Eastern Plumas & Sierra Counties Newsletter - July 2019

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Contents

Pg.

Portola Office & Guild Mortgage Corner

2

Sales Statistic Reports – 12 month sales

3-6

Independence Day

7

TO DYI OR NOT TO DYI

8-9

Value of Maintenance

10-11

Beautiful Plumas & Sierra Counties

12-15

Area Lakes

16

Area Golf Courses

17

Event Calendar and Details

18-23

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The Dickson Realty Portola Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all REALTORS®, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web.

Office Phone: 530-832-1700 Email: portolainfo@dicksonrealty.com Web: www.Dicksonrealty.com

Going bigger?

If you need a loan that exceeds conventional limits, here’s what you should know:

GUILD5MORTGAGE CORNER things to know about Jumbo loans 1. Guild’s Jumbo loans offer up know to $3M you of buying power.

Is your primary residence rented through Airbnb or VRBO? Didyou you can use your short-term 2. A minimum FICO® Score of 661 is generally required. rental income to qualify for a refinance?

Guild now allows borrowers to apply rental income toward 3. A 30% down payment and strong cash reserves will get you the best rates. their refinance qualification requirements.

Curious and want to learn more? See requirements below.

4. You can get a Jumbo loan with as little as 5% down; ARM options are also available.

5. These loans require more documentation, so it’s a good idea to start the loan process.

Program details: • • • • • •

Primary residence refinances only Must provide Airbnb Proof of Income Statement Short-term rental income must be Let’s stable forget at leaststarted 12 months Loan-to-value ratios as high as 97% for rate and term refinances Loan-to-value ratios as high as 80% for cash-out refinances Credit scores as low as 620

Rates are at a 12-month low and NOW is the perfect time to refinance your home! Whether you’ve been thinking about lowering your interest rate or taking cash out to complete those much-desired home renovation projects, The Rice Team would love to help. We are well-educated on a wide variety of loan programs and work hard to make sure we find you the best program to fit your long-term financial goals.

Katie Rice

Sales Manager NMLS ID# 308387 11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 O: 530.582.9991 krice@guildmortgage.net Apply Online www.thericeteam.com

I am licensed to do business in the states of California and Nevada. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; NV Broker #1141; NV Banker #1076; Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Housing Lender; Company NMLS ID 3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). All information, loan programs & interest rates are subject to change without notice. All loans subject to underwriter approval. Terms and conditions apply. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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The sales statistics this month represent a 12 month review, May 2018 to May 2019, of sales to include Median Pricing, Lowest & Highest Sold Price, Total Units sold and Average Days on the Market.

The sales reported are for Single Family Residential and Condo/Townhouse sales in each of the areas.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.)

The data source is the Plumas Multiple Listing Service with data pulled on June 10, 2019

PORTOLA

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

HIGHEST SALE

MAY 2018

$

169,000 $

81,500 $

258,000

5

232

June

$

161,500 $

144,000 $

601,722

6

248

July

$

167,500 $

122,000 $

715,000

5

121

August

$

136,000 $

46,400 $

198,000

9

116

September

$

189,000 $

100,000 $

285,000

5

88

October

$

149,000 $

65,000 $

310,000

10

142

November

$

206,000 $

76,000 $

235,000

6

127

December

$

193,950 $

40,000 $

350,000

8

129

January

$

175,000 $

140,000 $

255,000

5

122

February

$

175,000 $

55,000 $

555,000

7

123

March

$

188,000 $

100,000 $

323,000

7

April

$

199,000 $

183,000 $

330,000

5

353

MAY 2019

$

258,000 $

115,000 $

420,000

5

112

Portola May 2018 - May 2019

146

Portola 12 Month Median Price Trend

$800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $-

$300,000 $200,000 $100,000

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

01 9

ne

M

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Ap ril

Ju

Ju

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Ap ri AY l 20 19 M

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Ju

Ju

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01 8

$-

AY 2 M

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

HIGHEST SALE

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Graeagle-Blairsden May 2018 - May 2019

185,000 $

444,000

9

277

July

$

235,000 $

208,000 $

460,000

7

88

August

$

282,000 $

175,000 $

1,130,000

15

178

September

$

268,800 $

218,700 $

1,575,000

9

131

October

$

350,000 $

250,000 $

740,000

9

121

November

$

262,500 $

213,682 $

1,255,000

6

207

December

$

225,000 $

200,000 $

510,000

7

220

January

$

336,488 $

336,488 $

336,488

1

31

February

$

560,000 $

560,000 $

560,000

1

175

March

$

226,250 $

182,500 $

270,000

2

April

$

247,250 $

200,000 $

374,000

4

284

MAY 2019

$

315,000 $

217,000 $

575,000

5

181

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

Graeagle-Blairsden 12 Month Median Price Trend $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $-

M

M

217

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

01 9

259,000 $

Ap ril

$

AY 2

June

$1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $-

ly Au gu Se st pt em be Oc r to No be r ve m D e be r ce m be Ja r nu a Fe ry br ua ry M ar ch A M pril AY 20 19

264

ne

6

Ju

440,000

Ju l Au y Se gu st pt em b Oc er to be No r ve m D e be r ce m be r Ja nu ar y Fe br ua ry M ar ch

90,000 $

01 8

217,500 $

Ju

$

ne

MAY 2018

Ju

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AY 2

HIGHEST SALE

M

LOWEST SALE

01 8

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

AY 2

GRAEAGLEBLAIRSDEN

GOLF COURSE MEDIAN COMMUNITIES SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

Golf Course Communities May 2018 - May 2019

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

$1,200,000

-

-

July

$

330,000 $

313,000 $

418,565

3

109

August

$

442,500 $

250,000 $

845,000

6

186

September

$

October

$

950,000 $

950,000 $

950,000

1

72

390,000 $

390,000 $

390,000

1

255

November

$

462,500 $

325,000 $

600,000

2

328

December

$

303,250 $

298,500 $

308,000

2

100

January

$

547,500 $

547,500 $

547,500

1

141

February

$

793,750 $

462,500 $

1,125,000

2

158

March

$

406,250 $

342,500 $

470,000

2

62

April

$

312,500 $

312,500 $

312,500

1

337

MAY 2019

$

535,000 $

535,000 $

535,000

1

41

-

$800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $-

M

$

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

Golf Course Communities 12 Month Median Price Trend

ly

ne

Ju

M

Ju

Au gu Se s pt em t be r Oc to be No r ve m b De er ce m be r Ja nu ar y Fe br ua ry M ar ch

M

AY 2

01 8

$1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $-

01 9

-

$

Ap ril

-

AY 2

$

$1,000,000

Au gu Se st pt em be Oc r to No be r ve m D e be r ce m be Ja r nu a Fe ry br ua ry M ar ch A M pril AY 20 19

64

ly

2

ne

June

525,000

Ju

475,000 $

Ju

500,000 $

01 8

$

AY 2

MAY 2018

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RESIDENTIAL SOLD

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

MAY 2018

$

-

$

-

June

$

-

$

-

July

$

-

$

-

$

August

$

122,500 $

122,500 $

122,500

1

57

September

$

1,450,000 $

1,450,000 $

1,450,000

1

489

October

$

500,000 $

500,000 $

500,000

1

132

November

$

70,000 $

70,000 $

70,000

December

$

-

-

January

$

205,000 $

205,000 $

February

$

-

$

-

$

March

$

-

$

-

$

April

$

490,000 $

460,000 $

MAY 2019

$

-

-

CHILCOOT

LOWEST SALE

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

BECKWOURTH

$

$

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

MAY 2018

$

June July

$

-

-

-

$

-

$

$

-

$

$

265,000 $

265,000 $

-

$

August

$

-

$

-

$

September

$

-

$

-

$

October

$

-

$

-

November

$

-

$

-

December

$

161,000 $

161,000 $

January

$

-

-

February

$

275,000 $

275,000 $

March

$

-

$

-

$

April

$

-

$

-

$

MAY 2019

$

-

$

-

$

-

2

-

118 -

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

-

-

-

-

1

42

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

1

448

$

-

227 -

520,000 -

281 -

1

-

HIGHEST SALE

-

1 -

205,000

$

LOWEST SALE

$

-

-

265,000

161,000 -

-

-

1

181

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

275,000

-

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360,000 $

225,815 $

225,815 $

360,000

1

382

225,815

1

45

September

$

-

$

-

$

October

$

-

$

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

November

$

-

$

-

$

-

-

-

December

$

110,000 $

110,000 $

110,000

1

32

January

$

858,500 $

300,000 $

1,417,000

February

$

-

$

-

$

March

$

-

$

-

$

April

$

629,000 $

463,500 $

MAY 2019

$

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

2

HIGHEST SALE

$1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $-

-

M

M

-

175

LOWEST SALE

Clio 12 Month Median Price Trend

149 -

795,000 -

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

01 9

360,000 $

$

Ap ril

$

August

Au ly gu Se s pt em t be Oc r to be No r ve m D e be r ce m be r Ja nu ar y Fe br ua ry M ar ch

July

AY 2

-

ly Au gu Se st pt em be Oc r to No be r ve m D e be r ce m be Ja r nu a Fe ry br ua ry M ar ch A M pril AY 20 19

-

-

ne

-

$1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $-

Ju

-

$

302

ne

$

$

2

Ju

June

$

734,000

01 8

375,000 $

Ju

554,500 $

Clio May 2018 - May 2019

Ju

$

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

AY 2

MAY 2018

$

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

HIGHEST SALE

01 8

LOWEST SALE

M

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

AY 2

CLIO

459,000

6

122

August

$

382,500 $

370,000 $

395,000

2

59

September

$

-

$

-

$

-

-

October

$

-

$

-

$

-

-

November

$

150,000 $

150,000 $

150,000

1

157

December

$

265,000 $

265,000 $

265,000

1

100

January

$

300,000 $

300,000 $

300,000

1

237

February

$

-

-

-

March

$

255,000 $

255,000 $

255,000

1

121

April

$

175,000 $

175,000 $

175,000

1

338

$200,000

MAY 2019

$

267,000 $

236,000 $

298,000

2

51

$-

M

$400,000 $300,000 $100,000

01 9

Ju

AY 2 M

M

AY 2

-

HIGHEST SALE

Ap ril

$

LOWEST SALE

Loyalton 12 Month Median Price Trend

ne

-

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

01 8

$

-

l Au y Se gu st pt em b Oc er to be No r ve m D e be r ce m be r Ja nu ar y Fe br ua ry M ar ch

-

Ap ri M AY l 20 19

-

107,500 $

Au gu Se st pt em be Oc r to No be r ve m be De r ce m be r Ja nu ar y Fe br ua ry M ar ch

-

169,000 $

ly

-

$

Ju

$

July

-

57

01 8

June

$

1

$500,000 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $-

$

-

262,000

Loyalton May 2018 - May 2019

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

MAY 2018

$

262,000 $

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

AY 2

262,000 $

HIGHEST SALE

Ju

LOWEST SALE

ne

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

Ju

LOYALTON

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We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident

This year marks the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And while much has changed since the signers met in secret to dissolve the bands that tied them to England, their words are as true today as they have ever been.

The preamble to the Declaration states: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government …

The arrangement of this statement reveals the founders’ belief that individual rights pre-exist the establishment of a government-- a radical notion at the time. The Declaration begins, “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” By referring to the aspects of the subsequent statement as "selfevident truths," the founders insist that they do not merely apply to colonists but rather that they are universal. Included in these universal truths is the idea, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This bold assertion insists that no one life is more valuable than the next, and that—by virtue of sharing the same rights—no individual has the authority to rule over or oppress another.

Moreover, the equal rights shared by all humans are “unalienable.” They cannot be taken away. This is because they are granted not by any man or institution but rather they are “endowed” upon individuals by their Creator. Only the One who grants rights has the authority to take them away.

Although the founders believed in the unalienable rights of every person, they also understood that there will always be forces in this world that seek to oppress. Thus, “to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.” Put simply, government possesses no rights. Its sole purpose is to protect the rights of its citizenry from outside forces. If it fails in this duty, it is the responsibility of individuals to abolish it.

The writers of the Declaration—and subsequently the writers of the Constitution—believed that government’s power comes out of its ability to protect the rights of its people. Individuals do not receive natural rights from government and thus government does not have the authority to take rights away. To the extent that it protects individual rights, government operates legitimately. However, when it fails to protect such rights or when it imposes upon them, it becomes an illegitimate ruler over what would otherwise be free people.

When the founding fathers gathered in 1776, they did not merely declare the independence of the colonies from their British oppressors. They declared the independence of all individuals from the unlawful intrusion of overreaching government. And that declaration forever altered the course of human history.

REPRINT: FREEDOM WORKS: Matthew Clemente

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4 Questions to Ask Before You DIY May 20, 2019

“When it gets to be more complex, it’s always good to have someone who is overseeing the project,” says Kelly Barrett, senior vice president of home services at Home Depot. That’s when it pays to hire a professional.

2. Do you have the skills?

Sewing, carpentry, painting, metalwork: Each project requires a unique set of skills. Not having them isn’t a deal breaker, though. Half the fun of DIY is learning something new. Patel taught himself to weld so he could build his family a fire pit.

Sameer Patel loves to DIY. He’s built a weight rack for his home gym, rebuilt a swing for his son and welded a fire pit for his backyard. So, when it was time to add gutters to his home in Tucson, Arizona, he was ready to do it himself.

“I had gone to Home Depot, read a lot of posts and was determined to do this myself,” Patel says. But the numbers didn’t add up.

Patel estimated tool rentals and materials (overestimating for the inevitable mistake) would run $652, still under the $800 quoted to him by a local contractor.

But when he factored in time — the project would take an entire weekend — and the likelihood he’d reuse his newfound gutter knowledge, he called in a professional.

“Even though I’d save money with this project … I was never going to do this” again, Patel says. “I don’t plan on starting a gutter install business.”

When weighing your own DIY project, run the numbers, then ask yourself these four questions before deciding whether to invest the elbow grease or pass it off to a professional.

1. How complex is the project?

Installing a new kitchen backsplash is a relatively straightforward task. A good online tutorial will teach you the basic techniques and walk you through the supplies needed.

A top-to-bottom remodel of your kitchen is another story.

You’ll need to plan for and install flooring, cabinets, countertops and appliances, and may need to move gas and plumbing lines. That’s a lot of moving parts, especially for novices.

“It was fun sourcing the metal, developing a model, cutting and welding it,” Patel says. “The best part is the story about how it was made, knowing the mistakes and fixes and how we’d do it better next time.”

Before tackling a new project, Patel assesses his skill set, figures out how easily he can learn any new skills, and factors in how often he’ll use his new knowledge. If it’s a skill he won’t reuse, he’s less likely to do the project himself.

3. What are the risks?

How much damage could you do if your DIY project goes awry?

Craft projects are less risky. Sure, you may burn your thumb with hot glue, but you won’t burn the house down.

But some home improvement projects could flood your home or endanger your life if not done correctly.

“Make sure you’re safe,” says Brittany Bailey, a licensed general contractor and DIY educator at Pretty Handy Girl.

“If you’re taking out a load-bearing wall and don’t know what you’re doing, that’s risking your life, your family’s life.”

4. What’s your time worth?

Put a dollar value on your time and factor that into the total project costs. R.J. Weiss, a certified financial planner, uses this formula: Total savings divided by hours needed to complete the project.

“Now, I know my hourly rate for completing the project.

Then the question really comes down to, am I willing to do the work for that amount of money,” Weiss says. “For projects I actually enjoy doing, such as yardwork, this point is moot. However, for those I’d grind my way through, it’s important to recognize the true opportunity cost of going the DIY route.”

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Is Your Home Older Than Its Years?

Would you throw away $20,000? You are if you’re letting your home age faster than it should. Here’s a simple maintenance strategy to keep your home young.

You know how Dr. Oz says that if you keep your body fit and your mind nimble, you’re likely younger than your chronological years? The same principle applies to your house.

An out-of-shape house is older than its years and could lose 10% of its appraised value, says Mack Strickland, an appraiser and real estate agent in Chester, Va. That’s a $15,000 to $20,000 adjustment for the average home.

But good maintenance can even add value. A study out of the University of Connecticut and Syracuse University finds that regular maintenance increases the value of a home by about 1% each year.

So, if you’ve been deferring maintenance, or just need a good strategy to stay on top of it, here's the simplest way to keep your home in good health.

Focus on Your Home’s #1 Enemy If you focus on nothing else, focus on moisture -- your home’s No. 1 enemy.

Water can destroy the integrity of your foundation, roof, walls, and floors -- your home’s entire structure. So, a leaky gutter isn’t just annoying; it’s compromising your foundation.

Keeping moisture at bay will improve your home’s effective age -- or as Dr. Oz would say, “real age” -and protect its value. It’ll also help you prioritize what you need to do. Here’s how: Follow This Easy 4-Step Routine

1. When it rains, actively pay attention. Are your gutters overflowing? Is water flowing away from your house like it should? Is water coming inside?

2. After heavy rains and storms, do a quick inspection of your roof, siding, foundation, windows, doors, ceilings, and basement to spot any damage or leaks.

3. Use daylight savings days or the spring and fall equinox to remind you to check and test waterrelated appliances like your washer, refrigerator, water heater, HVAC (condensation in your HVAC can cause leaks) or swamp cooler, and sump pump. It’s also a great time to do regular maintenance on them. Inspect any outdoor spigots and watering systems for leaks, too.

4. Repair any damage and address any issues and leaks ASAP. Don’t procrastinate when you spot minor leaks or drips inside your house. Ongoing small leaks can slowly erode pipes and fixtures, and even cause mold and mildew issues you won’t notice until it’s too late.

Say you’ve got a bit of cracked caulk around the kitchen window. It may not seem like much, but behind that caulk, water could get into your sheathing, causing mold damage and rot. Before you know it, you’re looking at a $5,000 repair that could have been prevented by a $4 tube of caulk and a half hour of your time.

Once you settle into a routine, it becomes easier to handle other maintenance tasks, which will only do more to protect and enhance your home’s value.

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Plumas County

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,613 square miles (6,770 km 2), of which 2,553 square miles (6,610 km 2) is land and 60 square miles (160 km 2) (2.3%) is water.

Plumas County is located in the far northern end of the Sierra Nevada Range. The area's rugged terrain marks the transition point between the northern Sierra Nevadas and the southern end of the Cascade Range. Lassen Peak, which is the southernmost volcanic peak in the Cascade Range, is found just north of Plumas County's border, and part of Lassen Volcanic National Park extends into the northwest corner of the county.

Plumas National Forest's 1,200,000 acres (4,900 km 2) offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, kayaking, swimming, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. The area features more than 100 natural and artificial lakes. Many of the natural lakes are glacial in origin and can be found in and around Lakes Basin Recreation Area. The artificial lakes include Lake Almanor, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Little Grass Valley Reservoir, Antelope Lake, and Buck's Lake. Plumas County also features more than 1,000 miles of rivers and streams. All three forks of the Feather River run through the area.

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Sierra County

Sierra County is located in northern California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,240 making it California's second-least populous county. The county seat is Downieville, and the only incorporated city is Loyalton. The county is in the Sierra Nevada, northeast of Sacramento on the border with Nevada.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 962 square miles (2,490 km 2), of which 953 square miles (2,470 km 2) is land and 9.0 square miles (23 km 2) (0.9%) is water.

RICH IN HISTORY: Prior to the California Gold Rush, the area was home to both the Maidu and the Washoe peoples. They generally summered in the higher elevations to hunt and fish, and returned to lower elevations for the winter months. After the discovery of gold in the Sierra foothills sparked the California Gold Rush, more than 16,000 miners settled in Sierra County between 1848-1860. Most mining settlements in the county sprung up along the North and Middle Forks of the Yuba River, both of which had rich deposits of gold. While some of the mining boom towns faded away once gold fever died down, other settlements such as Downieville and Sierra City have remained. Notable gold nuggets found in the county include a 26.5 pound specimen, avoirdupois, found by a group of sailors at Sailor Ravine, two miles above Downieville. A 51-pound specimen was found in 1853 by a group of Frenchmen in French Ravine. The 106 pound Monumental Nugget was found in Sept. 1869 at Sierra City.

The Bald Mountain drift mine in Forest City was founded in Aug. 1864, and was the largest of its kind in the state at the time. The Bald Mountain Extension was located in 1874 east of Forest. The Monte Cristo Mine was located in 1854. The largest quartz-mine is the Sierra Buttes Gold Mine was located in 1850 near Sierra City. The Gold Bluff Mine was located near Downieville in 1854. By 1880 the county was "crushing" 70,000 tons of quartz and had 266 miles of mining ditches.

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Here's a partial list of lakes in Plumas County, Northern California. These are the most well-known and popular lakes for camping, fishing and hiking.

Lake Almanor, at 4,500 feet elevation and with 52 miles of forested shoreline, is the county's largest lake, offering year-round fishing and spectacular views of majestic Lassen Peak.

Butt Valley Reservoir, near Lake Almanor, is widely known for camping and as a great fishery for trout.

Round Valley Reservoir, located three miles above Greenville, is a warm water fishery containing bass and bluegill, and is a popular place to bring children because they're sure to make a catch.

Antelope Lake, located 30 miles NE of the small town of Taylorsville in the Genesee Valley, is a popular camping and fishing spot. It sits at 5,000 feet in elevation and has 15 miles of shoreline.

Little Grass Valley Reservoir, 3 miles south of the community of La Porte, sits at just over 5,000 feet in elevation. It is hugely popular with campers and fishing enthusiasts in the summer, and snowmobile enthusiasts in the winter.

Lake Davis, seven miles north of the City of Portola, sits at 5,800 feet in elevation and offers year-round activities. Camping, fishing (including an annual fishing derby) and hiking during the summer months, and a popular ice fishing tournament, sled-dog races and snowmobile poker runs in the winter. Nearby J&J’s Grizzly Store has just about anything you might need.

Frenchman Lake is in the eastern end of the beautiful Sierra Valley. A high desert lake at 5,800 feet, it's nestled in the pines. Just out of Chilcoot, Frenchman is home to camping and fishing.

Bucks Lake, 17 miles southwest of Quincy, and at 5,200 feet in elevation, boasts 17 miles of shoreline, sandy beaches and tall pines. Bucks Lake attracts fishermen, campers, hikers and water sports enthusiasts in summer. Winter bring snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Gold Lake, in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, offers hiking, camping and fishing in the summer and draws snow sports enthusiasts in the winter. 6,400 feet in elevation.

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18 HOLE, PAR 72 Nakoma Golf Resort is a scenic wonder that will help golfers realize what's so special about Reno and the High Sierras as a golf destination. Challenging play team with unbelievable scenery , giving players a day on the links they won't soon forget. Playing to more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, Nakoma will challeng e even scratch golfers with an imposing slope rating of 147. With five tee settings, however, Nakoma Golf Resort has proven to be a golf course that will delight all levels of golfers.

WHITEHAWK RANCH OPEN

18 HOLE, PAR 71 Set in the scenic Mohawk Valley, Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club was designed by Dick Bailey and has been ranked as one of the 20 best golf courses in California by Golf Digest. Just a short drive from the golf destinations of Reno and Tahoe, Whitehawk has gained a well-earned reputation as one of the must plays of the High Sierra region.

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB OPEN

18 HOLE, PAR 72 Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade ranges , Grizzly Ranch Golf Club is surrounded by over a million acres of national and state forest. The landscape consists of rolling hills, native wetlands, and wildflower fields with ponderosas and Jeffrey pines sprinkled throughout. Grizzly Ranch Golf Club's terrain is mountainous with dramatic elevation changes and numerous valleys lined with trees. Grizzly Ranch terrain is forgiving enough for beginning and intermediate players.

RESERVATIONS: (877) 462-5662, (530) 322-3333 348 Bear Run, Clio California, 96106

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July is the seventh month of the year (between June and August) in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and the fourth of seven months to have a length of 31 days. It was named by the Roman Senate in honor of Roman general Julius Caesar, it being the month of his birth. It is on average the warmest month in most of the Northern hemisphere, where it is the second month of summer. The second half of the year commences in July. "Dog days" are considered to begin in early July in the Northern Hemisphere, when the hot sultry weather of summer usually starts.

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Details For a truly nostalgic style Fourth of July head to the family friendly annual parade followed by the Loyalton Rotary tri-tip BBQ event and ice cream. Events at Rotary Park begin at noon and include the BBQ, Auction and live music. There is something for everyone.

JULY 4TH ANNUAL PARADE AND ROTARY BBQ and AUCTION

DOWNTOWN LOYALTON and ROTARY PARK

Start Parade 9:00 am BBQ Noon

JULY 5TH KICK OFF DANCE AT THE BARN

Graeagle

6:00 pm 11:00 pm

JULY 6TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Graeagle Millpond

Dusk

Annual fireworks display will take place at dusk on the Graeagle Millpond.

This is always a family favorite and beautiful under the stars!

JULY 7TH ANNUAL PARADE

Graeagle Downtown

1:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the Independence Day Parade marching through downtown Graeagle. After the parade listen to music in the park and enjoy all the fun activities for everyone.

www.Graeagle.com

Graeagle Independence Day Dance at the Barn is sponsored by the Graeagle Lion’s Club. Located in the White Barn on the corner of Highways 89 & 70.

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JULY 6th COUNTRY MARKET BAZAAR MEET AND GREET

LOYALTON KIOSK MAIN STREET ACROSS FROM WHITE’S SIERRA STATION

10:00 am 2:00 pm

MIKE WELBOURN (530) 993-0453

We welcome all crafters, vendors, produce/growers, a beautiful setting for fun, relaxation and sales. Open from 10 till 2 p.m. The produce that makes it way to the Country Market & Bazaar is FRESH & ORGANIC as are the spectacular jams & jelly’s.

JULY 12TH TASTE OF COWBOYS IN CONCERT

VINTON SIERRA VALLEY GRANGE HALL

4:00 pm 9:00 pm

LAURA COLBERN (707) 330-3601

Brenn Hill, Kent Rollins and Andy Nelson. Three great Western performers join the stage together for this highly entertaining look into the world of the cowboy through food, stories and song.

Stories and music will transport you to cow camps, around the campfire and into the wide open spaces of the American West.

Cooking Demo and Show - 4 pm $85 Experience authentic cowboy cooking with Kent Rollins as he prepares some tasty samples off the grill and from the Dutch oven. In this intimate 1 hour show, Kent will demonstrate tricks for grilling over hardwood coals, share his top tips for caring for and cooking in cast iron and pass out some warm Dutch oven dessert.

Sample tastings will include: grilled appetizer, Certified Angus Beef steak, Dutch oven bread pudding. *Please note this is not a full meal.

This option also includes a ticket to the evening show featuring Kent, Brenn and Andy. -----------------------Evening Show 7 pm $35 Enjoy a full evening performance where Brenn, Andy and Kent take the stage to share some classic cowboy entertainment.

JULY 20TH AND 21ST

PLUMAS EUREKA STATE PARK 310 JOHNSVILLE ROAD BLAIRSDEN,CA

10:00 am 3:00 pm

GOLD DISCOVERY DAYS WITH GRAEAGLE LIONS CLUB BBQ BOTH DAYS (11:003:00) AND ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY MORNING (8:00)

(530) 836-2380

Gold Discovery Days invites visitors to step into the lives of gold miners circa 1851 when the discovery of gold on Eureka Peak and the bonanza that followed in Johnsville through the 1890's left their marks.

Demonstrations and activities includes tours of the Miner's cabin the Moriarty House, blacksmith shop, the bushman mill, the assay office and activities. Candle making, spinning, weaving, woodworking, gold panning, quill pen writing, children's games, ice cream making, clothes washing the 19th century way, butter making, homemade bread and jam, and wagon rides through the town of Johnsville can be experienced by all. Family and group pictures taken in costumes from the era are available for a small charge of $10.

Guided hikes to historical sites in the Park, wandering musicians, food for sale and a barbecue each day from 11 am - 3 pm featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, and authentic Cornish pasties together with beverages and all the trimmings are worth the wait (save your appetite.) The annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast takes place on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. approx. Come enjoy music by Code Bluegrass while eating breakfast and take part in the fundraising raffle!

The Johnsville Historical Society's St. John's Church Museum is also open, documenting Johnsville's historic families as well as old maps and photographs of the area in its heyday. Church activities begin daily with their traditional junk sale and Saturday morning also features an old-fashioned bake sale. The historic society also hosts an architectural walking tour of Johnsville departing from the Park's museum.

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On Going Date and Event EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13TH SIERRA VALLEY FARMS ROMANOS FARMER’S MARKET

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Sierra Valley Farms is a 65-acre certified organic farm and nursery situated on the Middle Fork of the Feather River in the majestic Sierra Valley. The farm, located at 5,000 feet elevation, in Beckwourth California, has one of the most unique growing climates in the West. Sierra Valley Farms was first established as a native plant nursery in 1990 and broadened its diversity to growing certified organic produce in 1999.

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Call (530) 832-0114 Schedule for Summer concerts and events available now on line www.sierravalleyfarms.com

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Romano’s Farmers Market hosts local vendors who are hand-selected for their quality and product. The market opens every Friday from 10 am-2:00 pm. and continues for 15 weeks until September 13th .

Romano’s Certified Farmers Market was voted by vendors as their “favorite” farmers market that they attend, and is considered “the most fun market” of all the farmers market rated by attendees.

We have 25 vendors; a “one-stop shop” for patrons who can get seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, local meats, fresh fish from pacific coast, baked goods, mushrooms, condiments, wines and wine tasting, deli meats and cheese, organic milk and dairy, and many other locally crafted artisan value-added products and crafts.

The family farm is owned and operated by Gary Romano, and his dad Louis Romano. Sierra Valley Farms diverse operation includes growing and production of a wide range of cool-season vegetables and some fruits, micro greens, herbs, hops, and value-added condiments.

The farm also hosts “Dinner in the Barn” and "Blues Concert" DINNER IN THE BARN DATES FOR 2019 ARE JULY 13th, AUGUST 17TH, AND SEPTEMBER 7TH – 4 Course Meals, beverage and live music starting at 4:30 p.m.; $130 per plate.

Every Friday Night CONCERTS IN THE PARK KICK OFF BAND RUMMY ROCK, COUNTRY & BLUES

PORTOLA CITY PARK 441 S. GULLING STREET

6:00 PM 9:00 PM

(530) 836-6811

The FREE Portola Friday night outdoor summer concerts begin July 12, 2019 and run each Friday until August 2, 2019.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and enjoy the evening of music. Beverages will be available for purchase after 5:00; food vendors will also be participating.

On August 2nd a special Mexican Fiesta is planned featuring Vicente Arreola y su Norteno Banda featuring authentic mariachi music.

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GOLD DISCOVERY DAYS @

Plumas Eureka State Park

The pioneering spirit comes alive with a bonanza of FREE activities for the whole family in Johnsville, CA

July 20 & 21, 2019 10 am ~ 3 PM (Saturday & Sunday) Gold Panning Food & Music Wagon Rides Pine Needle Basketry Wool Spinning Candle Making Children’s Games Assay Office Tours Wood Working Blacksmith Demo Kids Archeological Dig Moriarty House Tour Museum Displays Guided Hikes to the Original Discovery Site Take Photos in a Period Costume & Win Prizes!

Rotary Pancake Breakfast ~ 8-11 am on Sunday Graeagle Lions BBQ ~ both Saturday and Sunday Raffle Fundraiser and Live Music @ Breakfast! For more information go to: www.plumas-eureka.org Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700

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Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair July 20 - 21, 2019 Town Park Graeagle, CA 96103 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Our booths feature only quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Nothing is imported! While your at the fair, you can relax to the sounds of live music, and enjoy an assortment of food and beverages.

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