OTS Grant Aims to Increase Road Safety

The Susanville Police Department was awarded a $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant aims to reduce serious injuries and deaths on the roads by focusing on areas such as distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding. This will be accomplished... Read More.

Prescribed Fire Updates

Eagle Lake's Diamond WUI Pile Burn completed 40 acres; operations are expected to wrap up today. Hat Creek concluded a 7-acre burn near Big Lake, smoke may linger for the next two days following yesterday's ignition completion. Almanor RD completed 100 acres and, with CAL FIRE,... Read More.

CDFW Urges Caution on Roads as Daylight Saving Time Ends

As we bid farewell to Daylight Saving Time, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) issues a crucial reminder for drivers. With the shift in time, wildlife activity on state roads surged, heightening the risk of collisions. According to CHP and UC Davis... Read More.

Modoc County Considers Bee Protection Ordinance

Bees are under consideration for protection in Modoc County as the Agricultural Department seeks input on the need for beekeeping regulations. County officials say the ordinance would protect local and non-local bees and private property rights. To determine if an ordinance is needed to create a... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Updates Fall Prescribed Fire Projects

Smoke continues to bring light impacts to surrounding areas in the Lassen National Forest as fall-prescribed burns continue. Eagle Lake RD Firefighters continue to burn piles through this Saturday, as weather and conditions allow on the Diamond WUI Pile burn. You have likely seen the... Read More.

Greenville to Get an ATM After Two Years Post Dixie Fire

Greenville to finally have an ATM machine after two years following the Dixie Fire devastating the downtown area. Today, Plumas Bank announced technicians will be installing the new machine at 121 Crescent Street. Bank officials say this is a proactive step in preparing for the... Read More.