Knowing Our Local History: Feb 10th – Feb 18th

Our region is rich in history, from the Gold Rush era to frontier conflicts and the early days of settlement. Knowing Our Local History is a recurring series dedicated to uncovering the stories, events, and people that shaped Plumas, Lassen, Sierra, and Modoc Counties.... Read More.

Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Northern California

High-speed internet is becoming more accessible to rural communities in Plumas, Lassen, Sierra, and Modoc Counties, thanks to a $1 billion broadband expansion effort led by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This initiative, which spans 47 counties statewide, aims to bridge the digital... Read More.

Emergency Roadwork Causes Delays on Highway 36

EB/WB Highway 36 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 through indefinite Emergency work 7.2 miles west of Highway 44 to 6.7 miles west of Highway 44 One-way traffic, 10-minute delays  

Swift Rescue Operation Saves Two from Cedar Pass Road Accident

On Friday night Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted the California Highway Patrol, Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department, Lake City Volunteer Fire Department, Alturas Rural Volunteer Fire Department, and Surprise Valley Ambulance with rescuing two people that slid off of the road on Cedar Pass. Both... Read More.

State Route 70 CLOSED

CalTrans stated that State Route 70 remains CLOSED from the Greenville Wye to Jarbo Gap due to a slide approximately six miles east of Belden. The route remains closed as the slope above the roadway remains unstable. Friday, Feb 7th CalTrans geotechnical team will be... Read More.