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Caregiver Sentenced to Prison for Theft from Elderly Woman in Sierra County

Wednesday, July 2

On June 26, 2025, Jason Castle, 48, of Sierra County, was sentenced for felony theft from an elder by a caregiver and a misdemeanor conviction of identity theft. The case involved the unlawful taking of funds from an elderly Sierra City woman under his... Read More.

Plumas County Housing Element 2024-2029 Open for Public Review and Comment

Wednesday, July 2

The Plumas County 2024-2029 Housing Element is circulating for public review and comment from June 27, 2025, through July 28, 2025. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 215, the Planning Department will then have 10 business days (July 28, 2025, through August 8, 2025) to incorporate... Read More.

Thunderstorms Ignite Fires in Modoc National Forest with Containment Efforts Underway

Wednesday, July 2

Over the course of two days, thunderstorms swept through the Modoc National Forest on Monday and Tuesday, resulting in two lightning-caused fires in the Devils Garden Ranger District. The larger of the two is known as the Reservoir Fire, which has burned approximately 19... Read More.

BLM Urges Fire Safety and Fireworks Ban for Independence Day Celebrations in Northeast California

Tuesday, July 1

The Bureau of Land Management is reminding northeast California residents and visitors to be careful with fire and to leave fireworks at home when they celebrate Independence Day on public lands. “High desert rangelands are drying out quickly, and we’ve already had several human-caused fires on BLM-managed lands,”... Read More.

Vegetation Fire Contained Near Pat Murphy Field with No Injuries Reported

Tuesday, July 1

On June 30th at approximately 7:30pm, Engine 621 from Susanville Fire Department responded to the area of Pat Murphy Field for a report of vegetation fire. Upon arrival E621 reported the fire was burning near the river behind the community garden. The fire was... Read More.

Rite Aid Closes Quincy Store After Nearly 50 Years Impacting Local Community and Pharmacy Services

Tuesday, July 1

Rite Aid Corp. has confirmed the closure of its Quincy store, set for July 20, marking the end of its nearly 50-year presence in the area. This store was the only chain pharmacy in Plumas County and one of two pharmacies serving Quincy, impacting... Read More.

Three Arrested in Homicide Investigation of Emmanuel Pochylski in Modoc County

Tuesday, July 1

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the ongoing homicide investigation of 41-year-old Emmanuel Pochylski, whose body was discovered near the Plum Valley Campground late last week. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office reported that it received initial information about a possible homicide... Read More.

Celebrate Independence Day Safely in Lassen National Forest

Tuesday, July 1

Lassen National Forest reminds us that Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a cherished national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service is excited to welcome visitors this Friday. However, it's important to remember that fireworks and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited on public lands—this applies to... Read More.

Sims fire

Tuesday, July 1

1 Mile Northwest of Herlong Access Road & Honey Lake Road, Herlong ncident Report: Sims Fire Name: Sims Fire Start Date/Time: June 30, 2025 Incident Status: Active Location: Mcaffe Road, Herlong, Lassen County Type: Wildfire Cause: Under Investigation Administration Unit: CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Unified... Read More.

Sierra Pacific Industries Closes California and Oregon Forestlands Due to Wildfire Risk

Monday, June 30

Due to wildfire risk conditions, Sierra Pacific Industries will close its California and Oregon forestlands to public access beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025. SPI considers various wildfire risk factors when closing its lands to public access, including dry vegetation, low moisture levels, rising temperatures and... Read More.

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Caregiver Sentenced to Prison for Theft from Elderly Woman in Sierra County

Plumas County Housing Element 2024-2029 Open for Public Review and Comment

Thunderstorms Ignite Fires in Modoc National Forest with Containment Efforts Underway

BLM Urges Fire Safety and Fireworks Ban for Independence Day Celebrations in Northeast California

Vegetation Fire Contained Near Pat Murphy Field with No Injuries Reported

Rite Aid Closes Quincy Store After Nearly 50 Years Impacting Local Community and Pharmacy Services

Three Arrested in Homicide Investigation of Emmanuel Pochylski in Modoc County

Celebrate Independence Day Safely in Lassen National Forest

Sims fire

Sierra Pacific Industries Closes California and Oregon Forestlands Due to Wildfire Risk

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