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Banner Health Announces Sale Agreement For Banner Lassen Medical Center

View this press release online, visit: bannerhealth.com/newsroom Banner Health Announces Sale Agreement for Banner Lassen... Read More.

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Around Lassen, Plumas and Sierra Counties

If you're looking to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks close to home, there are several... Read More.

Veterans to Lead Grand Marshal Float at Paul Bunyan Mountain Blues Festival Parade

This year's Paul Bunyan Mountain & Blues Festival Parade won't have just one Grand Marshal—it... Read More.

Survey Aims to Address Livestock Veterinarian Shortage in Rural California

Ranchers and livestock producers across rural California are being asked to help identify areas where... Read More.

Modoc County Man Ordered to Stand Trial on Multiple Violent Felony Charges

A Modoc County judge has ruled there is enough evidence for a man accused of... Read More.

BLM Offers One Dollar Firewood Permits in Chester

Five years after the Dixie Fire, some of the burned trees are still serving a... Read More.

State Headlines

Incarcerated Students Make California History with Forestry Degrees

A group of incarcerated students has reached a milestone that's a first for California. Eight students... Read More.

Wildfire Season Escalates: U.S. Raises National Preparedness Level to 4

With wildfire activity intensifying across the country, federal fire officials have raised the National Preparedness... Read More.

New California Laws Take Effect July 1: What You Need to Know

Several new California laws take effect July 1, bringing changes that will affect students, families,... Read More.

Forty New Parole Agents Ready to Serve California Communities

Forty new parole agents are stepping into the field after graduating from the Basic Parole... Read More.

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Upcoming Events

Jul 1 | Taylorsville, CA
Head over to Taylorsville for three days of Roping fun.  Everyone is welcome to rope, cash and awards, plus buckles and saddle to high points for each day.  Call Steve at 559-352-8012 for more information.
Jul 3 | Higgins Ranch, Chester
July 3rd! The event will be the culmination of the camp's week-long "God Blessed America, 1776" theme in celebration of America's 250th birthday. An appreciation picnic lunch will be served on Friday, July 3rd, at 11:30 at the Higgins' ranch, Spice Camp site, in Chester.
Jul 3 | Lassen County Fairgrounds
Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4th Independence Day Celebration Join the Lassen County Fairgrounds for two days of celebration filled with food, fun live music, and fireworks.  July 3rd at 3pm races, vendors, games, and fireworks about 9:30pm then on the July 4 races at 3pm, activities music and live music by Rummy starting about 9pm.
Jul 3 | Cederville, CA
The Surprise Valley area is going to be BUZZZING with activity on the Fourth of July weekend. Kicking things off Will be First Friday held on Main Street Cedarville on Friday the 3rd of July. An annual event held on the first Friday of every month during the summer. That same evening, RACES! That’s right, at 4:30pm the gate will open and the first race will start at 6:00 pm.

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has an upcoming competitive bidding opportunity for a public works project titled 2CA07934 – Grasshopper Fire Station Paving Services located in Susanville, California. This project has an estimated start date of July/August 2026, and the scope of work involves performing replacing the existing pavement at CAL FIRE’s Grasshopper Fire Station.

The Prime Contractor must possess a valid C12-Earthwork and Paving Contractor OR an A-General Engineering Contractor license issued by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB). The Prime Bidder must attend the mandatory pre-bid inspection on June 02, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the CAL FIRE Grasshopper Fire Station, 515-350 Highway 139, Susanville, CA 96130. Bids are being accepted for this competitive bidding opportunity until June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. For more information about this solicitation opportunity, please visit https://caleprocure.ca.gov. To locate the solicitation, enter the solicitation number “2CA07934” in the “Event ID” field.