DMV Extends Expiring Commercial Driver’s Licenses Through November 30

DMV Extends Expiring Commercial Driver’s Licenses Through November 30 Sacramento – Commercial driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, endorsements and special certificates expiring between March 2020 and November 30, 2021, are automatically extended through November 30, 2021, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today. The... Read More.

Man Rescued on Feather River

Butte County Sheriff RESCUE: At approximately 7:25 last night, BCSO dispatch received a call from a woman stating her husband went kayaking on the Feather River and was supposed to be finished around 5:45 p.m. and he did not show up to the meeting location. BCSO... Read More.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION SHELTERS FOR LASSEN COUNTY RESIDENTS

LASSEN COUNTY Health and Social Services Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 TIME: 2:35 PM RELEASE #: 1 of 1 UPDATE ON EMERGENCY EVACUATION SHELTERS FOR LASSEN COUNTY RESIDENTS Due to the Dixie Fire’s updated evacuation orders in Lassen County, for anyone needing shelter it is recommended for Lassen... Read More.

Dixie Fire Update

Forest Service News Release Dixie Fire Update for Wednesday, September 1, 2021 844,081Acres 52% Containment 3,991 Total Personnel Lassen and Plumas National Forests — Fire is continuing its southeast progression in the Grizzly Ridge/Ward Creek area between East Quincy and the 2019 Walker Fire scar as well as... Read More.

California has lost 1.83 Million acres to fires

Today, more than 14,300 firefighters remain on the front lines of 15 active large wildfires that have burned more than 1.83 million acres. Get the latest on these incidents at: https://fire.ca.gov/incidents/

Dixie Fire Update

DIXIE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 08/31/2021 Time: 7:00 a.m. INCIDENT FACTS Incident Start Date: 7/13/2021 Incident Start Time: 5:15 p.m. Incident Type: Vegetation Cause: Under Investigation Incident Location: Feather River Canyon near Cresta Powerhouse CAL FIRE Unit: Butte, Lassen-Modoc, Tehama Unified Command Agencies: CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service, National Park... Read More.

All California National Forest Lands Closed

All California National Forest lands close through September 17th. Hopes of reducing visitor traffic will lessen the likelihood of new fire starts as continued extreme drought and fire conditions are expected.   USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety VALLEJO, Calif., —... Read More.

EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE

PUBLIC NOTICE – DIXIE FIRE 8/30/2021 4pm EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE The emergency alert zone map can be accessed at: community.zonehaven.com Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain in place for: • North of Hwy 36 south of Hwy 44 from the Lassen County Line east to Devil’s Corral – Zones LAS-E027-A,... Read More.

Red Flag Warning

#RedFlagWarning in effect for northeastern California Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening due to gusty winds and low humidity. This is #CriticalFireWeather so use caution outdoors.

Dixie Fire Update

DIXIE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 08/30/2021 Time: 7:00 a.m. ddd INCIDENT FACTS Incident Start Date: 7/13/2021 Incident Start Time: 5:15 p.m. Incident Type: Vegetation Cause: Under Investigation Incident Location: Feather River Canyon near Cresta Powerhouse CAL FIRE Unit: Butte, Lassen-Modoc, Tehama Unified Command Agencies: CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service, National Park Service Size:... Read More.