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Park Fire Becomes 5th Largest Wildfire, More Homes Destroyed in July 30 Morning Update

Tuesday, July 30

Incident Facts Name: Park Fire Start Date/Time2024-07-24 Incident Status: Active Location: Off Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico Type: Wildfire Cause: Arson Counties: Butte, Plumas, Shasta, TehamaAdministration Unit:Unified Command: CAL FIRE Butte Unit, CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit and Lassen National Forest Unified Command Agency(s)Size 383,619 Containment 14% Structures Threatened... Read More.

Time to Get Your Entries In: Plumas Sierra County Fair Deadline Looms, Submit by July 5th

Tuesday, May 21

Time is running out to get your fair entries in at the Plumas Sierra County Fair. The approaching Deadline for Fair Entries is Friday, July 5Yet Fair Manager John Steffanic says not to worry as the process to enter is straightforward and only requires... Read More.

Ballot Blunder in Portola: March 5th Ballots Missing Critical Piece

Friday, February 23

Just mailed out just a few weeks ago, and the primaries are just around the corner; voters in Portola will be asked to vote for a second time due to the oversight. Measure A, the ¾% sales use tax increase, was mistakenly left off... Read More.

Bolstering Law Enforcement in Plumas County Hinges on March 5th Ballot Measure

Wednesday, February 21

The Plumas Sheriff's office hopes voters will vote yes for Measure A, a sales use tax increase, to boost the department's funding and bolster law enforcement throughout the county.If passed, Measure A would bring an estimated 2.4 million dollars of revenue a year to... Read More.

Rates on the Rise Again, 5th Increase to Effect December Energy Use

Wednesday, November 29

The Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) board has just approved a fifth rate increase, as the utility for the last three months has been under collecting.Based on the cost analysis worksheets (PDCA) used by LMUD for monitoring operational expenses and power purchase costs from... Read More.

Smoke Alert for Thursday, October 5th

Tuesday, October 3

A planned burn will bring smoke to the community of Bieber on Thursday. CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit will be assisting Fish and Wildlife with a habitat improvement project. The planned project will treat 125 acres located at the Ash Creek Wildlife Area,off of... Read More.

Chester Elks Lodge Helps 5th Graders Learn U.S. History with Quarters

Friday, February 17

Chester Elks Lodge is helping with 5th grade students by donating Quarter books for the Geography area. Elk Members Jack Forester and Dave Aiken have a book program they are keeping ongoing for 5th graders. The program is a fun way to learn Geography... Read More.

Susanville City Council Meeting – Januray 5th, 2022

Monday, January 3

The City of Susanville has a quick City Council meeting to kick off the New Year. You can attend to hear an update on the Community Garden, as well as reports from fire Chief Moore, police Chief Cochran, and Robert Godman Public Works Director.... Read More.