Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project Progress Update

Project Progress Update: Chester Causeway RehabCrews are making great progress on the Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project along State Route 36 in Plumas County! This work is reducing distressed lane miles by restoring the roadway to a condition where minimal maintenance is needed, improving... Read More.

Enjoy Free Fishing Day This Saturday August 30th

CDFW’s second Free Fishing Day of the year is THIS SATURDAY, Aug. 30! If you are new to fishing or haven’t fished in a while, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and the thrill of a fish hitting your hook. No fishing... Read More.

CalTrans Road Work Schedule

Monday, Aug. 25 EB/WB Highway 36 Drainage work 7:01 a.m. to 7:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 5.2 miles west of Highway 44 to 3.2 miles west of Highway 44 Alternating lanes, 12-minute delayNB/SB Highway 139 Guardrail work 7:01 a.m. to 7:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 2.6 miles north of Lassen College to... Read More.

Fire Near Sand Canyon Burns 250 Acres and Remains Uncontained

According to CalFire, the 1-1Fire began near Sand Canyon and Belfast about 10:44 a.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 24. As of 1:40 p.m., CalFire reports the fire has blackened 250 acres, and it is zero percent contained and moving at moderate rate. No structuresare threatened.... Read More.

Injured Bear Sighting Alert for Portola Residents

Portola residents: There is an injured bear on the north side of Portola, law enforcement is attempting to locate. If you see this bear, please report it to PCSO Dispatch 530-283-6300. Do not harass, approach, or chase the bear. If you locate or see... Read More.

Essential Tips for Safe Campfires This Holiday Weekend

Planning a campfire for the coming Holiday weekend? Wildfire risk is high across the state, and in some areas, campfire permits are currently suspended. If campfires are allowed where you are, it’s required that you get your permit before you light one.When building your campfire,... Read More.

Beware of New iPhone Purchase Scam Targeting Consumers

Did you buy a new iPhone? Neither did we, but we did just get contacted by a new scam.WCSO would like to alert the community about a new scam, where scammers posing as customer service representatives leave voicemails stating you’ve purchased a new iPhone... Read More.