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Modoc High School Hosts Financial Aid Night for Underclassmen Families

Friday, April 11

Modoc High School is set to hold a Financial Aid Night on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the school library, targeting families of underclassmen to aid in planning for college expenses. This event is organized by the school's counseling team alongside College... Read More.

PG&E Opens Applications for Microgrid Incentive Program to Aid Vulnerable Communities

Monday, March 31

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has opened the application window for the second wave of its Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) grant funding. The application period began on April 3, and interested parties must submit their project ideas by May 30 via email to... Read More.

Notify Dispatch Before Burning Debris to Aid Quincy Fire Department

Tuesday, March 18

Quincy Firewise is advising residents of American Valley to notify dispatch before burning piles to prevent unnecessary fire department responses. The Quincy Volunteer Fire Department has been receiving calls mistaking residential burns for wildfires. Residents are encouraged to call dispatch at 530-283-6300 with their... Read More.

Harvard Expands Financial Aid Making Tuition Free for Families Earning Up to $200K

Monday, March 17

Harvard University recently announced a significant expansion of its financial aid program, making tuition free for students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less, starting in the 2025-26 academic year. This initiative aims to increase accessibility and diversity by enabling approximately 86%... Read More.

Susanville Fire Department Offers Quarterly CPR and First Aid Training

Friday, February 7

The Susanville Fire Department is set to conduct its quarterly CPR and first aid training sessions, designed to equip community members with essential life-saving skills. The first of these sessions is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional training... Read More.

Plumas County Considers Housing Fund to Aid Dixie Fire Recovery

Wednesday, January 29

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to allocate $500,000 from the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. settlement fund to support a Down Payment Assistance program. This initiative aims to address the housing crisis exacerbated by the Dixie Fire, particularly in... Read More.

Support the Plumas Rural Services Mission to Aid Domestic Violence Survivors

Tuesday, December 17

The Plumas Rural Services Domestic Violence program is still seeking donations of the following items for clients. The Domestic Violence program serves any person that identifies as a victim of domestic violence within an intimate partner relationship.If you are interested or feel inclined to... Read More.

Financial aid applications are open: What you need to know after last years mess

Thursday, November 21

(NEW YORK) -- The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year -- 10 days ahead of schedule.Top officials from the Department of Education said on a call with reporters Thursday they're "confident"... Read More.

Lassen Modoc Unit Lends Aid in 14,000 Acre Fire in Tracy

Monday, June 3

A wildfire well to the south near Tracy, is the state’s most significant wildfire currently burning this season, and CALFIRE’s Lassen Modoc Unit has joined suppression efforts.The Lassen Modoc Unit sent three engines over the weekend, joining over 40 engines battling the blaze that... Read More.

Major Weapons and Explosives Bust in Westwood: Lassen Sheriff’s Call in Aid of Shasta Bomb Squad

Wednesday, March 13

Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office made a startling discovery during a proactive patrol on Saturday, February 24, responding to a storage unit in Westwood. Deputies encountered Anthony Kau-we, a local, and learned of his violation of a domestic violence protective order. The... Read More.