California Faces End of an Era as Last Sugar Beet Harvest Commences

California’s last sugar beet harvest may be happening right now. The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, which owns the historic Spreckels Sugar Company factory in Imperial Valley, announced this spring that it will shut the doors on the 78-year-old plant.That closure doesn’t just end... Read More.

FBI Issues Warning About New QR Code Scam Targeting Unwary Recipients

The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns the public about a scam variation in which criminals send unsolicited packages containing a QR code that prompts recipients to provide personal and financial information or unwittingly download malicious software that steals data from their phone. To encourage... Read More.

North State Giving Tuesday Registration Opens for Nonprofits

Registration Open for North State Giving Tuesday Participants The official start in the lead up to North State Giving Tuesday begins Monday, August 18th, when registration opens for nonprofit participants. This year, North State Giving Tuesday is slated for December 2nd from 6AM – 8PM. An estimated... Read More.

Chip Sealing to Begin on State Route 36 in Tehama County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 2) and American Pavement Systems, Inc. are preparing to begin work on the Lassen Lodge Preservation Project on State Route 36 in Tehama County. The $770k project will perform isolated areas of concrete dig outs and place... Read More.