Summer Travel Along I-80 Faces Disruption Due to Emergency Repairs

If you have I-80 travel plans, Caltrans is preparing you to brace for delays and lane closures as emergency repair work continues in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties. After an extensive field review of the I-80 corridor last year, the department determined that cracks, potholes,... Read More.

Nevada Gold Mine Approved for Mineral Exploration by BLM

An old Nevada Gold mine is gearing up for revival after the Bureau of Land Management greenlights mineral exploration. Operations are set to begin at The Hog Ranch Gold mine, which spans around 200 acres in Washoe county. The site, which mainly produced Gold, was an... Read More.

More Campgrounds and Day Use Areas Open in Lassen National Forest

As the spring season unfolds, the Lassen National Forest expands recreation opportunities. The rollout continues, and several campgrounds and day-use areas have opened their gates. Among the newly accessible sites are Honn, Bridge, Rocky, Cave, Hat Creek, and Big Pine campgrounds. Additionally, you can now... Read More.

New Burning Regulations Implemented by CAL FIRE

Susanville – Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties. Burn Permits are available online or at the self-service Kiosk located at CAL... Read More.