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House Approves Pit River Land Transfer to Restore Ancestral Territory and Cultural Heritage

Tuesday, December 16

The House has passed the Pit River Land Transfer Act, introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa, which will transfer 580 acres of federally owned land known as the "Four Corners" to the Pit River Tribe in Northeastern California. This land holds deep spiritual and historical... Read More.

Wolves Expand Southward in Modoc County Raising Concerns for Ranchers Amid Livestock Losses

Tuesday, December 16

Wolves in Modoc County continue their southward movement, with recent weekend activity reported in Surprise Valley where ranchers suspect multiple livestock kills. Tracking data shows wolves entering the southern part of the county, moving from Jess Valley through the South Warners and south of... Read More.

USDA Forest Service Prescribed Fire Scheduled in Hat Creek Ranger District with Possible Smoke and Road Cautions

Tuesday, December 16

Prescribed Fire Notice! USDA-Forest Service firefighters will be burning hand piles today, through tomorrow in the following locations, as conditions allow Hat Creek Ranger District: North 49 Unit 14 in the Red Lake area, at cinder pits near FR 32N17 Forest Service fire station in Old Station,... Read More.

Lassen College Fire Technology Awarded Fire Tech Scholarship

Tuesday, December 16

Lassen Community College is proud to celebrate Mario Escajeda, a Lassen College Fire Technology student, on receiving a $2,500 Fire Tech Scholarship generously provided by the LRead More.

Pile burning starting this morning on Beckwourth Ranger District at Grizzly Ridge

Tuesday, December 16

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District plan to resume pile burning operations this morning on Grizzly Ridge above the communities of Cromberg and Greenhorn Ranch, conditions permitting. Firefighters plan to treat approximately 40 acres of machine piles. Ignitions are expected to be... Read More.

US Marshals Arrest Central Point Suspect in Child Exploitation Case

Monday, December 15

US Marshals Track Down, Arrest Local Child Exploitation Task Force Suspect JCSO Case 23-4725 ALTURAS, Calif. – The United States Marshals Service led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) tracked down and arrested a wanted Central Point man hiding out in Alturas, California on November... Read More.

Banner Lassen Medical Center Brings Holiday Joy to Foster Care Children Through CASA Program

Monday, December 15

Banner Lassen Medical Center's incredible team came together to make Christmas magical for 45 foster care children participating in the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program. The spirit of the season was alive and well as our dedicated staff gathered in front of our... Read More.

Arraignment of Defendant Brian Widby on Multiple Felony Charges

Monday, December 15

The Modoc County District Attorney's Office announces that on December 11th, 2025, defendant Brian Widby was arraigned in the Modoc County Superior Court on an extensive list of felony charges. The charges filed against Mr. Widby include: PC 206- Torture PC 273.5(a) - Corporal Injury to a Cohabitant PC... Read More.

Mosaic Timber Launches California’s First Cross Laminated Timber Facility to Boost Forest Health and Jobs

Monday, December 15

Sierra Institute for Community and Environment announces that Mosaic Timber LLC, a capstone Sierra Institute project, has received a shipment of cross-laminated timber manufacturing equipment — the first of its kind in the state of California. Last month a specialized XE press, planer and... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Welcomes Forest Expert Danny Cluck to Board

Sunday, December 14

Lassen Fire Safe Council is so pleased to announce the addition of our newest Board Member, Danny Cluck, now retired from the U.S. Forest Service. We've had the pleasure of working with Danny through our grant projects and we have tapped into his expertise... Read More.

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House Approves Pit River Land Transfer to Restore Ancestral Territory and Cultural Heritage

Wolves Expand Southward in Modoc County Raising Concerns for Ranchers Amid Livestock Losses

USDA Forest Service Prescribed Fire Scheduled in Hat Creek Ranger District with Possible Smoke and Road Cautions

Lassen College Fire Technology Awarded Fire Tech Scholarship

Pile burning starting this morning on Beckwourth Ranger District at Grizzly Ridge

US Marshals Arrest Central Point Suspect in Child Exploitation Case

Banner Lassen Medical Center Brings Holiday Joy to Foster Care Children Through CASA Program

Arraignment of Defendant Brian Widby on Multiple Felony Charges

Mosaic Timber Launches California’s First Cross Laminated Timber Facility to Boost Forest Health and Jobs

Lassen Fire Safe Council Welcomes Forest Expert Danny Cluck to Board

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