Polaris Grant Boosts Trail Restoration on Mount Hough After Dixie Fire
Sierra Buttes Trail Steward continued post-Dixie Fire maintenance work on Mount Hough will be supported in part through $9,681 from the Read More.
Featured News
Remains Identified as 2020 Missing Person
The Modoc County Sheriff's Office has identified the person whose skeletal remains were found nearly a year ago. They've been identified as Nicholas Patterson. He was reported missing in January 2020. Patterson was 26 years old when he disappeared.
The remains were found in the... Read More.
Celebrating Modoc’s Ken Simons Dedication and Service in Law Enforcement
This week we had the pleasure of recognizing Ken Simon’s service to Modoc County as a career law enforcement officer. Ken retired once already from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office where among other things he served as a K-9 handler and detective. He... Read More.
Apply for Grazing and Haying Opportunities at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a chance for ranchers to hay and graze cattle on the Pine Creek unit of the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge through a Cooperative Agricultural Agreement (CAA). This agreement helps the Refuge maintain healthy plant communities and... Read More.
Plumas County Official Convicted for Self-Dealing in Major Pay Raise Scandal
On March 25, 2025, Nancy Selvage (age 70 of Quincy, CA) was convicted of a felony violation of Section 1090 of the Government Code. Selvage is scheduled to be sentenced on May 16, 2025.
As part of her sentence, Selvage will be ordered to repay... Read More.
Alturas Fire Department Launches Annual Property Inspection to Mitigate Wildfire Risks
The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program, focusing on reducing fire hazards across various property types. This effort is crucial due to the wildfire risks in the region, and it requires residents and property owners to take immediate action to... Read More.
LCC issues statement on student’s death
According to a statement from Lassen Community College, “Lassen College suffered a tragic loss of one of its dorm students Sunday, March 23. At this time, we want to assure you there is no ongoing threat to our campus community, and this appears to be... Read More.
Plumas County Allocates $35,000 for Confidential Civil Rights Investigation
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has approved a payment of up to $35,000 for confidential investigations related to an unnamed civil rights case. This decision follows a series of similar payments for internal investigations, predominantly involving workplace issues originating in the human resources... Read More.
Susanville City Council Moves to Dissolve Planning Commission
In meeting March 19th, the Susanville Citycouncil discussed a moratorium or elimination of the Susanville Planning Commission. The council voted 4-1 to direct staff to begin the process of eliminating the planning commission, with the functions of that agency to now be the responsibility... Read More.
Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District, Susanville Ranch Park Restoration
New interpretive panels are first class! Spring is here , enjoy a Spring hike at the 1,100 acre Susanville Ranch Park.
The Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District (HLV RCD), in partnership with
Lassen County Public Works, UC Cooperative Extension, Point Blue Conservation Science,
Natural Resources Conservation... Read More.
