Plumas

Join the Fight for Accountability: Plumas County Invites Residents to Serve on the Civil Grand Jury

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Quincy, California — The Plumas County Civil Grand Jury is seeking residents to join its ranks and engage in an essential civic role. Citizens interested in serving as jurors can apply for a one-year term that runs from July 1 to June 30, dedicating more than 10 hours each week to review community concerns and complaints. Participants receive compensation of $15 per day, along with a mileage stipend for travel. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old and have resided in Plumas County for a minimum of one year prior … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Major Fire Prevention Initiative in Plumas National Forest: Concerns Over Environmental Impact

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In a significant environmental and legal development, a lawsuit has been filed seeking to halt what is being labeled the largest fire prevention effort ever proposed in California’s Plumas National Forest. This ambitious project, backed by federal agencies, aims at executing extensive tree thinning and controlled burns across approximately 250,000 acres to manage increasingly severe wildfires. The lawsuit was initiated by Earth Island Institute’s John Muir Project along with the Center for Biological Diversity. These conservation groups argue that the proposed plan will cause irreparable harm to the ecosystem, severely impacting habitats for spotted owls … Read more