California Boosts Paid Leave Benefits to Support Workers in 2025

The California Employment Development Department has announced significant enhancements to Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Disability Insurance benefits starting January 1, 2025, under Senate Bill 951 (SB 951). This legislation increases the benefits to 70 to 90 percent of weekly wages for Californians needing... Read More.

Lassen County Jail Benefits From New Cell Construction

The County Jail will be able to better house suicidal inmates with the construction of a second padded safety cell. Public works along with the Sheriffs Department will have the second cell constructed by Kirack Construction Company. The existing holding cell does not meet... Read More.

Historic Increase in Veteran Benefits

A historic increase in Veteran benefits is coming as the Social Security rate changes. Plumas County Veterans Services announced the increase will likely be seen by October. This will bring increases to those receiving VA compensation for disability and Social Security beneficiaries. Veterans Services... Read More.

CalTrans District 2 Benefits rom 5 Road Projects From CTC Funding

The California Transportation Commission has moved almost 500 million dollars to projects to fix and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state. Caltrans District two will benefit from these funds through 5 projects in its district. One being to the Buckhorn New disposal Sites on... Read More.