National Forests Update Delayed Opening of Campsites

With the outdoor recreation season in full swing, the Modoc National Forest says many campgrounds remain without water due to the lingering snowpack that delayed site clean-up and restoration. The forest service warns campers to bring your own water, enough to supply you through... Read More.

Plumas Eureka State Park is Bringing Back Gold Discovery Day

A California Historic gold rush event sponsored by State Park and Pespa will feature various historical activities, gold panning, wagon rides, blacksmith demonstrations, a children's archeological dig, and woodworking demonstrations. Tours will be available to see the Moriarity family cabin and photo ops of... Read More.

CALFIRE Completes Restoration of Historic Pegleg Lookout Tower

After years of anticipation, the historic Pegleg Lookout at Smokey Bear Park, situated within the Lassen County Fairgrounds, has finally been restored successfully. To celebrate this achievement, a ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled during Fair week. The CALFIRE lookout had been closed for an... Read More.

Alturas FD to Suspend Burn Permits as Fire Risk Increases

Starting Monday, the Alturas Fire Department will suspend all burn permits as summer heat arrives. The department says the decision was made due to the increasingly dry conditions and fire hazards. The department reminds you that the burn suspension does not prevent you from using... Read More.

Bass Hill Landfill Closed due to Fire Repair

A fire at the Bass Hill landfill over the weekend has suspended operations today. Calfire’s lassen modoc unit says the fire broke out just after 5 pm on Saturday, July 1st. A large black column of smoke could be seen with licks of flames coming... Read More.

Be on the Lookout: Two Teens Runaway Out of Plumas County

The search for two young runaways out of Plumas County has been issued by the Sheriff's Office. The two 16-year-olds Sophia Kortangian and Aideyn Knudson, believed to have run away together, were reported missing from the Quincy area just yesterday evening; they are believed to... Read More.