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CBS News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Northern California's High Sierra Music Festival faces uncertain future amid low ticket sales
A long-running music festival in Northern California may be on the verge of its final act. The High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy is hoping for a last-minute boost in ticket sales ahead of next week's event. It's part of a nationwide trend, with festivals across the country seeing a drop in attendance. But organizers say they've come up with a few ways to bring the crowds back. "The High Sierra Music Festival is a very unique and extraordinary experience," said Dave Margulies, High Sierra Festival producer. For nearly 30 years, Margulies has helped bring the High Sierra Music Festival to life in Plumas County. Known for its bluegrass and acoustic sets and long weekend of camping, the three-day event has been a summer tradition at the Plumas County Fairgrounds since 1995. "It's a big, giant community that gathers every year, it's kind of like a family reunion," Margulies said. This year's festival runs from July 3-6. But organizers say ticket sales are at an all-time low. "We're hoping people rally and we get a big, big surge," Margulies said. Pre-pandemic, the festival used to draw 6,500 people. In the years that followed, 4,500. But with less than a week to go, they're at around 2,500. "Ever since the pandemic, we've seen a downturn in sales and I think a lot of events have seen downturns as well," Margulies said. Recent data shows festivals across the country saw a decline in music festival ticket sales between 2023 and 2024. Experts blame rising costs for tickets. High Sierra is now forced to provide 15% discounted tickets leading up to the festival, all in hopes of continuing it next year. "The value is off the charts, it adds up to about $5-$6 per band," Margulies said. They hope next week's mid-80s in Quincy may also entice people to escape the valley heat. If you'd like to get a ticket to the festival, their offering all tickets with a discount, just use the code 15SIERRA at checkout.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Logging company workers discover human remains in Plumas County
Human remains have been found in a remote part of Plumas County. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office said a private logging company reported the discovery of the remains northeast of the small town of Cromberg on Friday. Investigators confirmed that the remains were human but said a positive identification was not currently possible due to 'advanced decomposition.' DNA analysis and other methods will be used to try to identify the person. The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information related to this case to contact its investigations unit at 530-283-6363.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Human remains found in Plumas County, investigation underway
( — Human remains have been found in a remote area of Plumas County on Friday morning. According to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office, a report was received from a private logging company regarding the possibility of discovering human remains in a remote area northeast of Cromberg. PCSO stated that two detectives went to the location, and when they arrived, investigators confirmed that the remains found at the scene were human. An identification is not currently possible due to 'the advancement stage of decomposition and the condition of the remains,' said PCSO. A further forensic examination that includes DNA analysis and other investigative methods will be required before anything gets confirmed, according to PCSO. Lawn mower sparks vegetation fire in Nevada County At this time, the investigation remains active, and PCSO will be working with forensic experts to receive information. PCSO stated that if anyone has any information relating to this case is asked to reach out at 530-283-6363. PCSO said, 'The Plumas County Sheriff's Office extends its appreciation to the logging crew who reported the discovery.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
