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Cat in Eastern Sierra County Tests Positive for Plague – First Case in a Domesticated Cat Since 2011

Monday, January 29

A cat in Eastern Sierra County has tested positive for Plague, and health officials say it’s the “first documented case in a domesticated cat since 2011.”The exact location of where the cat was located has not been released. The revelation came through a post... Read More.

Landslides Plague Plumas Roadways

Tuesday, June 13

Over a dozen new slides have halted the travel windows through the SR 70 closure. Caltrans says overnight, due to heavy rainfall from passing thunderstorms.Over 14,500 cubic yards of material are currently on the roadway between post mile 18.75 to post mile 30.5.Due to... Read More.

Multiple Outages Plague North Lassen County

Tuesday, August 30

Outages have plagued North Lassen County throughout August. Homes around Bieber, Nubieber, and McArthur have experienced six power outages this month alone. The area is served by PG&E, which says there is no known cause for each outage but responds that the company is... Read More.