Ways to Avoid Heat Exhaustion During Triple-Digit Heatwave

Hot temperatures and extreme heat return to our area this week and into the weekend. Freshen up your knowledge and awareness of signs of heat exhaustion. As you prepare for the holiday festivities with friends and family, here are warning signs to help you... Read More.

Glass Fire Erupts in Modoc National Forest

Burning in the Doublehead Ranger District, East of Glass Mountain, the Glass Fire has grown to nearly 8 acres. Orignially suspected to be at 20 acres, the size was downgraded as more accurate mapping was allowed. According to the National Forest Service, the fire... Read More.

Rainbow Family Gathering Update

The ongoing Rainbow Gathering, deemed an Unauthorized Group Use Incident, continues to evolve in the Plumas National Forest. As of July 1, 2024, attendance at the new site, 12 miles from Beckwourth in the Plumas National Forest, is estimated at 853 individuals, with approximately... Read More.

Wildfire Quickly Knocked Down Near High Desert State Prison

Quick work from allied agencies knocked down a 2-acre wildfire near High Desert State Prison on Monday evening.Around 7:43 p.m., fire crews from the prison spotted smoke and quickly responded, calling for more units to assist. The fire grew another quarter acre in size... Read More.

Rainbow Family Gathering Moves to Beckwourth Area

The Rainbow Family Gathering has found a new location following last week's forest order closure over, now called Site 1, on the Plumas National Forest near Antelope Lake.The Plumas Forest Service has confirmed that the Unauthorized Noncommercial Group Use Incident has moved from the... Read More.