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Buried Bill in State’s Budget Throws Out Prison Closure Criteria- New Closure Date Set for CCC

Friday, July 1

Yesterday marking the announced proposed closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB200, a trailer bill to the state budget that rewrites the state’s own penal code throwing out criteria outlined for prison closures and declares a new closure date... Read More.

LaMalfa Urges FEMA to Stop Seeking Repayment of Aid From Dixie Fire Victims

Thursday, June 30

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it would be sending notices to individuals in Plumas, Lassen, Tehama, Shasta, and Butte counties, and who registered for federal disaster assistance for losses incurred by the Dixie Fire, to inform them that... Read More.

LaMalfa Celebrates Ruling Upholding Second Amendment Rights

Thursday, June 23

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) reacted to the United State Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen (NYSRPA v. Bruen). This case challenged the constitutionality of a New York State law that... Read More.

CalFIRE Surpasses Goal of Treating 100,000 Ahead of Schedule

Wednesday, June 22

CalFIRE surpasses a goal to treat 100,000 acres of land years ahead of schedule. The goal was to accelerate forest health and fire prevention through projects like creating fuel breaks, conducting prescribed burns, and reducing fuels. Crews have in total treated a near 111,000... Read More.

Sagebrush Ecosystems Protected Through 10M a Year Infrastructure Law Funds

Tuesday, June 21

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been given 10 million dollars a year for the next 5 years to protect sagebrush ecosystems. Under the Biden administration, a total of 9 million dollars will be spent this fiscal year alone to support 40 projects... Read More.

CHP Launches Hiring Campaign “Join the CHP 1000”

Wednesday, June 15

The California Highway Patrol launches a multi-year hiring campaign to recruit 1000 officers. A statement from CHP says the effort is being made to meet the increasing demand for services throughout the state. Cadets can begin earning over 5500 dollars a month while in... Read More.

Lassen, Plumas, and State Primary Election Preliminary Results 2022

Wednesday, June 8

A low voter turnout for the midterm elections with Lassen County reporting only one-fifth of registered voters participating with Plumas County in a similar situation. As ballots continue to be counted here are your current Lassen County race leaders: County Supervisor District 3, Tom... Read More.

Nor Cal Fire Outlook Remains High Thru Summer

Tuesday, June 7

Northern California will have an above-normal wildland fire potential outlook through September. According to Predictive Services with the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), La Nina will continue to weaken over the summer and bring above-average temperatures across the north state and below-average rainfall. Much... Read More.

LNF Opens Offices After COVID Closures

Monday, June 6

Ranger Stations and Offices re-open across the Lassen National forest after two years of COVID closures. Starting today you can walk back into any of the ranger district offices or visitor centers without a mask if making a quick visit. Only if the county... Read More.

CALFire Grants Beef Up Governor’s Investment to End CA Historic Wildfires

Monday, June 6

More CALFire grants to beef up the state’s wildfire prevention projects. Another nearly 120 million dollars have been allocated to fund 144 local wildfire prevention projects, going to local organizations like fire safe councils to address hazards of wildfire and reduction of risks near... Read More.