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Sierra County Sheriff and Rescue Teams Airlift Hiker from Pacific Crest Trail Medical Emergency

SIERRA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PACIFIC CREST TRAIL RESCUE The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office received notification... Read More.

Fatal Collision on Highway 395 Claims Life of 34 Year Old Herlong Resident

A 34-year-old Herlong resident was killed late Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision on Highway... Read More.

Former Lassen County Court Officer Faces Felony Charges for Misusing Public Funds

A former executive officer at the Lassen County Superior Court faces seven felony charges of... Read More.

Fatal Head On Collision on Highway 139 South of Tulelake Claims Young Mans Life

A 24-year-old man from Reno died Monday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 139,... Read More.

Pyramid Lake Cyanobacteria Bloom Update October 2026 Health and Safety Advisory

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Water Quality Program Weekly Cyanobacteria Activity Report for Pyramid Lake: Harmful Algae... Read More.

Portola City Council Addresses Liberty Utilities Electric Bill Concerns and Resident Actions

Many Portola residents feel frustrated by their electric bills from Liberty Utilities. The City shares... Read More.

State Headlines

California Lawmakers Urge HHS to Protect Head Start Services for Northern California Families

Congressman James Gallagher joined Congressman Mike Thompson in calling on the U.S. Department of Health... Read More.

Affordable Power for Host Communities Act Proposes 20 Percent Utility Bill Discounts in California

Communities bearing the burden of hosting California’s power plants and energy infrastructure could soon see... Read More.

California Enforces Strict Penalties on Red Dyed Diesel Use Despite Federal Tax Deferral

California strictly enforces state bans and heavy penalties on using red-dyed (off-road) diesel on public... Read More.

USDA Emergency Loans Available for California and Oregon Farmers Affected by Severe Drought

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

Now - Oct 31 | Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Rainbow Rumble
Now - Oct 18
Make a beautiful floral arrangement in a cute fall mug, pet our cuddly Highlander cows,.  The ultimate girls day full of flowers, fun, and farm memories.  Just pick a mug, cut your flowers of choice.  RSVP via text to 50-640-2175.  Hadwick Family Farm, Alturas
Oct 11
The Sierra Schools Foundation announces Swinging for the Schools golf tournament, the group’s annual fundraiser, set for Sunday, Oct. 11. Organizers encourage golfers to gather their friends, family and coworkers and hit the green for the 14th annual tournament at Plumas Pines Golf Resort in Graeagle.
Oct 13
The Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to come on down ot the Loyalton Senor center and fall into “Cheap Thrills” Bingo Night.  Family fun, prizes, refreshments & fun for all.  Proceeds to benefit the Loyalton Senior Center.  6pm to 7:30pm

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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.