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Multiple RX Burns Bring Smoke to Lassen, Plumas, and Modoc Counties

Monday, October 16

CAL FIRE's Lassen-Modoc Unit is collaborating with various agencies on agricultural and timber understory burn projects that will bring smoke impacts to nearby communities through October 19th. Operations began Sunday to reduce timber understory north of Eagle Lake, improve habitat in Bieber, reduce fuels... Read More.

Modoc-Washoe Stewardship Committee to Address Forest and Rangeland Management Issues in Alturas and Cedarville Meeting

Monday, October 16

The Modoc-Washoe Experimental Stewardship Program Steering Committee is set to address various issues related to the management of public forests and rangelands during a field tour and meeting next month in Alturas and Cedarville. On November 8, the committee will gather at the Modoc National... Read More.

BLM Eagle Lake Field Office to Begin Series of RX Burns Near Eagle Lake

Friday, October 13

Smoke may be visible from planned burns near Eagle Lake. The Bureau of Land Management says operations will begin Monday as weather and staffing allow. Fire crews from the Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct the prescribed burns north of the Lake, beginning with the... Read More.

Last Call for Fall Camping, Plumas National Forest Begins Winterization

Friday, October 13

Even though Forest Recreation staff and concessionaire Outdoors in Plumas are winterizing campgrounds, you have a few last remaining opportunities to visit the sites that remain open this weekend. Though you will need to be prepared for limited amenities. On the Feather River Ranger District,... Read More.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Far Below Last Years Boost

Friday, October 13

Seniors will see a smaller boost in the cost of living adjustments for 2024. Benefit checks in the coming year will get a 3.2 percent increase, affecting over 71 million people, announced by the Social Security Administration Thursday. This adjustment will begin with payments... Read More.

REGISTERED VOTERS WITHIN THE NEW BECKWOURTH PEAK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO VOTE ON MEASURES E & F

Friday, October 13

Special to Sierra Daily News: Schaelene Rollins Measure E calls for the establishment of Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District and Measure F establishes the needed funding mechanism. October 12, 2023 – PORTOLA, CALIF. -- Two important ballot measures are being proposed to form a new Fire... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Make Historic Agreement with Sheriff’s Office, Making Public Safety No. 1 Priority

Thursday, October 12

. In a resounding unanimous approval, the board voted to increase wages for sheriff's office employees by 20%. Chairperson Greg Hagwood made the comment, "This is the largest percent pay increase that I can ever remember," adding that this decision solidifies the board's commitment to make... Read More.

Cattle Drive Alert: Delays Expected Around Eagle Lake

Thursday, October 12

Get ready because the cows are coming home. If you're driving in the Eagle Lake area today, you are urged to use the South Side of Eagle Lake Road to Highway 36 in anticipation of an early morning cattle drive. Local ranchers have scheduled the... Read More.

Multiple RX Burns Begin as the BLM and Plumas Ntl Forest Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Thursday, October 12

The BLM Alturas field office will begin the Hogback broadcast burn project near Fall River Mills today and tomorrow. The burn project is four miles south of the community and is planned to cover 650 acres. Smoke will be visible from Fall River Mills, the... Read More.

CALFIRE LMU Lifts Burn Restrictions

Thursday, October 12

Burn bans have been lifted across the region as the latest storms push through. Calfire’s Lassen Modoc unit says there are no longer restrictions to burn in Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas Counties. However, you must be sure to have a valid burn permit at... Read More.

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Multiple RX Burns Bring Smoke to Lassen, Plumas, and Modoc Counties

Modoc-Washoe Stewardship Committee to Address Forest and Rangeland Management Issues in Alturas and Cedarville Meeting

BLM Eagle Lake Field Office to Begin Series of RX Burns Near Eagle Lake

Last Call for Fall Camping, Plumas National Forest Begins Winterization

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Far Below Last Years Boost

REGISTERED VOTERS WITHIN THE NEW BECKWOURTH PEAK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO VOTE ON MEASURES E & F

Plumas Supervisors Make Historic Agreement with Sheriff’s Office, Making Public Safety No. 1 Priority

Cattle Drive Alert: Delays Expected Around Eagle Lake

Multiple RX Burns Begin as the BLM and Plumas Ntl Forest Mitigate Wildfire Risk

CALFIRE LMU Lifts Burn Restrictions

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