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California Boosts Paid Leave Benefits to Support Workers in 2025

Monday, January 13

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.

Outdoor Equity Program Benefits Plumas Charter School-2nd Round of Funding

Friday, August 11

Plumas Charter School is the recipient of a nearly half-million-dollar grant through the outdoors equity program through the California State Parks Department. The funding awarded was part of the first round of two 50 million dollar allocations to help establish hubs for local activities... Read More.

Former Lassen MUD General Manager Alleges Age Discrimination, Settles Civil Rights Claim with 18-Month Salary and Benefits Package.

Wednesday, July 26

The former General Manager, Pat Holley, had announced his resignation following a formal review process, with his last day with the utility as July 5th. Though in that announcement the reasoning for his departure was to “focus on his family and potential new professional... Read More.

Lassen County Jail Benefits From New Cell Construction

Monday, January 23

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

Monday, August 22

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

Monday, December 13

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.

Dixie Fire Victims Eligible for CalFresh Food Disaster Benefits

Friday, October 15

If you lived or worked in Lassen, Plumas, or Tehama counties between July 14-Aug. 13, 2021, you may be elibible for Cal Fresh’s disaster foods benefits if you suffered as a result of the Dixie fire. You can apply between through next week starting... Read More.