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DWR Increases Water Allocations After 19 Atmospheric Rivers Slam the State

Friday, March 24

Water allocations have just been increased to 75% by California's Department of Water Resources (DWR). That's a significant jump from the 35% allocated in February. Yet the DWR says due to continued winter storms in March and a significant Sierra snowpack, there has been... Read More.

LMUD Board to Discuss Another Round of Rate Increases as Natural Gas Drives Price Hikes

Monday, February 27

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) will consider raising the cost of your power for a third time and a possible fourth just one month after homes started feeling the latest increase.Tomorrow the board meets to consider the next raise and will set a second... Read More.

DWR Increases Water Allocations Following Recent Downpours

Friday, January 27

The recent downpour of rain over the last several weeks has allowed the DWR to increase water delivery for the year.Public water agencies under the state water project that serves nearly 30 million Californians will now get 30 percent of requested water supplies, up... Read More.

NWS Increases Susan River Flood Potential

Thursday, December 29

The arriving heavy rain storm for Friday has intensified, and The National Weather Service has updated its forecast to predict an increase in river levels. The hydrologic prediction center expects the Susan River to reach 13 feet in the coming days. Moderate flooding is... Read More.

Lassen Supervisors Discuss Westwood Chamber Upgrades, Step Increases, and Permanent Supportive Housing

Tuesday, December 20

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will meet today over a relatively light agenda just ahead of the holiday weekend.Following the recognition committee of county employees for their years of service and a proclamation to recognize two county staff, the Supervisors will be in... Read More.

Lassen Supes Meeting Accepts Inmate Donation and Increases IHSS Wage

Tuesday, October 25

High Desert State Prison inmates will donate to the county.Yearly, inmates participate in a fundraiser and choose an organization to “give back” to the community. This year they decided to donate the funds to Lassen County’s Behavioral Health Prevention program.During the Board of Supervisors... Read More.

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Increases Staffing

Thursday, August 4

The Lassen-Modoc CAL FIRE unit says hundreds of lightning strikes have occurred within their protection area this past week. 10 of those strikes caused reports of a fire to which crews responded and only two needed suppression efforts made. With the continuing chance of... Read More.

PG&E Increases Feather River Water Flows for Weekend Whitewater Recreation

Tuesday, July 19

Water flows on the North Fork of the Feather River will be increased this weekend for whitewater recreation. PG&E is warning that the river will see class 3 to 5 rapids that are dangerous to inexperienced paddlers and you should not take a tube... Read More.

Supervisors Hands Tied in Approval for More Garbage Rate Increases for Plumas County

Thursday, July 7

Rates will increase for trash service within the two districts in Plumas County. Much to the disappointment of the supervisors to have to allow the increases of 6.39% for the Chester to Quincy area under Feather River Disposal, and nearly 9% for the east... Read More.

LMUD Increases Payout for Excess Energy Generated by Homes Under Solar Program

Friday, July 1

Solar-powered homes in Lassen County may see a break in their bill as Lassen Municipal Utilities looks to increase the payout rate for excess energy the home may generate. Under the LMUDs customer solar generation program any excess energy your home produces goes directly... Read More.