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Weekly Road Work Reminders

Monday, August 19

Road work reminder, starting today, Monday, August 19th, Caltrans begins two projects that could slow down your commute. The first of which is the Back Forty Chip Project on U.S. 395. Crews will be working on a stretch of the highway east of Litchfield, from... Read More.

Restoration Efforts Underway Following the Park Fire

Monday, August 19

Emergency crews from Caltrans District 2, along with the J.F. Shea Company, Inc., are working diligently to restore sections of State Routes 32, 36, and 172 after the devastation of the Park Fire. Closing in on burning for a full month, the fire holds... Read More.

Massive Marijuana Bust: 400 Pounds Seized in Modoc County Raid

Friday, August 16

In an early morning raid near Day, CA, Modoc County sheriffs seized 400 pounds of processed marijuana and arrested 11 individuals in connection with a large-scale grow operation. At dawn on Wednesday, deputies descended on a barn on Schneider Road, armed with a search warrant.... Read More.

North Quincy Project Signed to Protect Quincy and Nearby Communities from Wildfires

Friday, August 16

Plumas National Forest has approved the North Quincy Forest Resiliency Project, a critical initiative aimed at reducing wildfire risks for Quincy and surrounding communities. Covering nearly 9,000 acres, the project will involve timber removal, thinning, and prescribed burning to manage vegetation and reduce fuel... Read More.

Update on the Park Fire: No Significant Changes for Third Day; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Thursday, August 15

For the third consecutive day, there have been no major changes in the Park Fire's status. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office has lifted all evacuation warnings. State Route 32 has reopened, but State Route 36 remains closed from the SR 32 junction to Mineral. According to... Read More.

Man Tied to Reno Homicide and Missing Person Case Apprehended in Portola

Thursday, August 15

Update August 15th: A Suspect in a Reno Homicide and Kings Beach Missing Person Case has been Arrested; a Body Believed to be the Missing Woman Found A man linked to a Reno homicide and the disappearance of a Kings Beach woman has been arrested after... Read More.

Susanville Police and CHP Set to Enforce DUI Checkpoint This Weekend

Thursday, August 15

This Saturday, August 17th, Susanville Police and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a DUI checkpoint within Susanville city limits. Officers will be checking all vehicles for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as those driving without a... Read More.

Upcoming Road Work on U.S. 395: What you Need to Know

Thursday, August 15

Caltrans is kicking off two road projects, that will bring delays to your daily commute. Starting Monday, August 19th, Caltrans District 2, in collaboration with VSS International, Inc., will begin the Back Forty Chip Project on U.S. 395. This $3.24 million project is set to... Read More.

Weekend Winds Trigger Fire Weather Watch, Possible Red Flag Warning

Thursday, August 15

As we head into the weekend, the Reno National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Saturday, signaling a heightened risk of fire danger due to expected strong winds. Gusts are forecasted to exceed 35 mph, with peak speeds likely between 1 and... Read More.

Viral Social Media Post Sparks Concerns Over Potential Toxic Algae at Eagle Lake

Wednesday, August 14

Over the weekend, the post claimed that a dog died shortly after swimming.The post's author stated that the dog displayed symptoms consistent with toxic algae exposure before passing away just 30 minutes after entering the water. Toxic algae, or harmful algal blooms (HABs), occur when... Read More.

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Weekly Road Work Reminders

Restoration Efforts Underway Following the Park Fire

Massive Marijuana Bust: 400 Pounds Seized in Modoc County Raid

North Quincy Project Signed to Protect Quincy and Nearby Communities from Wildfires

Update on the Park Fire: No Significant Changes for Third Day; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Man Tied to Reno Homicide and Missing Person Case Apprehended in Portola

Susanville Police and CHP Set to Enforce DUI Checkpoint This Weekend

Upcoming Road Work on U.S. 395: What you Need to Know

Weekend Winds Trigger Fire Weather Watch, Possible Red Flag Warning

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