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Shasta Lake Reaches Near Capacity for Third Consecutive Year After Wet Winter

Monday, May 5

For the third year in a row, Shasta Lake is nearly full following another wet winter.The lake’s surface level currently sits at 1,061.70 feet, just shy of its full capacity of 1,067 feet, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. That’s 96% of total... Read More.

City of Susanville Water Storage Capacity May Stave off Water Restrictions Amid 3rd Year of Drought

Friday, May 13

As many neighboring counties begin water reductions in response to the 3rd dry year, the City Susanville is off to a better start. Bob Godman, Public works director shared the city has increased its water storage capacity by 1 million gallons with 5 water... Read More.

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds California’s High Capacity Magazine Ban

Wednesday, December 1

California’s High Capacity magazine ban may be on its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 9th circuit court of appeals upheld the ruling in a 7-4 decision after two appellate court judges last year ruled the state’s ban on magazines that hold more... Read More.