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Modoc County Board Advances Infrastructure, Health, and Environmental Initiatives in March Meetings

Thursday, March 27

In two meetings held on March 11 and March 25, 2025, the Modoc County Board of Supervisors addressed various county business matters, including property transfers, emergency declarations, infrastructure updates, and interagency agreements.During the March 11 meeting, the Board approved transferring vehicles and equipment from... Read More.

Chico Regional Airport Advances Efforts for Los Angeles Commercial Flights

Thursday, February 20

CHICO, Calif. - Efforts to establish commercial flights from Chico Regional Airport to Los Angeles are progressing, though realization of this service remains on the horizon.Airport Manager Tom Bahr has disclosed that discussions are underway with major airlines such as SkyWest, American, and United,... Read More.

House Committee Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction Bill with Livestock Grazing Strategy

Thursday, February 13

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 1110, the Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, out of markup.This legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a... Read More.

Seneca Healthcare District’s New Hospital Project Advances Following Groundbreaking

Wednesday, November 6

Seneca Healthcare District’s (SHD) new hospital project is well underway, following its recent groundbreaking. In an October update released by Seneca, construction teams have been focused on laying the groundwork, including the installation of essential underground infrastructure. Trenches have been excavated to house sewer,... Read More.

Portola City Council Advances Bridge Monitoring and Traffic Safety Efforts

Thursday, October 3

At the September 11th City Council meeting, discussions regarding the Gulling Street Bridge project continued, with updates on funding and critical next steps. Martin McIlroy, representing the Engineering firm addressed the council, highlighting recent assessments and the potential acquisition of a 24/7 active monitoring... Read More.

Calfire Advances Wendel Project with Major Fuels Reduction Effort

Wednesday, September 25

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit continues the Wendel fuels reduction project, successfully treating 250 acres.You will see crews and smoke from the area through this week as the ag burn continues in efforts to clear 760 acres in the Honey Lake Wildlife Refuge. Officials ask... Read More.

AB 2974 Advances: Modoc County Sheriff Jailers Could Gain Broader Law Enforcement Powers

Thursday, April 25

A bill aimed at addressing Modoc County Sheriff jailers is gaining momentum, passing off the assembly floor as announced by Assemblywoman Megan Dahle.Dahle shared earlier this week that AB 2974 will head to the Senate in a bid to amend the penal code... Read More.

LaMalfa’s Wildfire Response Bill Advances to House Floor for Vote

Thursday, February 1

Yesterday, Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Greg Stanton’s (D-AZ) legislation, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act ( H.R. 7070), was passed out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.The bill asks for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to revise its regulations and guidance... Read More.

Feather River College Advances in Nationwide Innovation Challenge

Friday, May 5

Feather River College students mock up a new solution for wildfire fighters and head to Washington, DC, as they advance in the Nationwide Community College Innovation Challenge.The team comprises Evi de Bois, Emma Leff, Iliana Nye, Ashley Vernon, and faculty mentor Nikki Grose of... Read More.

Caltrans Advances Use of Portland Limestone Cement to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Thursday, January 27

Caltrans will be helping improve the environment as well as help Ca achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2045. They aim to do so by advancing the use of Portland limestone cement (PLC). With its use Caltrans will be able to generate less carbon... Read More.

Stories tagged with: advances

Modoc County Board Advances Infrastructure, Health, and Environmental Initiatives in March Meetings

Chico Regional Airport Advances Efforts for Los Angeles Commercial Flights

House Committee Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction Bill with Livestock Grazing Strategy

Seneca Healthcare District’s New Hospital Project Advances Following Groundbreaking

Portola City Council Advances Bridge Monitoring and Traffic Safety Efforts

Calfire Advances Wendel Project with Major Fuels Reduction Effort

AB 2974 Advances: Modoc County Sheriff Jailers Could Gain Broader Law Enforcement Powers

LaMalfa’s Wildfire Response Bill Advances to House Floor for Vote

Feather River College Advances in Nationwide Innovation Challenge

Caltrans Advances Use of Portland Limestone Cement to Reduce Carbon Emissions

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