Main Offices 287 Lawrence St., PO Box B • Quincy, Ca 95971 Phone (530) 283-0800 • Fax (530) 283-3952 mail@plumasnews.com
Advertising Rates
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Effective September 2014
Circulation Lassen County Times 10,300
A legal newspaper serving Lassen County. Established October 18, 1978. Published every Tuesday. Delivered by both adult carriers and periodical mail at Susanville, CA 96130. Adjudicated December 7, 1981; Decree No. 15466.
Feather River Bulletin 2,775
A legal newspaper established August 11, 1866, as the Plumas National (later changed to Plumas National Bulletin, May 16, 1892) subsequently changed to its present name May 7, 1931, with which was merged the Plumas Independent (1892-1945) on June 7,1945. Published every Wednesday. Mail delivered periodical postal permit at Quincy, CA 95971. Re-adjudicated April 6, 1953; Decree No. 4644.
Chester Progressive 2,115
A legal newspaper, established June 20, 1946. Published every Wednesday. Mail delivered under periodical postal permit at Chester, CA 96020, serving the Lake Almanor area. Adjudicated January 22, 1962; Decree No. 5956.
OPEN RATES 4”-10” 11”-30” 31”-50” 51”-80” Over 81”
TIMES 7.00 6.00 5.90 5.80 5.70 5.60
BULLETIN, REPORTER OR PROGRESSIVE 6.50 5.50 5.40 5.30 5.20 5.10
14-25 WEEK RUN Column Inches Per Week
4”-10” 11”-30” 31”-50” 51”-80” Over 81”
5.60 5.50 5.40 5.30 5.20
26 WEEK 1 YEAR RUN
4”-10” 11”-30” 31”-50” 51”-80” OVER 81”
5.30 5.20 5.10 5.00 4.90
4-13 WEEK RUN Column Inches Per Week
RECORD 5.75 4.90 4.80 4.70 4.60 4.50
ANY 2 PAPERS 8.50 6.80 6.70 6.60 6.50 6.40
ANY 3 PAPERS 9.30 7.60 7.50 7.40 7.30 7.20
ANY 4 PAPERS 10.00 8.30 8.20 8.10 8.00 7.90
ALL 6 PAPERS 10.75 8.90 8.80 8.70 8.60 8.50
5.20 5.10 5.00 4.90 4.80
4.60 4.50 4.30 4.20 4.10
6.70 6.60 6.50 6.40 6.30
7.50 7.40 7.30 7.20 7.00
8.20 8.10 8.00 7.90 7.80
8.80 8.70 8.60 8.50 8.40
5.00 4.90 4.80 4.70 4.60
4.30 4.20 4.10 4.00 3.90
6.50 6.40 6.30 6.20 6.10
7.30 7.20 7.10 7.00 6.90
8.00 7.90 7.80 7.70 7.60
8.60 8.50 8.40 8.30 8.20
Color Rates:
1 color ........................................................ $100 2 color ........................................................ $175 Full process color .......................................... $300 Contract rates for color available
Portola Reporter 2,175
A legal newspaper, established May 1927. Published every Wednesday. Mail delivered under periodical postal permit at Portola, CA 96122. Adjudicated April 5, 1928; Decree No. 2497.
Mechanical Measurements:
Westwood PinePress 750
Offset printed, these newspapers are optimum size - 6 columns x 21. 5” Column width - 11 picas 9 pt. space between columns; page width - 11.625”
The newest newspaper serving Lassen County and Westwood. Established June 8, 1980. Published every Wednesday and delivered free in Westwood, Pinetown and Clear Creek.
lndian Valley Record 905
A legal newspaper, established November 20, 1930. Published every Wednesday. Mail delivered under periodical postal permit at Greenville, CA 95947. Adjudicated October 27, 1958; Decree No. 5462.
Ask about special bereavement & non-profit status rates.
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a. Political advertising at regular advertising rates. Must be prepaid. b. Position charge is 25% for guaranteed position. Policy is to comply with position requests at no extra charge but with no guarantee. No front page or editorial page advertising. c. Photos in ads charged a one-time processing fee of $3.50 for each new photo.
Preprint Insert Section Rates:
a. Four to eight page inserts average about $60.00 per 1,000. Larger based on weight. Contract rates available. b. Preprints should be in 1/2 fold, based on broadsheet fold.
Classified Advertising: Minimum size -1 col. x 2”- column width 1.181”or 7.1 picas All ads run in all six newspapers. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.60/inch Real Estate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 6.50/inch
Cards of Thanks 35 Words or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cash $ 10.00 .25¢ for each additional word over the 35-word limit
Public Notice Advertising (Legal Advertising) a. Rates: each newspaper: Feather River Bulletin, Indian Valley Record, Chester Progressive, Portola Reporter, Lassen County Times $9.80 per inch, first insertion. $9.20 each subsequent insertion. Minimum charge, any notice $35.00 first insertion. $30.00 each additional week. Fictitious Business Name Statement, $40.00 for four insertions. Notice of Intention to Engage in Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, $40.00 one insertion, $80 for 3 insertions. Legal rates non-commissionable.
Obituaries
We offer free Death Notices and paid Obituaries. Paid Obituaries start at $80, and may include a photo for an additional $10. For more information or to arrange for these notices, contact one of our offices during business hours, or e-mail typesetting@plumasnews.com, subject: obit.
Closing Time Closing date, 4:00 p.m., Thursday. Earlier preceding holidays.
Commission & Cash Discount Local rate is non-commissionable. Cash discounts available on prepaid ads at open rates.