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Last minute voters dropping off Measure B ballots

Linda Satchwell
Staff Writer
8/31/2010

Kathy Williams, Plumas County clerk/recorder, reports that voters are bringing in last minute ballots for the Measure B hospital tax cap election this morning at a rate of about two every 10 minutes. That's unprecedented, like most everything about this election.

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Measure B turnout tops 60 percent

Linda Satchwell
Staff Writer
8/30/2010

Kathy Williams, Plumas County clerk/recorder, reported as of mid-afternoon Monday, voter turnout for the Measure B ballot had reached 61 percent.

Of the 4,481 ballots issued, 2,713 have been returned - more than in the Measure A vote. A total of 2,500 ballots were cast in that election.

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Kayaker drowns in the Feather River

Joshua Sebold

Staff Reporter

8/30/2010

Susan Kaiser, 37, drowned while kayaking in the Feather River Canyon the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 29.

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Smoke for the Bullards Bar Fire is covering Plumas County

Feather Publishing
8/28/2010
4:30 p.m.

A fire that started on on the Tahoe National Forest near Bullards Bar Reservoir is spreading smoke into Plumas County. Smoke is visible through much of the county and ash is falling in many areas.

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College launches new student programs, keeps wary eye on state budget situation

Linda Satchwell
Staff Writer
8/27/2010

As Feather River College gears up for the 2010-11 year, the New Student Orientation Day Friday, Aug. 20, was packed with information, energy and just plain fun.

Students relaxed on the lawn, enjoyed a barbecue lunch, visited and got used to being on campus - or back on campus.

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