Notify Dispatch Before Burning Debris to Aid Quincy Fire Department

Quincy Firewise is advising residents of American Valley to notify dispatch before burning piles to prevent unnecessary fire department responses. The Quincy Volunteer Fire Department has been receiving calls mistaking residential burns for wildfires. Residents are encouraged to call dispatch at 530-283-6300 with their... Read More.

Silver Lake Pile Burning

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger Districts plan to start pile burning operations tomorrow near Silver Lake,conditions permitting. The goal is to treat approximately 500 acres of piles in the Silver Lake and Black Gulch area, between Bucks Lake Wilderness and the... Read More.

Lawmakers Push Bill to Remove Gray Wolves from Endangered Species List

The ongoing debate over gray wolf management in California highlights the tension between conservation efforts and the realities faced by rural communities. Under both the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), gray wolves are protected, making any form... Read More.