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Public health departments across US concerned about spread of potentially deadly fungus

Friday, March 24

(NEW YORK) -- Public health departments across the United States have expressed concern about the spread of a potentially deadly fungus after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported cases have spiked.Candida auris, or C. aurisis, is increasing at an "alarming" rate with... Read More.

Plumas and Modoc Receive Clean California Funds to Transform Public Spaces

Friday, March 24

Modoc and Plumas counties will see 8 million dollars for new Clean California projects. As part of Governor Gavin Newsoms 1.1 Billion multi-year clean-up effort led by Caltrans, the various projects will help the counties remove trash and transform public spaces. Projects will also... Read More.

Sheryl Lee Ralph reveals she was sexually assaulted in public by a “famous TV judge”

Thursday, March 23

(NOTE LANGUAGE) In a wide-ranging interview with the Wake Up with Angela Yee podcast, Abbott Elementary Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph discussed an accusation she made in her new book, DIVA 2.0: 12 Life Lessons From Me For You, in which a "famous" person... Read More.

White House COVID team to wind down as public health emergency expires in May: Officials

Thursday, March 23

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House COVID-19 team will wind down as the country moves out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, multiple administration officials confirmed to ABC News.The public health emergency is set to expire on May 11 after being in place since... Read More.

LCSO Holds Public Meeting for Military Equipment Use Policy

Wednesday, March 22

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and other departments nationwide were required to return surplus military-style equipment under controlled use when assembly bill 481 became law in January of 2022. This law requires law enforcement agencies to establish an ordinance that mandates them to develop... Read More.

Public Health New Guidelines for COVID-19 at End of State of Emergency

Friday, March 17

California’s state of emergency for COVID has ended and Public health is easing requirements for workers in high-risk and healthcare settings.Starting with the new month, masks will no longer be required in indoor health care, long-term care, and correctional facilities as well as homeless,... Read More.

Quinta Brunson schools woman who claimed she isn’t qualified to speak on public education

Thursday, March 16

Quinta Brunson, the Emmy-winning creator of ABC's hit sitcom Abbot Elementary, has schooled an online sniper who implied Quinta isn't qualified to speak about public education."I'll share it again. The creator, lead writer and co-producer of [Abbott Elementary] @quintabrunson is from West Philly and... Read More.

Seneca Healthcare Completes Initial CEQA Review, Seeks Public Comments

Thursday, March 9

Seneca Healthcare's proposed 12-acre acute care hospital and skilled nursing facility, which includes a 6-acre helipad, has completed its initial CEQA review. The review by lead agency Sequoia Ecological Consulting found that the project would not significantly impact the environment. The new facility will... Read More.

Public Hearing at Plumas County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday, March 7

Plumas County will hold a public hearing regarding changing the county’s camping and prime opportunity area code.The Planning Commission held workshops in February and March that discussed camping in Prime Areas and is now looking for your comments on the recommendations to the board... Read More.

New Public Safety Equipment for Local Officers

Wednesday, March 1

It's that time again for local officers to be equipped with the best and latest safety equipment. Probation Chief officer Jennifer Branning has worked diligently to get local departments Public Safety Equipment that will allow the Sheriffs, Police, and Probation all to be on... Read More.