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Maternity Care Deserts Expand as Rural Hospitals Close Labor and Delivery Departments

Tuesday, March 4

When Plumas District Hospital closed its maternity ward in 2022, Plumas County joined a list of 12 California counties with no healthcare facility that delivers babies. The Seneca and Eastern Plumas healthcare districts had discontinued labor and delivery services years before.The closure of labor... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Distributes PG&E Dixie Fire Settlement Funds to Local Fire Departments and Firewise Communities

Friday, April 12

The Lassen Fire Safe Council, Inc., has unveiled the initial LFSC Community Fund recipients. This initiative, fueled by a portion of the PG&E Dixie Fire Settlement monies, fulfills a longstanding objective of the Board. Focusing on bolstering local fire departments and supporting Firewise communities,... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Achieves Record-breaking Year, Treating Nearly 12,000 Acres in 2023- Announces Development of Community Fund to Support Volunteer Fire Departments

Tuesday, January 23

Lassen Fire Safe Council announces a record-breaking year in the number of acres treated in 2023.Nearly 12,000 acres saw work completed to reduce the risk of wildfire around the region and better protect communities.The LFSC team has extended its efforts beyond critical large-scale projects,... Read More.

Susanville Fire Departments Weed Abatement Deadline

Thursday, June 22

Susanville Fire Department is reminding those who live in the Susanville City limits that June 26th is the deadline for the Weed Abatement. One must remove all hazards that need to be mitigated before the deadline.Clearance projects consist of weeds, grass, or other... Read More.

Public Health Departments Issue Air Quality Health Advisories

Wednesday, September 14

The Public Health Departments of Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra counties have issued an air quality health advisory due to smoke from out-of-the-area fires. Lassen County's advisory is in place for sensitive groups through Friday. In Plumas and Sierra, the advisory is ongoing as the... Read More.

Susanville Police Department’s February Crime Stats

Thursday, March 10

Three Separate Lassen County Departments Battle for Same Grant Funding

Thursday, February 24

Three separate county departments battle for grant funding. Health and Social Services are assisting in applying for a community development block grant program. The catch, the county may be liable for repayment of the grant if projects are not completed within 5 years. Three... Read More.

Spaulding and Lookout Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $50,000 Grant

Monday, January 31

The Spaulding and Lookout Volunteer Fire Departments have been awarded a 50,000 dollar grant from the Office of Traffic Safety. The funds will go towards new extraction equipment, often known as the Jaws of Life that allows first responders to get to people trapped... Read More.

Possible Hack into Plumas County Departments Data

Wednesday, November 17

Plumas county departments may be dealing with a potential hacker. The assessor, tax collector, auditor, clerk/recorder, human resources, district attorney, county counsel, board of supervisors and more have been unable to access their data, says two anonymous county officials, yet according to Board Chairman... Read More.

Wildfire Safety Grants Divided Amongst 10 North State Fire Departments and Community Groups

Friday, September 10

$134,000 dollars from wildfire safety grants will be divided amongst 10 North state fire departments and community groups. The grants come from the wildfire and safety and preparedness program through the California Fire Foundation who has partnered with PG&E. The funds bring resources to... Read More.

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Maternity Care Deserts Expand as Rural Hospitals Close Labor and Delivery Departments

Lassen Fire Safe Council Distributes PG&E Dixie Fire Settlement Funds to Local Fire Departments and Firewise Communities

Lassen Fire Safe Council Achieves Record-breaking Year, Treating Nearly 12,000 Acres in 2023- Announces Development of Community Fund to Support Volunteer Fire Departments

Susanville Fire Departments Weed Abatement Deadline

Public Health Departments Issue Air Quality Health Advisories

Susanville Police Department’s February Crime Stats

Three Separate Lassen County Departments Battle for Same Grant Funding

Spaulding and Lookout Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $50,000 Grant

Possible Hack into Plumas County Departments Data

Wildfire Safety Grants Divided Amongst 10 North State Fire Departments and Community Groups

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