Joshua Kern Named New Unit Chief of CalFire Lassen Modoc Unit

CalFire Lassen Modoc is  pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Kern as the Unit Chief for the Lassen-Modoc Unit of CAL FIRE, effective December 15, 2025. During Chief Kern’s first week he trained and was mentored by Chief Ewing and will assumed full responsibility... Read More.

Plumas County Voters Face June Decision on 1 Percent Sales Tax

Plumas County voters will decide on June 2 whether to approve a 1% countywide sales tax aimed at stabilizing county finances. The Plumas County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved placing the tax measure on the ballot during a January 6 meeting. The proposed sales tax... Read More.

Win an All Expenses Paid Washington DC Trip for Local High School Students

Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative announces that area high school sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., as part of PSREC’s youth education enrichment programs. The lucky winner will join high school students from across the nation to... Read More.

Lassen Utility Faces Million Dollar Setbacks with Damaged Transformer

Most of us probably don’t believe in such superstitious notions, but it’s beginning to look like the Lassen Municipal Utility District’s $6 million dollar phase shifting transformer at the Skedaddle Substation might be a little snake bit. Back in October, LMUD General Manager Nick Dominguez... Read More.

NRCS Deadline Extended

The application deadline for 2026 NRCS projects has been extended! All applications must be turned in by January 15th, 2026. USDA-NRCS is accepting applications now for EQIP and CSP. If you've been considering conservation work on your land, this is an opportunity to take the... Read More.

Lassen Municipal Utility District Board Updates

Here’s a roundup of actions taken by the Lassen Municipal Utility District Board of Directors at the Dec. 30, 2025 meeting. Directors Fred Nagel and Charity Moore were absent. The board unanimously rejected a damage claim from Sean Heard, calling the damage caused during a recent... Read More.

Tahoe National Forest Service Prescribed Burn Near Calpine

The Tahoe National Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn near Calpine starting  January 7th through January 8th. Smoke will be visible from Calpine, Sierraville, Loyalton and surrounding areas.