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California Border Inspectors Charged with Bribery in Immigration Scheme

Tuesday, April 8

Two U.S. border inspectors in Southern California have been charged with taking thousands of dollars in bribes to allow people to enter the country through the nation's busiest port of entry without showing documents, prosecutors said.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Farlis Almonte and... Read More.

Washoe County Homicide Investigation of Doyle Man: Public Assistance Sought in Fatal Shooting Near California Border

Friday, February 7

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that occurred near the California border. Deputies from both Washoe County and Lassen County responded to Fish Springs Road following a report of a battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, they discovered a man... Read More.

Smoke from Fires Burning Near Oregon Border Drift into the Region

Tuesday, July 9

Significant fires burning near the Oregon border have begun to impact air quality in the region.The Air Now smoke map indicates that the AQI from Siskiyou County into Redding and Chico is moderate, meaning those with sensitivities should limit outdoor activities, and for all... Read More.

Fire’s Ignite in Forest Lands Near Border

Wednesday, August 16

CALFIRE is responding to a complex fire burning in Siskiyou County, called the August Lightning Complex. The fires are burning near the three corners of Siskiyou, Shasta, and Modoc Counties.CALFIRE says the fires are actively burning in timber. Currently, the White Fire is 150... Read More.

Modoc NF Sends Engine Across the Border to Aid Canadian Wildfires

Thursday, August 3

Modoc National Forest lends a helping hand by dispatching additional fire resources to aid Canada in its ongoing fight against devastating wildfires. The move comes as Canada continues to battle raging infernos that have been consuming vast swathes of its wilderness.Modoc’s National Forest Engine... Read More.