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Western Pacific Railroad Museum Hosts Pumpkin Patch Express and Super Spooky Night Train Events

The Western Pacific Railroad Museum announces two special train events to celebrate the season: the... Read More.

Kyle Stone Named New General Manager of Central Plumas Recreation and Park District

The Central Plumas Recreation and Park District announces the appointment of Kyle Stone as its... Read More.

Plumas County Struggles with New Bail Rules Amid Safety and Implementation Concerns

Plumas County faces confusion over new rules for handling suspects accused of crimes. The changes,... Read More.

Lassen County Animal Shelter Achieves No Kill Status with Community Support

Lassen County Animal Shelter has reached No-Kill status through Best Friends Animal Society, achieving a... Read More.

UPDATE: Roadway Preservation Project to Begin On State Route 70 in Plumas County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 2) and American Pavement Systems, Inc. will begin... Read More.

LMUD to Island with Honey Lake Power During Upcoming PSPS Event Starting October 14th

PG&E has notified LMUD about a Public Safety Power Shutoff affecting our area. To keep your... Read More.

State Headlines

Social Security Benefits and SSI Payments Increase by 36 Percent for 2027 Recipients

Approximately 76 million Americans will see a 3.6 percent boost in their monthly Social Security... Read More.

California Expands Swiftwater Rescue Capacity Ahead of Winter Storm Season

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of new swiftwater rescue vehicles, boats... Read More.

California Logger Supports Ending Roadless Rule to Boost Forest Management and Reduce Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service plans to end the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has limited... Read More.

USDA Urges States to Strengthen Wolf Management and Support Ranchers Against Predation

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins called on states to review their wolf management... Read More.

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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 17 | Loyalton
October 17th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Downtown Loyalton at the Kiosk & Stage! Enjoy a free live concert featuring the Bluz Banditz starting at 11:00 AM! Bring the family for costume contests, pumpkin carving, arts and crafts, prizes, and the Pie & Sweet Treat Contest! That’s Saturday, October 17th, in Downtown Loyalton! Don't miss out!

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