New Quincy Jail Faces Staffing Shortage Prior to Construction

Plumas county’s newest jail to be built in East Quincy is already in trouble as the sheriff has concerns that there may not be enough deputies to staff it. During the board of supervisors meeting this week, Sheriff Johns asked for a 24,000 dollar payment... Read More.

Wild Horse and Burro Adoptions Paused at BLM Litchfeild Corrals

BLM suspends wild horse and burro adoptions due to icy conditions. Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall from the latest round of winter storms have created unsafe conditions in moving the animals into the loading area. Until conditions improve all Wild horse and burro adoptions at... Read More.

LMUD Directors Approve 2nd Rate Increase

After a swift and uncontested public hearing, the LMUD board of directors unanimously approved the district's rate charge increase. Last evening's meeting was filled more than usual with people from the community, yet only two spoke in support of the district's necessity to raise... Read More.

BLM Seeks Comments on 900,000 Acre Fuel Reduction Project

A largescale 44-county fuel reduction treatment is in the works through the Bureau of Land Management, and they are looking for your thoughts. The plan to expedite fuel reduction treatments and fire protection efforts near high fire-risk areas will spread across the public lands... Read More.

SO Says to Stay off County Road A-21

The sheriff's office would like to remind you that A-21 is closed due to snow. The sheriff's office reached out on social media to warn drivers not to abide by the barricades indicating that the road is closed as they have been responding to... Read More.

LMUD Considers 2nd Rate Increase

The cost you pay for power may increase for a second time following this evening’s LMUD public hearing. The Board of Directors is set to consider adjusting the current rate. They face another one-and-a-half percent increase to make up for the district's significant deficit by... Read More.

LNF to Suspend Free Fuelwood Permits

Lassen National Forest will suspend free personal firewood-cutting permits in the new year. Current permits are valid through December 31st, but the forest service with pause the sale of new permits through January 15th to determine a new per cord fee. The Forest Service... Read More.