Tahoe National Forest Prescribed Pile Burns Near Sierraville and Camptonville

🔥 PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE 🔥 Tahoe National Forest plans to conduct pile burns near Sierraville and Camptonville, begining tomorrow April 10, conditions permitting. 🔥 A 12.5-acre prescribed burn will begin southwest of Sierraville near the Nichols Mill area, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Sierraville, southern... Read More.

Modoc National Forest Obsidian Mines Remain Closed Until July 1

Obsidian Mines Remain Closed Until July 1; Free Collection Permits Available Starting Then The Modoc National Forest has announced that its obsidian mines will remain closed for the current season until July 1, 2026. Beginning July 1, free permits for obsidian collection will be available... Read More.

Big Boy 4014 Arrived in Portola

Many folks, including Doyle, were able to view Big Boy 4014 on route to Portola. Twenty-five Big Boys were commissioned exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, the first of which was delivered in 1941. These massive locomotives were built to haul heavy equipment in support of... Read More.

Plumas County to begin Pothole Repairs

Plumas County announced that crews will begin a wildfire recovery initiative to repair potholes and damaged sidewalks by the end of April. The project will prioritize areas including Greenville, Canyon Dam, Indian Falls, Warner Valley, Lake Almanor, and Genesee. Drivers are urged to be... Read More.