Chester Gets Fire Department Back

Chester has a fire department back. Interim General Manager, Adam Cox, announced CPUD has been able to attain adequate liability insurance just two days after the volatile special meeting of the CPUD board. NorCal EMS has approved the new policy and Chester Fire Department... Read More.

Candidate Meet and Greet Breakfast at Janesville Fire Hall

Lassen County District 3 Supervisor Jeff Hemphill is inviting you to a meet and greet breakfast this Saturday. The supervisor is seeking to retain his seat as it is being contested for in this June’s Primary Election. Hemphill wishes to hear your thoughts, ideas,... Read More.

Special Meeting Held for Chester Fire Dept Closure

You will have a chance to attend a meeting scheduleed for the temporary shutdown of the Chester Fire Department as a result of liability insurance loss this Tuesday. The Chester Public Utility District is holding a special board meeting to address the issue. The... Read More.

Chester Fire Department Forced to Shutdown

Chester Fire Department is on shutdown and will not be responding to your emergency calls. General Manager of Chester Utility District Adam Cox informed the Lake Almanor community of its temporary shutdown after he and legal counsel discovered the department has been operating without... Read More.

Roads Remain Hazardous Through Dixie Fire Burn Scar

The next spring storm to hit the area will arrive by Saturday bringing more rain and snow. If you plan to travel through the region be prepared for snow to impact travel with slowdowns through the higher elevation highways. With the previous storm highway... Read More.

FRC to Host Prescribed Fire Burn Training Exercise

Feather River College will host a prescribed fire burn training exercise in the coming weeks and again in April. The event is called Cal-TREX, short for “prescribed fire TRaining EXchange,” and will be held March 25-27, and April 9-10. Fire professionals and people seeking... Read More.