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New Life Takes Root at Chester Cemetery After Devastating Dixie Fire

Friday, December 6

Six quaking aspen trees have been planted as part of the ongoing restoration efforts at Chester Cemetery. These trees join the maples and spruce that have been added over the past two years as part of the rebuilding process following the 2021 Dixie Fire.... Read More.

Revitalization Efforts Continue at Chester Cemetery with New Tree Plantings

Tuesday, November 12

Restoration work at Chester Cemetery is progressing as six quaking aspens were planted last month, adding to other recent additions, including maples and spruce trees. These plantings are part of a multi-year effort to rebuild the cemetery landscape, which was severely impacted by the... Read More.

Water Rights Battle: Greenville Cemetery vs. Indian Valley CSD Amid Irrigation Challenges

Monday, April 22

Indian Valley Community Services District says the Greenville Cemetery is fighting for water rights amid challenges to its irrigation system.Following the Dixie Fire, the pipeline sustained major damage, bringing in untreated water from Round Valley Reservoir. The district has sought funding through a FEMA... Read More.

Chester’s Cemetery Rebuilding After Dixie Fire: Progress Despite Challenges

Thursday, February 29

After nearly three years Chester’s Cemetery continues to make progress on rebuilding after the Dixie Fire.The single largest wildfire in the state’s history, raged just outside of Chester in mid august, a month after its start. Although was kept from surging through town, it... Read More.

Volunteers Sought for Veterans Day Flag Setup at Diamond Crest Cemetery

Friday, November 10

The Lassen County Veterans Office and American Legion Post 204, are reaching out for volunteers to join them for the traditional initiative on Veterans Day.On Saturday, November 11, 2023, volunteers are needed to assist in setting up the row of American flags at the... Read More.

Chester Cemetery in Final Push to Raise Funds to Complete Rebuild

Friday, January 20

Chester Cemetery District is rebuilding after losing much of the grounds to the Dixie Fire. Large trees and equipment were severely damaged, along with all of the buildings.Since the fire tore through the grounds, the cemetery was able to re-open this past May to... Read More.

Chester Cemetery Re-Opens

Tuesday, May 31

The Chester Cemetery re-opens after being closed since the Dixie fire burned the grounds, facility, and equipment. As of the weekend debris and burnt vehicles have been removed, hazardous trees were taken down, and electrical power has been restored. The pump for the well... Read More.

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New Life Takes Root at Chester Cemetery After Devastating Dixie Fire

Revitalization Efforts Continue at Chester Cemetery with New Tree Plantings

Water Rights Battle: Greenville Cemetery vs. Indian Valley CSD Amid Irrigation Challenges

Chester’s Cemetery Rebuilding After Dixie Fire: Progress Despite Challenges

Volunteers Sought for Veterans Day Flag Setup at Diamond Crest Cemetery

Chester Cemetery in Final Push to Raise Funds to Complete Rebuild

Chester Cemetery Re-Opens

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