Lassen National Forest Opens Comments on Updated OHV Project

You have a final opportunity to comment on the Lassen National Forests OHV trail improvement project. The project will increase the connectivity of the existing trails and expand to cover nearly 150 miles throughout the National Forest. An Environmental Assessment has been completed and... Read More.

Panda Express to Re-Open in Susanville Following June Fire

Your wait is almost over, Panda Express in Susanville will not have its doors closed for much longer. Corporate offices say they are awaiting one more item to be completed within the store before re-opening. Once that is complete the fast food chain will... Read More.

School Bus Catches Fire at Town Hill Break Check

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit:Engines 2261 and 2271 responded to the report of a School Bus fire on Highway 36 at the Brake Check area. The fire was contained to the engine compartment and NO CHILDREN were on board. Thankfully the School Bus Driver was... Read More.

Lassen Superviors Hold Meeting, Tuesday 8/23

Tomorrow’s Lassen County Board of Supervisors will have two public hearings and discuss raising compensation for the District Attorney’s Office Special Prosecutor and the County’s agreement to partner with Modoc County as the Big Valley Ground Water Sustainability Agency. The public hearing will address... Read More.

This Week’s Slowdowns

Here are your slowdowns out on the roads this week. Expect 30-minute delays near Hallelujah junction on SR 70. Caltrans and contractors are working on erosion control from the county line to about 2.5 miles west of the junction. One-way traffic controls are in... Read More.

PG&E Undergrounds Power Lines in Plumas County

Power lines are going in the ground around Greenville. PG&E started the project last week near Lower Williams Valley road. Undergrounding a total of 55 miles of power lines throughout Western Plumas County is the goal. The work is being coordinated along with ongoing... Read More.

Portola Awards Bid to Begin North Loop Project

The North Loop project may be underway following this week’s Portola City council Meeting. The project involves the reconstruction of Joy Way from West street east to Beckwith Street. Construction will also include new asphalt concrete, the building of curbs and gutters for a... Read More.

Historic Increase in Veteran Benefits

A historic increase in Veteran benefits is coming as the Social Security rate changes. Plumas County Veterans Services announced the increase will likely be seen by October. This will bring increases to those receiving VA compensation for disability and Social Security beneficiaries. Veterans Services... Read More.