Board of Supervisors Tackles Wildfire Grants Today
Blairsden-graeagle, CA · April 14, 2026
Happy Tuesday—the morning frost is lingering a bit longer today, but the sound of mowers at the golf courses means spring is officially winning the battle. It is a perfect morning to grab a coffee and watch the mist rise off the Mill Pond before the afternoon breeze kicks in.
📰 The Lead
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors convenes this morning in Quincy, with several items on the agenda that hit close to home for those of us in the Mohawk Valley. High on the list is the approval of a significant grant application for hazardous fuels reduction. This funding is earmarked for creating wider shaded fuel breaks along key evacuation routes and around residential clusters in the Blairsden and Graeagle area. As we move out of the wet season, the focus shifts rapidly to defensible space and community protection. The board will also discuss the final allocation of funds for the upcoming road repair season, which includes much-needed asphalt patching on several county-maintained roads that took a beating during the late winter storms. It is a standard administrative Tuesday, but the decisions made today dictate how safe and smooth our summer will be.
🏙️ Local Pulse
Golf Season Preparation Underway Maintenance crews at Graeagle Meadows and The Dragon are taking advantage of the dry window to prep the greens. While official opening dates remain weather-dependent, expect to see increased activity and heavy machinery moving across the fairways all week.
Highway 89 Shoulder Maintenance Caltrans has scheduled minor shoulder work and debris removal along Highway 89 between Blairsden and Clio today. Expect brief, one-way traffic control during the mid-morning hours. Leave a few minutes early if you are heading toward Truckee or Reno.
Community Garden Plot Sign-ups The local community garden project is officially accepting applications for the 2026 growing season. Plots are limited and usually go to returning gardeners first, but there are a few openings for newcomers looking to test their high-altitude green thumbs this year.
🌤️ Today's Outlook
- High 58°F · Low 31°F A crisp, clear spring day with plenty of sunshine. Keep a scraper handy for the windshield if you are heading out before 8:00 AM, and expect a light breeze to pick up by mid-afternoon.
📅 What's On Around Town
Quincy: Plumas County Board of Supervisors Meeting Plumas County Courthouse, 520 Main St 9:00 AM The weekly meeting where local policy happens; today’s session includes critical updates on regional fire safety grants and infrastructure planning for the Mohawk Valley.
Portola: Tech Help Tuesday Portola Library, 111 California St 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM A quick ten-minute drive to get one-on-one assistance with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop from patient library staff who specialize in troubleshooting for seniors.
Quincy: Community Blood Drive Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 55 Shoreline Dr 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Donations are often low during the spring transition; consider making the trip over the ridge to help replenish the regional supply for our local hospitals.
Tuesday Night Tacos Gumba's Family Pizza, 7685 CA-89 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM A local favorite for a mid-week break, offering a departure from their standard pizza and pasta menu with street taco specials for one night only.
📸 Spotlight & Story
- The Graeagle Mill Works The Mill Works is more than just a place to grab a sandwich or a giant cookie; it is a literal piece of the town’s skeleton. Housed in the former commissary of the California Fruit Exchange, the building dates back to the era when this was a bustling company lumber town. Look closely at the heavy timber beams inside—they have held up through a century of Sierra winters. Today, it serves as the community’s unofficial living room.
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