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Hamilton Branch Prescribed Burn

CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit will be conducting a timber understory prescribed burn in Plumas... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision on State Route 70 Near Vinton

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., the CHP dispatch center received reports of... Read More.

FRC Production Horse Sale and Western Heritage Event in Quincy May 15 and 16

Visit Quincy this May 15 and 16 for the FRC Production Horse Sale at Feather... Read More.

Jessica Beard Sentenced to Three Years for Child Abuse and Firearm Drug Charges in Modoc County

The Modoc County District Attorney's Office announces that 35-year-old Jessica Beard has been sentenced to... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff Hosts May Town Hall Meetings on Community Safety and Updates

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office is hosting five Town Hall meetings Join Sheriff McGarva this May... Read More.

California Wolf Packs Grow to 12 with New Livestock Attacks Reported in Plumas County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports three confirmed or probable livestock kills or... Read More.

State Headlines

Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Patient Personal Information In Email

On April 9, 2025, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) sent notification letters to approximately... Read More.

Mountain Lion Safely Relocated from Urban Escondido to Cleveland National Forest

CDFW staff responded Monday to reports of a mountain lion sheltering under a vehicle in... Read More.

Rep. Kiley Secures Key Funding in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Congressman Kevin Kiley (I-CA) secured more than $4.5 million for key projects across California’s Third... Read More.

Wildfire Preparedness Week is the Time to Take Action

Sacramento, CA - As California faces a drier‑than‑normal winter and elevated early‑season wildfire risk, Wildfire... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

May 9 | Susanville Ranch Park
Lassen Land and Trails Trust will be teaming up with the Bizz Running Company on Saturday, May 9th, to host the 31st annual Paiute Meadows Trail Run. Held at Susanville Ranch Park
May 9 | Susanville, CA
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 9TH — MAY MADNESS AT DIAMOND MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY IN SUSANVILLE! Pits open at 2, gates at 5, racing at 6 SHARP! Mother’s Day Special — just 5 bucks in the grandstands, 20 gets you in the pits! IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, SportMods, Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks… AND the Northern Nevada Dwarf Cars make their first appearance of the year!
May 9 | Livestock Complex in Alturas
Saturday, May 9th Modoc County Sheriff Posse’s Aimee Boulade Memorial Junior Horse Show Events for ages 3 – 18 with high point belt buckle award. Show starts at 9am with check in at 8am.  Keyhole race, showmanship buckaroo class, western pleasure, cloverleaf barrels, Green Horn (peewee events), burgers and hot dogs.  No entry fee, all the fun is at the Livestock Complex in Alturas.
May 9
May 9-17, the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival in Quincy and locations throughout Plumas County. Hosted by Bear Creek Frames, this week-long event invites artists of all skill levels to paint outdoors and capture the landscapes of the Lost Sierra

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Notice to Contractors

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.