CHP Says Not to Rely on Luck this St. Patrick’s Day

Sarah Richards, Commander Contact: Fran Clader Office of Community Outreach & Media Relations Director of Communications 601 North 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 843-3310 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2022 22-05 RELY ON SOBER DRIVERS NOT LUCK THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY S ACRAMENTO, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day the... Read More.

Plumas County Gets Grant Funds to Restore Watershed

A California grant will give Plumas County funding for habitat enhancement. The county will see a portion of the near 5 million in funding from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The funds will go towards restoring the water cycle that supports elk populations. Crews... Read More.

Westwood Woman Arrested for Hit and Run

A Westwood woman is arrested in Butte County for hit and run. A report notified CHP of a woman hit by a vehicle in Magalia. That woman was taken to the hospital to have emergency surgery and is currently in critical condition. Investigations and... Read More.

Two New Court Dates Scheduled in CCC Case

The fight for the California Correctional Center, CCC, to remain open continues. CDCR in a court hearing Monday opposed the latest recommendation from traveling judge Moody to appoint a special master of courts. Moody sought to bring in this special master as he said... Read More.

Candidate Declaration Deadline Ends

Today marks the end of the extended deadline for two Lassen and Plumas County candidate declarations as the incumbents did not file to re-run for this June’s Primary election. This is also the deadline for the extension of 42 incumbents on the larger stage... Read More.

Lassen County Collects 250K From Abated Illegal Grows

Over 250 ,000 dollars was charged to illegal cannabis cultivation grows that Lassen county abated last year. 11 properties total were found to violate the county’s code. These were located in Ravendale, Madeline, and one in Westwood. The property owners, the majority of which... Read More.

Roads Remain Hazardous Through Dixie Fire Burn Scar

The next spring storm to hit the area will arrive by Saturday bringing more rain and snow. If you plan to travel through the region be prepared for snow to impact travel with slowdowns through the higher elevation highways. With the previous storm highway... Read More.

Local SEIU 1000 Chapter to Sue Over Suspension of Its President

Your local SEIU 1000 chapter is aiming to sue SEIU, the Service Employees International Union over their recent suspension of Local 1000 President Richard Louis Brown from his office. Three Vice Presidents of the chapter made it effective as of February 28th saying it... Read More.

PDH Board Moves Forward with Skilled Nursing Facility Build

A skilled nursing facility will benefit Plumas County by 2025. The Plumas District Hospital Board of Directors will apply for a 31.2 million dollar USDA loan to fund the nearly 40 million dollar project. The concept building will host 36 beds in a 22,000... Read More.