Graeagle, CA

01/30/2025

Such a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to the victim and their family. Please let this be a lesson to stay off the ice at the millpond.

🚨 Update on Missing Fisherman Case 🚨

Mabie, CA – 1/29/2025, We regret to inform you that the search and rescue personnel from Plumas County Search and Rescue recovered the body of 18-year-old Leonardo Mikelonis of Sparks, NV, today. Sheriff Todd Johns and the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

We understand the community's concern and desire for information; however, we urge the public to allow us ample time to notify families before sharing details online. Premature sharing of information unintentionally causes additional distress to those affected.

For the full press release, visit: https://www.plumascounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/50497

Thank you for your cooperation and respect for the family. 💙
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Missing Person Search Underway in Mabie, CA – January 28, 2025

MABIE, CA – On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 2:49 PM, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person near the Middle Fork of the Feather River, located west of Mitchell Lane in Mabie. The caller, who was fishing with two others, stated that one individual had fallen into the river and was believed to have been swept under the ice.

Emergency response teams were immediately deployed, including Plumas County Search and Rescue, Eastern Plumas Ambulance, Beckwourth Peak Fire, and additional air and ground support from local agencies. Despite extensive efforts throughout the afternoon, the search was unsuccessful. Search efforts will resume at first light on January 29, 2025.

Out of respect for the privacy of those involved, no further details regarding the missing person will be released at this time. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office will provide updates as new information becomes available.

We thank all responding agencies for their support and ask the public to remain respectful of the ongoing operation. For full details, visit Plumas County Sheriff's Office website https://www.plumascounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/50493

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01/27/2025

Visit PlayGraeagle.com (link below) to view our 2025 Winter Hours Dining Guide, now live!

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11/23/2024

FINAL 11/26/24 @ 6:00 P.M.: State Route 70 is now open from Grandview Station to the Greenville Wye following a closure due to two slides.

TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 70 is CLOSED, from Grandview Station to the Greenville Wye, due to a slide. There is no estimated time on when the roadway will reopen.

Always at QuickMap.dot.ca.gov

11/19/2024

UPDATE 11/19/2024 AT 9:00 AM
Austin was located and is safe. We appreciate your help with locating Austin!
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🚨 MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating Austin Lee Sommer, a 13-year-old male reported missing on November 17, 2024, from the Quincy area. Austin has a history of running away and is believed to be in the Quincy or Chester areas.

Description:

Height: 5'2"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair: Light brown, short
Eyes: Hazel
DOB: 06/29/2011
If you have any information regarding Austin’s whereabouts, please contact us immediately at 530-283-6300. Your assistance is crucial in ensuring his safe return. Thank you for your help! 🙏

11/18/2024

🎉 **Join Us in Supporting Plumas County Families!** 🎉

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Employee’s Association is launching our annual fundraising drive! For over 40 years, we’ve helped families in need, and we need your support to continue this vital work. Letters are being delivered to the postal service this week! 📩📫

Your donations provide food, coats, toys, and heating fuel during the holidays and support local kids in sports and scholarships.

This year, we’re partnering with the Eastern Plumas Angel Program to ensure every child receives a special gift. If you know a family in need, please complete a form with your donation.

👉 **Donate online:** [PayPal Link](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K93SCX2NGAYPN)
👉 **Sign up for assistance:** [Sign Up Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxMHz9IVht1uRseX9yLYN5tC7JzJ9mNJuGvYfViSTSpEyt7g/viewform)

Thank you for your generosity this holiday season! Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween Graeagle and a special thank you to all the Graeagle Merchants for hosting another spectacular trick or treat for the kids!

10/21/2024

Anyone see her hiking or hunting this weekend? Keep an eye out!

09/28/2024

STILL at LARGE

UPDATE 9/29/2024 at 12:00 PM
Escaped inmate, Caleb Duerr is still at large. If you have any information about his whereabouts please call PCSO at 530-283-6300. If you see Caleb please call 911. We continue to follow all leads and are getting assistance from federal partners.
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UPDATE 9/28/2024 at 8:00 AM
Caleb Duerr remains at large. We continue to follow any leads in the search for Caleb. Please call 911 if you spot Caleb or call us with any information you may have at 530-283-6300.
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UPDATE 9/27/2024 at 4:50 PM
Caleb Duerr remains at large. Multiple PCSO units and allied agencies are still searching for Caleb. If you see something suspicious or think you see Caleb, please call 911!
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UPDATE 9/27/2024 at 11:00 AM
The escaped inmate, Caleb Duerr, 39-year-old, white male, 6 feet 1 inch, 165 lbs, was last seen walking southbound on County Road A23 from Highway 70 in Beckwourth at around 9 AM. Please be on the lookout and call 911 if you see someone matching the description. He has likely changed clothing at this point. There is a multi-agency response to this incident and updates will be provided as they become available.
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Around 8:00 AM Plumas County Jail inmate Caleb Duerr escaped from the Plumas County Jail in Quincy. He is a white-male-adult, 39-year-old, 6'01" tall, weighs about 165 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, last seen wearing dark blue jail issued clothing. He is considered violent and dangerous. Last seen near the O’Reilly’s auto parts store in Quincy. If you see the subject, please call 911.

08/30/2024

“It might be the happiest place in the Lost Sierra.”
Thank you SFGATE and Julie for a thoughtful article about our special town and community!

SFGATE's Tahoe editor went to Graeagle, a small town that might possibly be the happiest place in the Lost Sierra.

08/11/2024

You are needed! Blood drive today till 3PM!

08/06/2024

The Plumas and Tahoe national forests offer the final update — barring significant change — for the Gold Complex currently burning on the Plumas National

07/24/2024

UPDATE: Downtown Graeagle is base camp and many strike teams, crews and equipment are arriving today and throughout the week.

Please be mindful, yield to crews and equipment, and avoid lingering, watching or blocking any routes or areas as this is an active situation.

Some Graeagle businesses are open and of course we welcome visitors.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. And thank you to all fire and support personnel!

07/23/2024

Update from what’s now being called the Gold Complex (Smith Fire and Mill Fire).

Air support, ground crews and dozers pushed all night. The Mill fire is now approximately 1,600 acres. More resources are ordered and downtown Graeagle is being set up as base camp.

Today’s efforts will be focused on the Smith Fire to keep it knocked down. Its acreage remains around 50.

Please be cautious around Graeagle and fire apparatus.

God Bless

06/30/2024

04/19/2024

04/03/2024

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04/02/2024

Have you recognized Graeagle in these movies?!