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RESCUE AT GOLD LAKE

RESCUE AT GOLD LAKE At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office received a... Read More.

Modoc District Fair Entry Deadline Approach

The 105th Modoc District Fair opens Thursday, August 27th, at the Fair Grounds in Cedarville,... Read More.

Quincy Chamber Micro Grant Program Now Accepting Applications Through August 30

The Quincy Chamber of Commerce reports its micro grant program is now accepting applications through... Read More.

Plumas Unified School District Reduces Bus Fleet and Cuts Transportation Services Amid Budget Shortfall

Plumas Unified School District (PUSD) plans to sell most of its unused and nonworking school... Read More.

Washoe County Woman Arrested for Starting Freds Mountain Fire and Drug Charges

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Christine Mitchell, 47, in connection with the Freds... Read More.

Repeat Theft Offender Carl Jon Weir Sentenced to Six Years in State Prison

CARL JON WEIR, 45 of Susanville, was sentenced on August 11, 2026, to six (6)... Read More.

State Headlines

Senator Megan Dahle Supports UC Davis Medical Campus to Improve Rural Healthcare Access in North State

Senator Megan Dahle met with representatives from UC Davis, California State University Chico, Enloe Medical... Read More.

California’s 30 Year Success in Preventing Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestations

California started using proactive methods to fight the Mediterranean fruit fly 30 years ago. The... Read More.

Congressman Gallagher Seeks to Overturn California Emissions Rule

Congressman James Gallagher today introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a Biden-era Environmental... Read More.

California Fish and Game Commission Leaves Ferret Petition Off Final Agenda Before Critical Court Hearing

Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Fish and Game Commission has released its... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

Aug 14
Lake Almanor Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner Banquet
Aug 15 | Lake Almanor, CA
Saturday, August 15th 12th Annual Courage Worldwide Join us as we run, bike, and paddle to support survivors of child sex trafficking. This is our 12th year, and every dollar raised goes directly to Courage Worldwide.
Aug 15 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 683 West St.,
Portola Firewise hosts 2nd Wildfire Preparedness Fair The Plumas County Fire Safe Council announces the Portola Firewise Community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with the council and local agencies, invite the public to attend the second annual Portola Wildfire Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free community event will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 683 West St.,
Aug 15 | Doyle Community Center
Announcing summer Fun at the Doyle Community Center, Bring the whole family. Come on in and cool off with us. Saturday, August 15th from 1pm to 5pm.  All money collected goes to supporting our scholarship program, the backpack program and summer children’s lunch.

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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.