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Plumas National Forest Implements New Forest Closure Order as Post-Fire Recovery Continues

Monday, April 8

Plumas National Forest has initiated a new forest closure order in response to ongoing safety concerns and the need for further work after the 2020 North Complex fire. The previous order, which expired recently, shuttered numerous recreation sites, including campgrounds and trailheads. While several sites... Read More.

Rare Double Quake Shakes Belden

Friday, April 5

Belden in Eastern Plumas County was abruptly disrupted by a pair of earthquakes last evening, leaving the town and its surrounding areas rattled. The U.S. Geological Survey says the first quake struck at 6:34 pm with a magnitude of 4.9, followed by another less... Read More.

Sierra County Resident Dies After Being Infected by Fatal Disease Carried by Deer Mice

Thursday, April 4

A Sierra County resident recently died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease caused by a North American strain of hantavirus known as Sin Nombre virus, which is transmitted by deer mice. This is the first case of hantavirus disease reported this year in California.... Read More.

Train vs Car

Tuesday, April 2

At about 8:47 AM on 03/30/24, CHP personnel responded to SR-44 at the BNSF railroad grade crossing east of County Road A-21, for a vehicle vs. freight train crash. Lara Hoover of Las Vegas, NV, was driving her 2023 Honda Ridgeline eastbound on SR-44... Read More.

Arkansas Man and Dog Rescued After Three Days Stranded in Modoc County Snow

Friday, March 29

After being stranded for three days in the snow, an Arkansas man and his dog were rescued in Modoc County. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Posse responded to a remote part of the County Wednesday afternoon. Without food or water for three days... Read More.

Stakeholders Strategize Long-Term Ambulance Service Solutions for Chester/Lake Almanor Basin

Thursday, March 28

Talks continue with stakeholders to Address Long-Term Ambulance Service Solutions in Chester/Lake Almanor Basin On Thursday, March 21, 2024, stakeholders from the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) subcommittee convened for a pivotal meeting to discuss the ongoing efforts to address a long-term solution for Ambulance... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Recuse Themselves- Motion to Cover Treasurer’s Attorney Fees Fails

Wednesday, March 27

Plumas Supervisors Greg Hagwood and Tom McGowan walked out of the board’s chambers just before the ongoing discussion regarding the county paying attorney fees for Treasurer Julie White. The two supervisors' recusal came earlier, however, on March 5th, citing conflicts of interest that prohibited them... Read More.

Driver Survives Miraculous Crash Into Feather River

Monday, March 25

A driver miraculously walks away with minor injuries after being ejected into the Feather River off SR 70. Quincy CHP says the truck was completing a PG&E delivery only as far as Rodger’s Flat, along the highway that has been closed for weeks due to... Read More.

Homekey Housing Project Near Diamond View Middle School Revisited- Updates from Lassen’s CAO

Friday, March 22

There’s an update on the Homekey Housing project slated for the Old Hospital building near Diamond View Middle School in Susanville. The project had fallen off the radar after a contentious meeting where community members spoke out against it, concerned about impacting the area's housing... Read More.

Voters Reject Consolidation: Lassen Supervisors Preserve Dual Finance Offices for Future Election Cycle

Friday, March 22

Measure T & U failed to gain voter approval to consolidate county offices into one Director of Finances, and the Lassen Supervisors are taking into account the outcome of the vote, along with the current Auditor Tax Collector thoughts. During the Supervisor's meeting on March... Read More.

Featured News

Plumas National Forest Implements New Forest Closure Order as Post-Fire Recovery Continues

Rare Double Quake Shakes Belden

Sierra County Resident Dies After Being Infected by Fatal Disease Carried by Deer Mice

Train vs Car

Arkansas Man and Dog Rescued After Three Days Stranded in Modoc County Snow

Stakeholders Strategize Long-Term Ambulance Service Solutions for Chester/Lake Almanor Basin

Plumas Supervisors Recuse Themselves- Motion to Cover Treasurer’s Attorney Fees Fails

Driver Survives Miraculous Crash Into Feather River

Homekey Housing Project Near Diamond View Middle School Revisited- Updates from Lassen’s CAO

Voters Reject Consolidation: Lassen Supervisors Preserve Dual Finance Offices for Future Election Cycle

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