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ICYMI: Electric Vehicle Fire Forces Evacuations in Ojai

Tuesday, January 28

The incident involving the Volvo XC90 hybrid fire in Ojai underscores the growing concerns about the safety risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This event has drawn attention to the challenges faced by first responders when dealing with EV-related fires, which are complicated... Read More.

Lassen High Superintendent Gains National Attention in Advocating Against Electric School Bus Mandates

Wednesday, January 10

When Lassen High attempted to purchase a few desperately needed diesel fuel buses last year, the state said that would not be possible, as only electric buses would become the new standard starting in March of last year. Superintendent Morgan Nugent fought to change... Read More.

Lassen High Superintendent Champions Initiative to Delay Electric School Bus Mandate

Thursday, October 5

California lawmakers and the Air Resources Board were set to require all schools to go electric by 2024, but for rural schools, the feat was not reasonable, and Morgan Nugent, Superintendent of the high school, spoke out about the disparity rural schools have when... Read More.

Have Questions About Electric Service When Rebuilding After Dixie Fire? Visit PG&E’s Mobile Help Center in Greenville on Thursday, Aug. 10 to Get Answers

Monday, August 7

QUINCY, Calif. --- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is hosting a mobile customer help center in Greenville where customers can get in-person answers to questions about obtaining power while rebuilding structures after the Dixie Fire.The mobile help center will be in the parking... Read More.

Electric Fryer Sparks Fire at Burger King

Monday, November 21

On Sunday morning, a fire broke out in Burger King on Main street in Susanville.Around 11 am, Susanville fire department crews responded to smoke from the building. Initial calls came in that the fire was thought to be an electrical fire in the kitchen.... Read More.

LMUD Discusses Joining Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Thursday, April 28

LMUD discusses joining the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) despite being a municipality for the benefits that the utility could receive. Locally PSREC and Surprise Valley electric are part of NRECA and operate as such. With the difference in that LMUD is a... Read More.

Congressman LaMalfa Responds to State and Federal Push for More Electric Vehicles

Friday, January 28

The push by the Biden administration on the use of electric vehicles has raised questions of concern for rural communities like those found in Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra Counties. Congressman Doug La Malfa, representative for CA’s 1st congressional district responds to the nations push... Read More.

Stories tagged with: electric

ICYMI: Electric Vehicle Fire Forces Evacuations in Ojai

Lassen High Superintendent Gains National Attention in Advocating Against Electric School Bus Mandates

Lassen High Superintendent Champions Initiative to Delay Electric School Bus Mandate

Have Questions About Electric Service When Rebuilding After Dixie Fire? Visit PG&E’s Mobile Help Center in Greenville on Thursday, Aug. 10 to Get Answers

Electric Fryer Sparks Fire at Burger King

LMUD Discusses Joining Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Congressman LaMalfa Responds to State and Federal Push for More Electric Vehicles

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