Planned Power Outage to Affect Surprise Valley Areas

Surprise Valley Electric members in various regions, including south of Alturas, Wildlife Estates, Likely, Jess Valley, Madeline, Termo, and Ravendale, will experience a planned power outage for maintenance on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. The outage will occur from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Members... Read More.

Susanville PD Welcomes Newest Member

Congratulations to Police Officer Madison Hennessy, who was sworn in July 11, 2024 by Chief Michael Bengoa-Bollinger at a small ceremony  at the Susanville Police Department. The department said "We are very excited to have Officer Hennessy join our family to serve the community... Read More.

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Northern California Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties, starting Wednesday, July 10. These measures aim to prevent wildfires and will be effective until further notice.... Read More.

CHP Reports Statewide Results of Independence Day Weekend Enforcement

During the Independence Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a Maximum Enforcement Period to enhance the safety of Californians. The statewide statistics from this effort include:- Over 1,600 arrests, with more than 1,300 being DUI-related - Nearly 30,000 citations issued, including over 17,000... Read More.

Secure Rural Schools Act Faces Uncertain Future

The Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Community Self-Determination Act, distributed over $232 million to more than 700 counties in 41 states and Puerto Rico for FY2024, and it's the last payment rural school with federal lands will see unless congress reapproves an extension.The funding... Read More.