California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action

The January 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour took a deep and urgent look at one of California agriculture’s most emotionally charged and fast-growing crises: wolves. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill were joined by Assemblymember Heather Hadwick, who represents California’s massive and rural District 1, stretching across much of the... Read More.

Prescribed Burning in Concow Basin

Plumas National Forest announced that due to favorable conditions and available resources on scene, firefighters are expanding pile burning operations in the Backstrap Unit.  Approximately 137 acres are planned for treatment today across the Crain Ridge, Rim Radio and Backstrap units. Test fires this morning... Read More.

Diamond Mountain Golf Course Season 2026 Information

Formerly known as Emerson Lake Golf Course, this course was renamed, redesigned and expanded to a full 18-holes. The tight layout has a defined cut of rough bordering its fairways, so shot accuracy is at a premium. Nestled at the base of Diamond Mountain... Read More.

City of Portola Requesting Proposals for Consulting Services

Request for Proposals (RFP)- Consulting Services: Solid Waste Franchise Agreement and Solid Waste Ordinance The City of Portola is requesting proposals for consulting services related to updating and modernization of our Franchise Agreement for exclusive refuse collection services within the City and current Solid Waste Ordinance. The... Read More.

Chester Rotary holds speech, music contests

The Rotary Club of Chester, Rotary District 5190, reports that it will be holding two contests for students: a speech contest Feb. 25 and a music contest March 3. Speech contest This contest is open to all students in grades nine through 12 who attend school... Read More.

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: 47-acre pile burn planned near Sierraville

Tahoe National Forest is planning a prescribed burn Jan. 27 through approximately Jan. 29 in the Nichols Mill area, located just southwest of Sierraville, CA. Smoke will be visible from Sierraville, the southern Sierra Valley and surrounding areas. Air quality conditions are forecasted to be... Read More.

Highway 44 and 395 Traffic Updates Sewer and Utility Work with Delays

EB/WB Highway 44 Sewer work 10:45 a.m. Dec. 24, 2025 to 3:01 p.m. May 1 Maintenance at Bogard Rest Area Bogard Rest Area Full Wednesday, Jan. 28 NB/SB Highway 395 7:01 a.m. to 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 1.9 miles south of County Road A-3/Buntingville-Standish Road to 0.9 miles north of South... Read More.

Taste of Beef, Sip of Wine Venue Change & Tickets on Sale

The Lassen County Cattlemen & Cattlewomen are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 37th Annual Taste of Beef, Sip of Wine, taking place on Friday, February 14, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Due to last minute venue changes,... Read More.