CDFW Releases Beavers Into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years

Beaver Reintroduction Conducted in Cooperation with Local Tribes The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has launched the initial phase of its beaver translocation activities, recently conducting the first beaver conservation release in nearly 75 years. Working with the Maidu Summit Consortium, CDFW released... Read More.

Lassen to Have New Sheriff by Spring

Held to state election code, the board of Supervisors will appoint the next Lassen County Sheriff by Spring. Sheriff Dean Growdon announced his retirement early last week, after one year into his term. Though the Sheriff said that were he to have known the law... Read More.

Man Shoots Bear After Being Attacked

A man in Sierra County was bitten by a bear while letting his dog outside of his home in Calpine. The harrowing encounter resulted in a series of events that led to the bear's demise. The Sierra County Sheriff's Office received a distress call from... Read More.

APRD Public Murals Nearly Complete at Almanor Park

Almanor Recreation and Park District (ARPD) is pleased announce that its two public murals at Almanor Park in Chester are nearly complete. The murals, located at 101 Meadowbrook Loop, were painted by local artist and Chester High School art teacher Hillary Edwards and funded... Read More.

Westwood Vehicle Theft String Prompts CHP to Seek Community Help

Susanville California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reaching out to the community for assistance in solving two recent theft cases involving a travel trailer and a black Honda CRV. The incidents occurred near SR36 in Westwood between Thursday and Sunday, prompting officers to seek information... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Begins New RX Burns as Weather Holds

The Lassen National Forest provides updates on recent prescribed fire projects. A new operation has been launched in the Almanor Ranger District at the Sugar Pine Flat pile burn in the Dry Lake Area. A week-long project on the Hat Creek Ranger District is expected... Read More.

Plumas Voters to Decide Two Key Offices in March Election

Plumas County is poised for a competitive election, with contests in two key offices: Supervisor of District 4 and the County Superior Court Judge seat. In District 4, the incumbent Greg Hagwood is vying for another term, facing a challenge from Mimi Hall. The battle... Read More.