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A Day to Remember in Alleghany

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Alleghany marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Alleghany, California with AmericanTowns Alleghany Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Sierra County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Alleghany organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Alleghany is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Alleghany

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Alleghany area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Alleghany in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Alleghany Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Alleghany, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Alleghany Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Alleghany Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Alleghany elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Man arrested on arson charges

Dan McDonaldStaff Writer 10/31/2011 A man was arrested Monday, Oct. 31, in connection with several fires that were set along Highway 36 near Westwood earlier that morning. ...

M3.8 aftershock felt in Plumas County Sunday morning

10/30/2011 7:45 a.m. The US Geological Survey has lowered the intensity of the earthquake to M3.8. Original post 6:30 a.m. - A M4.1 earthquake was felt at 6:25 a.m. Sunday morning...

Public meeting on proposed Quincy courthouse Nov. 1

Feather Publishing 10/28/2011 A public meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, will provide an update on the current status of the new Quincy courthouse project and potential sites. At the...

Plumas County residents feel light to moderate earthquake from Sierra County

Feather Publishing 10/27/2011 12:30 a.m. update By 12:30 a.m. over 3900 people in the north state have reported feeling the earthquake at the USGS website. There are no reports...

Plumas, Sierra and Lassen County residents feel M4.7 earthquake

Feather Publishing 10/27/2011 5:00 p.m. update At least nine small aftershocks continued throughout Thursday morning, ranging in size from M1.1 to M2.5, with the last one...

Chester man arrested for luring Susanville child via text messages

Teresa Mossinger Staff Writer 10/27/2011 After a month-long investigation, the Susanville Police Department (SPD) with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

County applies for new jail grant

Dan McDonald Staff Writer 10/26/2011 It might be considered a long shot, but Plumas County could get a new state-of-the-art $20 million jail for $1 million. Sheriff Greg...

County to furlough employees

Dan McDonald Staff Writer 10/26/2011 With union negotiations at an impasse, financially struggling Plumas County has decided to furlough its employees. At its meeting Tuesday,...

Draft County General Plan available for review

Feather Publishing 10/26/2011 The Plumas County Planning Department has made the Draft General Plan, dated Oct. 14, with changes incorporated, available to the public via the...

Free flu shot clinics under way

Feather Publishing 10/25/2011 It’s flu season and the Plumas County Public Health Agency reminds folks it is time to protect themselves and those they love against the flu....

Ballots due October 10

Feather Publishing October 26, 2011 Ballots for the East Quincy Services District, West Almanor Community Services District and Prattville/Almanor fire protection districts were...

Prescribed Burn on Almanor Ranger District

Feather Publishing 10/25/2011 The Almanor Ranger District Fire Management Department is planning to conduct a prescribed burn within the West Dusty Timber Sale area. ...

PG&E to Patrol Remote Greenville Area by Helicopter

Feather Publishing 10/25/2011 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be conducting low-level helicopter patrols next Thursday and Friday to inspect electric ...

Share your fall foliage photos on Plumasnews.com

Feather Publishing 10/19/2011 Plumas County has incredible fall foliage, perhaps the best in the state. Share your fall photos with us and we will post them on...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Controlled Burn in Meadow Valley Area

Feather Publishing 10/18/2011 There is a controlled burn taking place in an area 2 miles Northeast of Meadow Valley, Ca. (T24N,

Portola arsonist convicted

Feather Publishing10/19/2011 The man charged with burning down the historic Western Pacific Hospital in Portola last month was convicted of felony arson Oct. 7. According to...

Quincy townhall meeting will address health concerns

Feather Publishing 10/19/2011 Northern Sierra Collaborative Health Network (NSCHN) partners will sponsor a Quincy townhall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Serpilio Hall at the...

Patriotic parade entries sought

Feather Publishing 10/19/2011 Entries are sought for the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in Greenville Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. Walking groups, floats, vehicles — all...

A loud cry of advocacy for keeping Medicare/MediCal fully funded

Trish Welsh Taylor Staff Writer 10/18/2011 The public was invited to come to the Eastern Plumas Health Care Education Center and tell Rocky Deal, assistant to Congressman Tom...

Investigation of sexual assault in Lassen Park results in arrest

Feather Publishing 10/18/2011 A Red Bluff mother reported to the Red Bluff Police Department that her daughter had been sexually molested earlier this year by Vernon Lee...

Logue to host townhall meeting with CHP in Graeagle

Feaher Publishing 10/17/2011 North State Assemblyman Dan Logue is hosting a townhall meeting with northern divisional leadership from the California Highway Patrol. The meeting,...

Seneca District Hospital passes annual audit with flying colors

M. Kate West Chester Editor 10/17/2011 “You can pat yourself on the back for an excellent year and then go back to work,” said certified public accountant Jerrel...

Prescribed Burning on Eagle Lake Ranger District

Feather Publishing 10/17/2011 The Lassen National Forest Will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Eagle Lake Ranger District. The Champs Defensible Fuel Profile Zone (DFPZ) ...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Alleghany and across the country. With...

Vehicle accident in the Feather River Canyon

Feather Publishing10/13/2011 Updated 5:40 p.m. - CHP says two victims are still missing at this time and allegedly in the vehicle under 25 feet of water. The Plumas County...

Brew fest offers best of old and new at Mountain Harvest Festival

Delaine FragnoliManaging Editor 10/13/2011 As Plumas Arts prepares for the eighth incarnation of its Mountain Harvest Festival fundraiser

Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Quincy CHP advises of delays on Highway 70 near Keddie

Feather Publishing 10/12/2011 Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 15 motorists are advised to anticipate 30 to 60 minute delays on State Route 70 near Keddie,...

Medicare's Part D open enrollment begins October 15

Feather Publishing10/12/2011 Thousands in Plumas County affected, workshops planned PASSAGES wants to remind Medicare beneficiaries that open enrollment to change or enroll in a...

Plumas County supervisors approve volunteer policy

Dan McDonaldStaff Writer10/12/2011 Plumas County relies on the help of volunteers — at least 137 of them, according to a recent survey. On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Board of...

Skills 4 Living Therapy and Eastern Plumas Health Care Seek Donations to Acquire a Standing Frame to Improve Patient Care

PORTOLA, CA (October 2011) – Skills 4 Living Therapy and Eastern Plumas Health Care (EPHC) are seeking donations to acquire one or two standing frames to provide improved...