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Announcement for a tele-town hall on March 17, 2025, with Congressman Kevin Kiley about wildfire preparedness and community resilience.

Join the FireSafe Council Town Hall Phone Call with Congressman Kiley

Join the town hall meeting phone call tonight hosted by Congressman Kevin Kiley.

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Electric Feel

The electric vehicle charging stations at 411 Commercial St. began their journey in July 2022. The motion to approve the licensing agreement with EV Range passed with a unanimous vote from the city council on July 13th, 2022. The discussion to bring an electric charging station to the city had been in the works for several years prior.

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Portola Certified Firewise Community 2025

Portola has been certified as a Firewise community by the National Fire Protection Association for 2025.

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Plumas Unified Graduation Schedule for 2024

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Intermountain Disposal Change of Service Days

ATTN Portola Residents: There will be a change of service day for the south side of Portola from Thursday to Monday.

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Williams House Museum has closed for the season

The Portola Visitor's Center and the Williams House Museum are closed for the season. Please check back in May 2025 for next seasons hours.

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June 8, 2023 | City of Portola Proposed Operating Budget for 2023-2024

Please click the following link to see the City of Portola 2023-2024 Operating Budget Proposal . The public hearing for the budget proposal will be held at Portola City Hall at 35 Third Ave on June 14th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

June 27, 2022 | SENATE BILL 1383

SENATE BILL 1383: CALIFORNIA’S SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANT REDUCTION STRATEGY

December 11, 2021 | Notice of Public Hearing

There will be a public hearing to consider issuance of a conditional use permit to allow a residential use within a core commercial zone. Location: 80 Commercial Street, APN 126-082-009, Portola, California 96122. Please contact the City Clerk at 530.832.6801 or email tkindall@cityofportola.com for a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing.