Jul 27, 2026 05:07
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Plumas County by the Numbers Official statistics and live data from U.S. government agencies.
| Weather |
46.0F Clear |
Updated 9:02 PM • NOAA |
| Air Quality |
AQI 10 Good |
AirNow |
| Unemployment | 5.6% | July 2026 • BLS |
| Population | 19.7K | US Census 2022 |
| Arrests | N/A | FBI CDE |
| Avg Weekly Wage | N/A | BLS |
| Employment |
7.3K +486 |
BLS |
Daily Digest
By 6:00 PM in Plumas County, the day's news landscape has solidified around political developments in Texas and a promising recovery in sports. In the race for the U.S. Senate, Talarico vs. Paxton continues to draw attention as voters weigh whether to oust a scandal-prone incumbent. Meanwhile, local sports enthusiasts are following Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who reports that feeling is returning to his legs—a hopeful sign for his rehabilitation journey.Across California, persistent heat waves are straining resources, but Plumas County benefits from its sunny skies and excellent air quality (AQI 4, Good), offering a respite from the smoke and haze affecting other regions. The clear conditions are a welcome contrast as the state grapples with extreme temperatures and wildfire risks.As the evening settles in, the county's economic pulse shows resilience: unemployment stands at 5.6% among a labor force of 7,319, with a total population of 19,650. The current temperature of 86.0°F and good air quality make for a pleasant summer evening, providing a comfortable backdrop for outdoor activities and community gatherings.
Updated: Jul 27, 2026 18:35
26 news stories from 23 sources collected today • Updated: Jul 27, 2026 15:54
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• Cal Poly’s new Animal Health Center receives $1M from Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund syvnews.com
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• Cal Poly’s new Animal Health Center receives $1M from Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund lompocrecord.com
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• California man rescued at sea after mast snaps. He survived odyssey on squid, fish and oatmeal hanfordsentinel.com
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• Body recovered from bay near Golden Gate Bridge identified as missing Volare passenger cbsnews.com
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• California man rescued at sea after mast snaps. He survived odyssey on squid, fish and oatmeal latimes.com
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• California pension ruling limits how many vacation hours workers can count for retirement calmatters.org
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• Trial set for accident that killed 4 Pepperdine students; judge refuses to dismiss charges abc7.com
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• Making a comeback? Sales of EVs in California rebound in the second quarter sandiegouniontribune.com
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Cities and towns we monitor in Plumas County : Quincy, American House, Beckwourth, Belden, Blairsden, Buckeye, Bucks Lake, C-Road, Canyondam, Caribou, Cascade, Chester, Chilcoot-Vinton, Clio, Crescent Mills, Cromberg, Delleker, Drakesbad, East Quincy, East Shore, Feather River Park, Gate Place, Genesee, Gold Mountain, Graeagle, Greenhorn, Hamilton Branch, Indian Falls, Iron Horse, Johnsville, Keddie, La Porte, Lake Almanor Country Club, Lake Almanor Peninsula, Lake Almanor West, Lake Davis, Little Grass Valley, Longville, Mabie, Massack, Meadow Valley, Mohawk Vista, Palmetto, Paxton, Plumas Eureka, Portola, Prattville, Prospect, Rock Creek, Seneca, Sloat, Spanish Ranch, Spring Garden, Storrie, Taylorsville, Tobin, Twain, Valley Ranch, Warner Valley, Whitehawk