CALFIRE Completes Restoration of Historic Pegleg Lookout Tower

After years of anticipation, the historic Pegleg Lookout at Smokey Bear Park, situated within the Lassen County Fairgrounds, has finally been restored successfully. To celebrate this achievement, a ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled during Fair week. The CALFIRE lookout had been closed for an... Read More.

Alturas FD to Suspend Burn Permits as Fire Risk Increases

Starting Monday, the Alturas Fire Department will suspend all burn permits as summer heat arrives. The department says the decision was made due to the increasingly dry conditions and fire hazards. The department reminds you that the burn suspension does not prevent you from using... Read More.

Bass Hill Landfill Closed due to Fire Repair

A fire at the Bass Hill landfill over the weekend has suspended operations today. Calfire’s lassen modoc unit says the fire broke out just after 5 pm on Saturday, July 1st. A large black column of smoke could be seen with licks of flames coming... Read More.

Be on the Lookout: Two Teens Runaway Out of Plumas County

The search for two young runaways out of Plumas County has been issued by the Sheriff's Office. The two 16-year-olds Sophia Kortangian and Aideyn Knudson, believed to have run away together, were reported missing from the Quincy area just yesterday evening; they are believed to... Read More.

2nd Meeting to be Held on North Fork Recovery Project

In the coming week, you can help share your thoughts on an over 160,000-acre forest restoration project in the Plumas National Forest. In collaboration with the Sierra Insitute and Forest Service, the second of three public meetings will be held to gather your input... Read More.