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Red Flag Warning in Effect for Modoc and Lassen Counties Fire Weather Watch for Mono and Alpine Counties

Friday, October 9

A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday afternoon for much of Modoc and Lassen counties. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday for upper elevations of Mono and Alpine counties Gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation could allow a fire to... Read More.

Red Flag Warning for Modoc County High Winds Low Humidity Raise Fire Danger Friday Afternoon

Thursday, October 8

A Red Flag Warning is in effect this Friday afternoon for Modoc County, covering the communities of Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts reaching 35 mph, combined with humidity dropping to around 15 percent, will create... Read More.

Modoc Medical Center Welcomes Skilled Surgeons Dr Benjamin Mundell and Dr Connor Wiles

Thursday, October 8

Modoc Medical Center welcomes two new general surgeons, Dr. Benjamin Mundell and Dr. Connor Wiles. Both doctors hold certification from the American Board of Surgery and the Medical Board of California. They will provide laparoscopic procedures at MMC. Dr. Mundell graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School... Read More.

Plumas County Fire Safe Council Launches Free Smoke Alarm Installation and Fire Safety Campaign

Thursday, October 8

The Plumas County Fire Safe Council, in partnership with the American Red Cross, local fire departments, and community partners, has launched a local "Sound the Alarm" fire safety campaign to help protect residents from home fires. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death... Read More.

Herlong Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Possession for Sale in Lassen County Trial

Wednesday, October 7

*** JURY VERDICT *** Forrest Eugene Patchin, 73, of Herlong, was convicted by a Lassen County jury on September 29, 2026, of one count of possession of methamphetamine for sale in violation of Health & Safety Code section 11378. The Lassen County Sheriff's Office executed a... Read More.

Lassen County Urges Voters to Check Mail for 2026 Ballots

Wednesday, October 7

Lassen County election officials are encouraging local voters across Susanville and the surrounding communities to check their mailboxes as official vote-by-mail ballots for the 2026 General Election are being delivered statewide. The Lassen County Elections Department advises residents to... Read More.

Modoc National Forest Plans Extensive Prescribed Fires This Fall

Wednesday, October 7

Modoc National Forest fire officials are planning multiple prescribed fires this fall. These prescribed fires are implemented to help manage healthier forests, and to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. Lava RX 200 acres Big Valley Ranger District. Rush RX 1055 acres... Read More.

Restoration and Accessibility Upgrades Enhance Historic Olsen Barn Meadow Preserve

Wednesday, October 7

The Feather River Land Trust reports restoration work has been continuing on the historic Olsen Barn in Chester. Olsen Barn Meadow is one of FRLT’s five public nature preserves across the watershed, most recognized for its iconic 19th century barn. This summer, with... Read More.

Plumas County Faces High Job Vacancies Focuses on Pay and Recruitment to Fill Critical Roles

Wednesday, October 7

Plumas County still has about 74 full-time jobs unfilled out of 417 total positions. The vacancy rate stands at 17.7%, down from 21% last August, according to Deputy County Counsel Sara James. Board Chair Mimi Hall said the rate remains too high. James shared details for... Read More.

Lightning Fires on Plumas National Forest

Wednesday, October 7

Thunderstorms yesterday over the Plumas National Forest brought lightning over dry fuels with light precipitation and resulted in four confirmed lightning fires. Three of the fires are in the Bucks Lake area and one is located near Oro-Quincy Highway and French Creek Road. None of... Read More.

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Tuesday, October 13

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Red Flag Warning in Effect for Modoc and Lassen Counties Fire Weather Watch for Mono and Alpine Counties

Red Flag Warning for Modoc County High Winds Low Humidity Raise Fire Danger Friday Afternoon

Modoc Medical Center Welcomes Skilled Surgeons Dr Benjamin Mundell and Dr Connor Wiles

Plumas County Fire Safe Council Launches Free Smoke Alarm Installation and Fire Safety Campaign

Herlong Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Possession for Sale in Lassen County Trial

Lassen County Urges Voters to Check Mail for 2026 Ballots

Modoc National Forest Plans Extensive Prescribed Fires This Fall

Restoration and Accessibility Upgrades Enhance Historic Olsen Barn Meadow Preserve

Plumas County Faces High Job Vacancies Focuses on Pay and Recruitment to Fill Critical Roles

Lightning Fires on Plumas National Forest

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