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Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project

Wednesday, May 14

Caltrans will begin paving operations for the Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project along State Route (SR) 36, in Lassen and Plumas Counties on May 19th. The project is located at multiple locations from Melissa Avenue in Chester to just east of Red River Canal in... Read More.

Join the Excitement at the Big Time Logging Jamboree in Chester on June 7

Monday, April 28

The Almanor Foundation reports that it is partnering with the Maidu Summit Consortium in hosting the Big Time Logging Jamboree with sponsor Collins Pine on June 7 at Collins Park in Chester from noon to 5 p.m.“Each year competitors and guests have... Read More.

Chester Green Waste Program Opens May 9 with Potential Rate Increase

Thursday, April 24

Plumas County Public Works announces that the Chester green waste program is set to open for the summer season Friday, May 9, weather permitting. The program is located at the Chester Transfer Station, 3 Chester Dump Road at highways 36 and A-13, 6 miles east... Read More.

Collins Temporarily Halts Chester Operations Due to Extended Power Outage

Tuesday, March 25

Collins, a leading provider of high-quality lumber and wood products, has temporarily suspended operations at its Chester facility due to an extended power outage.The Chester location, which has laid off 82 employees, includes a sawmill, dry kilns, planer and cogeneration facility and has been... Read More.

Seneca Healthcare Staff Shares Joy of Reading at Chester Elementary’s Annual Event

Tuesday, March 4

March 3, 2025 - Seneca Healthcare District employees had the pleasure of participating in Chester Elementary School's annual Read Across America Day, held in honor of Dr. Seuss. Each year, Chester Elementary School hosts this special event to celebrate the joy of reading and to... Read More.

Chester Junior-Senior High School Basketball Teams Excel in Current Season

Tuesday, February 11

Chester Junior-Senior High School's basketball program is celebrating a successful season, with both the girls and boys varsity teams achieving impressive records. The girls varsity team, consisting of eleven players, boasts a 13-8 overall record and remains undefeated in division seven play with a... Read More.

Celebrate CTE Month with Chester High Schools Wood Shop Creations

Tuesday, February 4

Plumas County Office of Education and Unified School District reminds us that February is CTE Month! Career Technical Education, also known as CTE, combines classroom instruction with real-world experience to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.Check out the beautiful projects crafted by Wood... Read More.

Enhancing State Route 36: Chester Causeway Revitalization Project Underway

Friday, January 17

Caltrans District 2 has begun tree work for the Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project along State Route 36 in Lassen and Plumas Counties. The project is located at multiple locations from Melissa Avenue in Chester to just east of Red River Canal in Westwood.Traffic control... Read More.

Monumental Tribute to Maidu Heritage Unveiled on Route 36 in Chester

Thursday, January 16

You may have noticed a new signs as you enter Chester pm State Route 36. Two 13-foot metal monuments, created by Caltrans in collaboration with the Maidu Summit Consortium, are part of a $250 million initiative to enhance local areas and recognize their cultural... Read More.