High Demand Causes Delays for Burn Permit Renewals

CalFire says renewal of last year's burn permits is experiencing delays due to high demand.If you have an existing permit, it remains valid until April 30, 2024, but you can expect delays in being issued a new one. The State Fire Marshal says new permit...

CALFIRE LMU to Lift Burn Permit Suspension

Burn permit suspensions are set to be lifted in Lassen, Plumas, and Modoc counties on Thursday, announced by Calfire’s Lassen Modoc Unit. With the cooling of the weather, the department has determined conditions to resume burn piles are favorable to help...

Modoc NF Launches Discounted Personal Fuelwood Permit Program

The Modoc National Forest is set to launch a special program to offer discounted rates on personal firewood-cutting permits starting on May 15. Each permit, with a minimum purchase of $20, is priced at $2 per cord, with a limit of 10 cords per...

CalFire Launches New Online Burn Permit Program

Burns permits just got easier as Calfire launched a new online application process. Monday, the department rolled out the online program to streamline the process of obtaining a permit.Through the program, you can get general, broadcast, and residential burn permits for properties within state...

Planning Admin Denies Use Permit to Turn Home into Two Unit Apt

An ongoing battle between the Plumas county planning department and a local property owner will come to a head over the zoning administrator's decision during a special meeting of the Plumas county board of supervisors. A special use permit was denied to turn the...

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

CALFIRE has lifted the burn permit suspension for Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties.If you already have an agricultural or residential burn permit, you can resume burning only on allowed days with no restrictions on hours. Though if you plan an ag burn, it must...

CA CCW Permit Holders Personal Information Leaked Online in DOJ Data Breach

Californians holding conceal and carry permits have had their personal information compromised in a Department of Justice data breach. Today the California State Sheriffs’ Association announced the breach where President Sheriff Honea of Butte County said the association is very concerned about the data...

Still Time to Get Your Lassen County Christmas Tree Cutting Permit

If you have held off on cutting your Christmas tree due to the weather or haven’t found the time, you can still get your permits at Lake Almanor Ace Hardware. The Lassen National Forest Christmas tree permits are still available. Other retail locations have...