Property Tax Deadline and Spring Road Maintenance on Highway 89

Blairsden-graeagle, CA · April 15, 2026

Happy Wednesday — if you haven’t dropped those envelopes in the mail yet, today is the day. It’s a beautiful morning to watch the mist rise off the mill pond before the afternoon breeze kicks in.

The Lead

Graeagle Meadows and Plumas Pines are officially entering their final "green-up" phase this week. After a moderate winter, maintenance crews are out in force this morning clearing the last of the downed branches and debris from the fairways. For residents, this marks the unofficial start of the transition into the high season. While the courses aren't fully open for public play until later this month, the pro shops are staffed starting today for season pass pickups and locker assignments. It’s a vital economic pulse for our corner of the county; when the mowers start humming, the rest of the town’s commerce follows suit. Expect increased traffic near the intersections of Highway 89 and Graeagle-Johnsville Road as delivery trucks restock local eateries in anticipation of the first wave of spring visitors.

Local Pulse

  • Property Tax Deadline Today Today is the final day to pay the second installment of property taxes without penalty. The Plumas County Tax Collector’s office in Quincy is open until 5:00 PM for in-person payments, or ensure your mail is postmarked by tonight.

  • Highway 89 Brush Clearing Caltrans crews are working on the shoulder between Blairsden and Clio today. Expect minor delays and one-way traffic control through 4:00 PM. Please slow down for the workers as they clear winter runoff debris from the drainage culverts.

  • Fire District Training Night The Graeagle Fire Protection District holds its weekly training session tonight. You will likely see the trucks and equipment out near the station around 6:00 PM. It is a timely reminder to begin assessing your own defensible space as the forest floor dries out.

Today's Outlook

  • High 54°F · Low 29°F A crisp, clear day is ahead. It is perfect weather for outdoor chores or a walk along the Middle Fork, but keep a jacket handy for the shadows—the Sierra air still holds a winter bite once the sun dips behind the ridges.

What's On Around Town

  • Community Yoga Flow The Corner Barn, 120 State Route 89 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Start the morning with an all-levels session in the historic barn. It’s a great way to connect with neighbors before the workday begins.

  • Portola: Railroad Museum Volunteer Session Western Pacific Railroad Museum, 700 Western Pacific Way 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM A short drive to help the crew prep the vintage locomotives for the upcoming summer season. No mechanical experience is necessary to help with light cleaning and organizing.

  • Quincy: Tech Help Hour Plumas County Library, 445 Jackson St 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM If you’re struggling with a new device or need help navigating digital tax filings, the library staff offers one-on-one assistance this afternoon.

  • Quincy: Live Trivia Night Quintopia Brewing Co., 541 Main St 6:00 PM Head over the hill for a competitive but friendly evening. The tables fill up fast, so arriving early for dinner is recommended.

Spotlight & Story

  • The Graeagle Land and Water Company Since 1958, this family-run entity has been the steward of the town’s unique "red-with-white-trim" aesthetic. Originally a company town for the California Fruit Exchange, the Harvey family transformed the old lumber mill site into the planned community we know today. Did you know the company still maintains much of the local infrastructure, including the water system and the very parklands that host our summer festivals? It’s a rare surviving example of a private town managed with a consistent, community-first architectural vision.

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