Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Northern California

High-speed internet is becoming more accessible to rural communities in Plumas, Lassen, Sierra, and Modoc Counties, thanks to a $1 billion broadband expansion effort led by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This initiative, which spans 47 counties statewide, aims to bridge the digital... Read More.

Main Street Susanville Prepares for Statewide Broadband Initiative

If you’ve noticed the growing number of markings along Main Street, you’re not alone. These are marking the way for Caltrans’ Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative Project.Work will cause delays through summer and into October as crews work along SR36 from the HWY139 junction to US395... Read More.

Drones are surveying Modoc County for a Broadband Installation Project

Notice drones flying overhead? Operations are underway over Likely into Cedarville in Modoc County for a broadband installation project.Coordinated through Air Works, drones began flying Tuesday between 200 feet and 3000 feet, taking measurements for installation. Ground crews have also been out capturing data.... Read More.

City Awarded 500k Grant for Broadband Planning

Better broadband services are closer to being realized within the City of Susanville as the city announced they have successfully obtained a half-million dollar grant. City Administrator Dan Newton said at the Council's November 2nd meeting that the funding would help fund the planning... Read More.

Tri-County Effort in the Works to Strengthen Broadband

A tri-county effort to strengthen broadband is in the works. Last week the Lassen County Board of Supervisors discussed applying for the half a million dollars available through California Public Utilities Commission funding. Plumas and sierra counties have also been in talks to apply... Read More.

County Takes Steps to Bring Broadband Throughout Lassen

Lassen County looks to strengthen broadband infrastructure with the help of California Public Utilities Commission funding. The supervisors will join the county in an agreement with the Golden State Connect Authority to become a member county, allowing the county to apply for up to... Read More.