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Portola Wildfire Evacuation Drill to Include South Portola, Nakoma and Iron Horse Areas

The City of Portola will conduct a planned wildland fire evacuation exercise Thursday to test... Read More.

Loomis Fire Grows to 656 Acres; Containment at 18%

Firefighters continue working to gain control of the Loomis Fire burning in Lassen County near... Read More.

Lightning Sparks Small Wildfire on Plumas National Forest; More Storms in Forecast

A lightning strike sparked a small wildfire on the Plumas National Forest Monday afternoon as... Read More.

Elephant Fire Grows to More Than 12,000 Acres; Fire Threatens Infrastructure North of Loyalton

The Elephant Fire, burning in Sierra County east of Loyalton, has grown to 12,303 acres... Read More.

Greenville Recovery Continues with New Workforce Home Open House

A newly constructed workforce housing home built as part of Greenville's post-Dixie Fire recovery effort... Read More.

Reno Woman Killed in Boating Collision at Frenchman Lake; Alcohol Believed to Be a Factor

A Reno woman died Saturday following a boating collision at Frenchman Lake, and the Plumas... Read More.

State Headlines

CPUC Seeks Public Input to Improve California Broadband Maps

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is asking residents to share their experiences with internet... Read More.

Gas Prices Begin Rising Again Amid Global Oil Market Uncertainty

Gas prices are moving higher again after weeks of declines, with AAA reporting the national... Read More.

California Education Budget Includes Record Per-Pupil Funding, Teacher Programs and Student Support Investments

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California’s 2026-27 state budget, which includes several major investments in... Read More.

Wildfire Watch Goes to Space: New Satellites Aim to Spot Fires Faster

California’s fight against wildfires is reaching into space. Three new satellites designed to detect wildfires from... Read More.

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Jul 14 | Susanville, CA
Lassen County Fair
Jul 18 | Greenville
Saturday, July 18 Annual Gold Digger Days Digger Days in Greenville kick off with a 7:30am Pancake breakfast at the American Legion Hall, then the parade is at 10am with a dance from 8pm to 12pm.  Enjoy crafts, vendors, and lots of fun.
Jul 18 | Lassen County Fairgrounds
Ranchers Day is coming to the Lassen County Fair on Saturday, July 18th. 4pm Team branding, team doctoring, Ranch Bronc Riding, Calcutta. Contact Cody Waltman at 530-310-1366.
Jul 23 | Quincy, CA
Plumas Sierra County Fair

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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.