Plumas National Forest Pile Burning

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District plan to start pile burning operations tomorrow near Challenge, conditions permitting.Approximately 1 acre of piles are planned to be burned at the Challenge Work Center, with ignitions expected Tuesday.If conditions remain within prescription, firefighters... Read More.

CalTrans Road Work for this Week

EB/WB Highway 36 Emergency work 8:45 a.m. Feb. 4, 2025 to indefinite. 7.2 miles west of Highway 44 to 6.7 miles west of Highway 44 One-way traffic, 10-minute delaysEB/WB Highway 36 Highway construction 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 31 Lassen/Plumas County Line to 0.3 miles east of Highway 147 Alternating... Read More.

Tahoe National Forest Seeks Public Input on Wildfire Mitigation Projects

Tahoe National Forest seeks public feedback on proposed wildfire risk mitigation projectsInterested individuals are invited to provide feedback on Tahoe National Forest’s Pliocene Ridge Project and Forty-Niner Gold Project by April 25, 2025. The projects aim to reduce wildfire risks by establishing fuel breaks... Read More.

Mile High Century Ride Cancelled Due to Extensive Roadwork Challenges

The Almanor Recreation and Park District reports that, after weeks of discussions with the California Department of Transportation, Hat Creek Construction and ride coordinators throughout Northern California, organizers have made the difficult decision to forego holding the Mile High Century Ride scheduled for June... Read More.

Lassen County Seeks State Intervention as Wolf Threats Escalate

With confirmed wolf kills rising and rural safety concerns mounting, Lassen County is the latest community to ask the state for help. Sheriff John McGarva met with ranchers, elected officials, and wildlife agency representatives at the Dixie Valley Ranch to discuss the growing threat... Read More.

Lassen County Opens Race Track RFP for 2025 Season

Once again, it is Go Time, race fans! Lassen County has posted a new RFP for the race track this year, with a submission date of April 10th, scoring and evaluation on April 11th, and delivery of selection set for April 15th.  Hopefully this... Read More.