. Feb. 6, sending three Quincy Fire Department engines in response. The

A fuel tanker truck containing 900 gallons of gasoline caught fire at 2:33 p.m. Feb. 6, sending three Quincy Fire Department engines in response.

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League of Women Voters names essay winners | The Plumas Sun Four Plumas County high school students shared their opinions about how artificial intelligence will shape the future of their day-to-day lives and the

Four Plumas County high school students shared their opinions about how artificial intelligence will shape the future of their day-to-day lives and the human experience generally.

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Dixie Fire recovery funding nearly $60 million | The Plumas Sun The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is discussing the development of a policy to guide spending the funds the county has received for damages from the

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is discussing the development of a policy to guide spending the funds the county has received for damages from the 2021 Dixie Fire.

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On KQNY's Community Matters program, The Plumas Sun's own Tommy Miles and Lindsay Morton discuss the news website, it's mission, and it's future.

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Keddie case focus of David Keller's book | The Plumas Sun Local author David Keller’s new book, Solving Keddie, has just been published. Solving Keddie covers the Keddie homicides, which took place in April 1981.

Local author David Keller’s new book, Solving Keddie, has just been published. The book covers the #Keddie homicides, which took place in April 1981. Keller has spent 20 years researching and writing about the case.

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The Grove Community Makerspace opens in Quincy February 1st | The Plumas Sun The Quincy Grove is a community makerspace that is set to welcome artists, creators and innovators from all walks of life with its grand opening on

A new hub for creativity and collaboration opens in the heart of Quincy this Saturday

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Supervisors consider down payment plan for homeowners | The Plumas Sun The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is poised to back a plan to encourage growth and homebuilding after the Dixie Fire. Discussed at their Jan. 21

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is poised to back a plan to encourage growth and homebuilding after the Dixie Fire.

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Chester students issue school newspaper | The Plumas Sun Editor’s note: Aubrey Casados is a senior at Chester Junior-Senior High School. This story is part of her Senior Project. Chester Junior-Senior High

Chester Junior-Senior High School students are working on the second issue of the school’s fledging student-run newspaper.

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Supervisors require mail notification for property assessments | The Plumas Sun Following a public outcry over sharp increases in 2024 assessed property valuations, the Plumas County Board of Supervisors has rescinded a 2012

Following a public outcry over increases in 2024 assessed property valuations, the #PlumasCounty Board of Supervisors has rescinded a 2012 resolution that made it possible to adjust property values without notifying owners by mail.

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FRC Outdoor Recreation Leadership courses offer weekend workshops | The Plumas Sun Feather River College’s Outdoor Recreation Leadership department provides multiple experiences for the community, including a climbing wall on campus and

Feather River College’s Outdoor Recreation Leadership department provides experiences for the community, including a climbing wall on campus and weekend workshops that offer rare glimpses into wild and hidden areas of #PlumasCounty.

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Artistic freedom, empowerment at Vaudeville | The Plumas Sun A crowd of about 75 braved the cold night Jan. 23 to gather outside the Town Hall Theatre. They were lined up at the box office to attend Vaudeville

A crowd of about 75 braved the cold night Jan. 23 to gather outside the Town Hall Theatre. They were lined up at the box office to attend Vaudeville Night, a spectacle featuring local Plumas County talent

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Supervisors place CAO on paid administrative leave | The Plumas Sun The Plumas County Board of Supervisors placed County Administrative Officer Debra Lucero on temporary paid administrative leave Jan. 21. Board Chairman

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors placed County Administrative Officer Debra Lucero on temporary paid administrative leave Jan. 21 during a closed session

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U.S. Copper Corp. releases new economic assessment | The Plumas Sun U.S. Copper Corp., the Canadian junior company that controls mining rights to around 13 square miles of mining claims near Greenville, has announced a new

U.S. Copper Corp., the Canadian junior company that controls mining rights to around 13 square miles of mining claims near Greenville, has announced a new preliminary economic assessment and technical report.

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PDH skilled nursing facility to open in fall 2025 | The Plumas Sun Plumas District Hospital Chief Executive Officer JoDee Read reports that PDH is ready to begin hiring for about 80 positions in its new skilled nursing

Plumas District Hospital Chief Executive Officer JoDee Read reports that PDH is ready to begin hiring for about 80 positions in its new skilled nursing facility.

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PUSD launches search for new superintendent | The Plumas Sun The first regularly scheduled meeting of 2025 for Plumas Unified School District and Plumas County Office of Education Board of Directors was held Jan. 15

A packed school board meeting agenda included the search for a new superintendent, student awards and public comment

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Property assessments, state tax relief get supervisors’ attention | The Plumas Sun Spikes in Plumas County property assessments continued to beleaguer the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Jan. 14 as citizens persisted in raising

Spikes in Plumas County property assessments continued to beleaguer the Plumas County Board of Supervisors Jan. 14 as citizens persisted in raising complaints about them.

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Caltrans signs honor Maidu homeland | The Plumas Sun Mountain Maidu have lived for millennia in what’s now known as the Chester/Lake Almanor area. Today they have gateway signs that acknowledge their

Mountain Maidu have lived for millennia in what’s now known as the Chester/Lake Almanor area. Today they have gateway signs that acknowledge their presence and their name for these homelands: Óidim Ḱoýo.

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