Rebuild from Dixie Fire with ReCoverCA Housing Program

The California Department of Housing and Community Development announces that eligibility for federal ReCoverCA housing programs has expanded, thanks to an increase in the income eligibility limit from 80% of area median income to 120% of AMI. ReCoverCA’s 2021 Single-Family Reconstruction program offers eligible single-family... Read More.

California Fire Captains Murder: Spouse Arrested in Mexico

In a recent development, Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi has been arrested in Mexico on suspicion of murdering her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, in their Ramona home. Rebecca Marodi was found stabbed to death on February 17th. Authorities named Olejniczak Marodi as the prime... Read More.

Plumas County Available Grant Funding To Businesses For Dixie Fire Recovery

Plumas County has available funds through the 2021 Dixie Fire Recovery For-Profit Business Economic Development Grant Program to provide financial assistance to businesses with a physical presence in Greenville, Crescent Mills, Taylorsville, and down the Highway 70 Canyon. The Grant Program provides financial assistance... Read More.

Notify Dispatch Before Burning Debris to Aid Quincy Fire Department

Quincy Firewise is advising residents of American Valley to notify dispatch before burning piles to prevent unnecessary fire department responses. The Quincy Volunteer Fire Department has been receiving calls mistaking residential burns for wildfires. Residents are encouraged to call dispatch at 530-283-6300 with their... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council meeting

Lassen Fire Safe Council general meeting scheduled public General Meeting is Wednesday, March 19 at 5:30 pm at the Susan River Fire Hall in Johnstonville Agenda Time: 5:30 p.m. I. Opening and Welcome Voluntary Sign in sheet Welcome/ Introductions II. Managing Director Report Active Projects CalFire Grants Shingletown WUI Fuels Treatment Whitmore Forest &... Read More.

Annual Livestock Pass Training Empowers Ranchers with Fire Safety Skills

Sheriff LaRue participated in the 4th annual Livestock Pass Training hosted by UCCE Siskiyou, aimed at commercial ranchers and livestock owners. The training spanned four hours and covered essential topics such as fire behavior, the evacuation process, and safety considerations. It also highlighted the... Read More.

Lake Oroville Trails Reopen After Thompson Fire Restoration Efforts

DWR and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) have reopened additional Lake Oroville State Recreation Area trails that were damaged by the July 2024 Thompson Fire. State Parks has rebuilt the Potter’s Ravine foot bridge, which will also permit public access... Read More.