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New Water Bottle Refill Station Added at Lassen County Fairgrounds Ahead of Fair

Tuesday, July 7

Visitors to this year's Lassen County Fair will have a new convenience waiting for them thanks to the generosity of two local businesses. The Lassen County Fairgrounds has installed a new water bottle refill station, giving fairgoers, exhibitors, and other visitors an easy way to... Read More.

Power Restored After Early Morning Outage Affects Nearly 900 Lassen Utility Customers

Tuesday, July 7

Power has been restored to nearly 900 Lassen Municipal Utility District customers following an early Tuesday morning outage that affected the Eagle Lake area. The outage began at approximately 2:00 a.m. on July 7, leaving customers north of Merrillville Road without electricity, including those along... Read More.

Blue Lake Day Use Area and Boat Launch Closed for Improvements Until July 17

Monday, July 6

If you are planning a trip to Blue Lake in the Modoc National Forest, you will need to make other plans for the next couple of weeks as improvement work gets underway. The day-use area and boat launch at Blue Lake will be closed from... Read More.

Road Projects to Bring Delays, Detours for Quincy and Meadow Valley Drivers

Monday, July 6

Drivers in the Quincy area should prepare for traffic changes over the next several months as two major road construction projects get underway, bringing temporary closures, detours, and long-term improvements to local infrastructure. Construction has already begun on Quincy Junction Road between Bell Lane and... Read More.

Lassen Supervisors to Weigh $12,000 Raise for Deputy CAO Following Expanded Duties

Monday, July 6

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed salary increase for the county's Deputy Chief Administrative Officer during a special meeting Tuesday. According to the agenda item, the request seeks a two-step salary adjustment worth approximately $12,000 annually. County officials say the increase is... Read More.

Honey–Eagle Lakes Watershed Running Above Historical Average in Water Year Precipitation, State Data Shows

Monday, July 6

Precipitation in the Honey–Eagle Lakes Watershed is tracking above historical averages so far in the current water year, according to California Water Watch data as of July 4, 2026. The watershed is part of a closed basin system that straddles the California–Nevada state line, with... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors to Review Election Certification, Road Rules, and Recreation Grant Application

Monday, July 6

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will take up several departmental matters at its upcoming meeting, including election certification, public works regulations, and a regional recreation grant partnership. Under Elections, the board will consider accepting the certification of results for the June 2, 2026 Primary... Read More.

Heat Exhaustion Strands Hikers on Hartman Bar Trail, Multi-Agency Rescue Lasts Nearly Nine Hours

Monday, July 6

A nearly nine-hour backcountry rescue operation on July 3 highlighted the ongoing hazards of summer hiking conditions in Plumas County. Plumas County Search and Rescue (PCSAR) was paged at about 7:15 p.m. for a group of five hikers on a remote trail near the Hartman... Read More.

Brush Fire Near Susanville McDonald’s Quickly Contained; Cause Under Investigation

Monday, July 6

A brush fire that broke out in fields near McDonald’s on Main Street in Susanville Sunday afternoon prompted a multi-agency response and briefly shut down Riverside Drive due to heavy smoke. According to dispatch traffic, initial reports came in around midday on July 5. Callers... Read More.

Loyalton’s Oldest School Building Gets New Purpose as Community Arts Center Takes Shape

Monday, July 6

One of Loyalton's oldest buildings is getting a second chance at life. The historic Old School House in Loyalton City Park is undergoing a community-driven restoration that will transform the 140-year-old landmark into a new arts and gathering space for Sierra Valley residents. Originally built in... Read More.

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New Water Bottle Refill Station Added at Lassen County Fairgrounds Ahead of Fair

Power Restored After Early Morning Outage Affects Nearly 900 Lassen Utility Customers

Blue Lake Day Use Area and Boat Launch Closed for Improvements Until July 17

Road Projects to Bring Delays, Detours for Quincy and Meadow Valley Drivers

Lassen Supervisors to Weigh $12,000 Raise for Deputy CAO Following Expanded Duties

Honey–Eagle Lakes Watershed Running Above Historical Average in Water Year Precipitation, State Data Shows

Plumas Supervisors to Review Election Certification, Road Rules, and Recreation Grant Application

Heat Exhaustion Strands Hikers on Hartman Bar Trail, Multi-Agency Rescue Lasts Nearly Nine Hours

Brush Fire Near Susanville McDonald’s Quickly Contained; Cause Under Investigation

Loyalton’s Oldest School Building Gets New Purpose as Community Arts Center Takes Shape

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