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Chester Public Utility District Invites Community to Discuss Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Increase

Friday, March 13

The Chester Public Utility District invites all residents to join an important community discussion regarding its proposed rate increase of 25 to 42% for water and wastewater, set to take effect July 1. Anyone wishing to participate or voice thoughts or concerns is invited to... Read More.

California Begins Evaluation of Wolf Livestock Compensation Program with Stakeholder Workshop

Thursday, March 12

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports it has started a process to evaluate California’s wolf-livestock compensation program. Between February 2022 and February 2026, the department has granted more than $600,000 to Plumas County ranchers in the form of direct loss compensation, pay-for-presence efforts... Read More.

Plumas County Jail Implements RFID Inmate Tracking

Wednesday, March 11

Inmate data management is about to get a lot easier and more efficient for the staff at the Plumas County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility, where a new radio-frequency identification system is expected to be online by the end of March. According to Jail Commander Steve Clark,... Read More.

Concerns Raised Over California Elderly Parole Program After Violent Offender Granted Release

Tuesday, March 10

Modoc County District Attorney Nina Salarno raised concerns about California’s Elderly Parole Program, which allows incarcerated individuals age 50 or older who have served at least 20 consecutive years in state prison to be considered for parole. The program applies to people convicted of... Read More.

Lassen County Extends Filing Deadline for Key Offices After Incumbents Fail to File

Saturday, March 7

Filing deadline extended for several Lassen County offices after incumbents don’t file Several Lassen County races for the upcoming primary election have been reopened after incumbents failed to submit candidacy paperwork before the filing deadline. The Lassen County Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced Saturday that the filing period... Read More.

Seismic Activity Near Fredonyer Summit Forces Detour

Friday, March 6

Ongoing seismic activity near Fredonyer Summit continues to cause shifting and cracking along a former section of California State Route 36, according to transportation officials. Recent movement along the old roadway has reinforced the need for a temporary detour that reroutes traffic around the unstable... Read More.

Assemblywoman Hadwick Demands Parole Reforms After Serial Child Predator Nearly Released

Thursday, March 5

A Northern California lawmaker is calling for changes to the state’s parole system following the near release of a convicted serial child predator. In a statement this week, Heather Hadwick said she joined other lawmakers in sending a letter to Gavin Newsom urging reforms to... Read More.

Shaffer Community Forms Oversight Committee to Ensure School Bond Funds Are Used Properly

Wednesday, March 4

Residents in the Shaffer community have approved a school facilities bond aimed at funding improvements to the local campus, and district leaders are now taking steps to ensure those funds are managed as promised. Superintendent Dr. Joshua Blackburn of the Shaffer Union Elementary School District... Read More.

Lassen Cougars Return to Renovated Frank Ernaga Field for Home Opener

Tuesday, March 3

The grandstands may be gone, but baseball is returning to Frank Ernaga Field. After months of visible changes to Frank Ernaga Field and the loss of its historic wooden bleachers, the Lassen Cougars are set to host their home opener this week in Susanville. The changes... Read More.

Seneca Healthcare Foundation Announces Second Annual Golf Tournament in Support of New Hospital

Friday, February 27

Seneca Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce that the official date for the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament has been set for Friday, May 29, 2026. This exciting event promises a day of fun, community, and philanthropy, all in support of a vital cause. Golf for... Read More.

Featured News

Chester Public Utility District Invites Community to Discuss Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Increase

California Begins Evaluation of Wolf Livestock Compensation Program with Stakeholder Workshop

Plumas County Jail Implements RFID Inmate Tracking

Concerns Raised Over California Elderly Parole Program After Violent Offender Granted Release

Lassen County Extends Filing Deadline for Key Offices After Incumbents Fail to File

Seismic Activity Near Fredonyer Summit Forces Detour

Assemblywoman Hadwick Demands Parole Reforms After Serial Child Predator Nearly Released

Shaffer Community Forms Oversight Committee to Ensure School Bond Funds Are Used Properly

Lassen Cougars Return to Renovated Frank Ernaga Field for Home Opener

Seneca Healthcare Foundation Announces Second Annual Golf Tournament in Support of New Hospital

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