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Banner Lassen Medical Center Earns Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

Tuesday, September 10

Banner Lassen Medical Center (BLMC) has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission after an unannounced onsite review conducted from July 23 to 25.For over 70 years, The Joint Commission has been a leader in promoting... Read More.

Special Tax to Fund Emergency Services Hits Plumas November Ballot with Board Approval

Wednesday, August 21

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is once again turning to voters to secure funding for critical emergency services through a proposed special tax measure. The measure, set to appear on the November ballot, asks, "Shall a measure authorizing the County of Plumas to impose... Read More.

Dixie Fire Restoration Work Continues on A-21, Public Works Seeks Approval for FEMA Grant Funding

Monday, April 8

Lassen's Public Words department has been successful in FEMA grant funding to make Dixie Fire repairs to County Road A-21.At tomorrow’s board of supervisors meeting, Pubic Works will seek approval to go into an agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. to perform the environmental services... Read More.

Ballots Head to Mailboxes Today, Measures Up for Voter Approval

Monday, February 5

Ballots will be hitting mailboxes as soon as today for some. Joining the local candidate races, voters will see several measures up for consideration, many centered on public safety.However, Lassen County voters will be presented with two advisory-only measures, asking if you believe that... Read More.

Expanded OHV Use Across Lassen NF Approval Nears Final Stages

Tuesday, December 19

The Lassen National Forest has entered the objection period for its draft decision to extend OHV use across all districts. The proposal is to increase the mileage of existing OHV-permitted roads and connections to an extra 150 miles.This project resulted from stakeholders and multiple... Read More.

Draft of City’s Public Safety Chief Position Up for Council Approval

Monday, December 18

Susanville has seen the retirement of both its Fire and Police chiefs within three months of each other, prompting City Administrator Dan Newton to present to the council the option to create a new head of public safety. Newton stressed this is not a... Read More.

New Public Safety Chief Position Moves Forward with Council Approval

Thursday, December 7

A change in the leadership organization is on the horizon as Susanville’s city council moves forward with creating a Public Safety Chief.The new structure was up for consideration following the retirement of Fire Chief James Moore in August and Police Chief Ryan Cochran in... Read More.

Relief at the Pump: Winter-Blend Gasoline Approval Expected to Ease Soaring Gas Prices

Friday, September 29

Nearing the 6 dollar mark once again, gas prices continue to soar overnight, yet some relief may be in sight. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has just approved the early use of winter-blend gasoline following a request by Governor Gavin Newsom.Required only... Read More.

FRC Gets Final Approval for New Bachelor’s Degree

Friday, February 24

A first of its kind, Feather River College announces the final approval of its second bachelor's degree.The community college in Quincy will soon welcome its first cohort of students earning a degree in Ecosystem Restoration and Applied Fire Management. The California Community College Board... Read More.

FRC Gets Provision Approval of New Bachelor’s Program

Friday, October 7

Feather River College is a step closer to adding a second Bachelor's degree to its academic programs. President Kevin Trutna announced the college has recently been granted provisional approval for the Ecosystem Restoration and Applied Fire Management degree. This will accompany the college's existing... Read More.