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CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties

Friday, June 13

The increasing fire danger posed by dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties, and the Local Responsibility Areas within Lassen County... Read More.

Permits Required for Hazard Reduction Burning in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Starting May 1

Monday, May 5

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Lassen-Modoc Unit has announced that starting at 8 a.m. on May 1, all hazard reduction burning in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties will require a permit.Burn permits can be obtained online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/. The application process... Read More.

New Dooryard Burning Permit Requirements for Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Starting May 2025

Tuesday, April 29

Effective May 1, 2025, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties. Burn Permits are available online or at the self-service Kiosk located at CAL FIRE Lassen- Modoc... Read More.

California Counties Reunited with $2.3 Million in Unclaimed Property Announced by State Controller Malia Cohen

Tuesday, April 29

State Controller Malia M. Cohen today announced all 58 counties of California will be reunited with a combined $2.3 million in unclaimed property. Controller Cohen made the announcement during the welcome remarks at the 115th California State Association of County Auditors (SACA) Conference.The City... Read More.

Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget

Tuesday, April 1

The Secure Rural Schools Act, a significant financial support mechanism for counties with extensive federal land, has been excluded from the recent budget passed by Congress. This exclusion stems from cost-cutting measures under the Trump administration. The Act was designed to compensate counties for... Read More.

Silver Fire Forces Evacuations as High Winds Hamper Efforts in Inyo and Mono Counties

Monday, March 31

A wildfire known as the Silver Fire has rapidly expanded near Bishop, leading to evacuation orders for parts of Inyo and Mono counties. The fire started around 2:11 p.m. near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, as reported by Cal Fire's San Bernardino unit.... Read More.

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties

Thursday, February 6

The National Weather Service office in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lassen, eastern Plumas, and eastern Sierra counties, affecting areas above 5,000 feet in elevation. The warning is in effect from 10:00 a.m. today until noon on Friday.Forecasters are predicting heavy... Read More.

Latest Election Results- Lassen & Plumas Counties

Saturday, November 9

Lassen County Results: Measure V Defeated, Measure W PassesFinal tallies show that Measure V fell short despite a strong turnout. With 3,930 “Yes” votes against 4,485 “No” votes, the measure missed the required two-thirds supermajority. The total ballots cast reached 8,415 out of 8,818... Read More.

Lassen and Plumas Counties Await Final Ballot Counts as Key Funding Measures Hang in the Balance

Wednesday, November 6

In Tuesday’s election, Lassen County voters delivered split results on two crucial funding measures for law enforcement and education, though the final outcomes remain uncertain as approximately 3,000 ballots are still to be counted. According to Lassen County Registrar of Voters Julie Bustamonte, we... Read More.

PG&E Power Shutoffs Could Affect 17 Counties and 3 Tribal Areas on Election Day

Monday, November 4

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that may impact approximately 15,000 customers across 17 counties and three tribal areas starting Tuesday, November 5. PG&E is monitoring high wind conditions and dry vegetation, which are forecasted... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: counties

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties

Permits Required for Hazard Reduction Burning in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Starting May 1

New Dooryard Burning Permit Requirements for Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Starting May 2025

California Counties Reunited with $2.3 Million in Unclaimed Property Announced by State Controller Malia Cohen

Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget

Silver Fire Forces Evacuations as High Winds Hamper Efforts in Inyo and Mono Counties

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties

Latest Election Results- Lassen & Plumas Counties

Lassen and Plumas Counties Await Final Ballot Counts as Key Funding Measures Hang in the Balance

PG&E Power Shutoffs Could Affect 17 Counties and 3 Tribal Areas on Election Day

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