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Elephant Fire Crews Shift to Mop-Up as Updated Mapping Changes Containment Figure

Firefighters on the Elephant Fire made significant progress Wednesday, successfully completing planned burning operations that... Read More.

Susanville FFA Members Earn Top Honors on Opening Day of Lassen County Fair Livestock Shows

Susanville FFA members turned in an impressive showing during the opening day of livestock competitions... Read More.

Pit Fire Near Full Containment; Crews Continue Work on Loomis Fire and Lightning Starts

Firefighters continue to make steady progress on several Lassen County fires, according to an update... Read More.

Fuels Reduction Project Begins Near East Quincy

Residents and visitors near East Quincy may notice increased forestry activity as a wildfire resilience... Read More.

State Repositions Fire Engines After Boosting Resources in Plumas and Sierra

As hot, dry weather continues to elevate wildfire danger across California, the Governor's Office of... Read More.

BLM Tightens Fire Rules as Wildfire Danger Grows Across Region

With fire danger increasing across the region, the Bureau of Land Management has enacted seasonal... Read More.

State Headlines

CPUC Seeks Public Input to Improve California Broadband Maps

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is asking residents to share their experiences with internet... Read More.

Gas Prices Begin Rising Again Amid Global Oil Market Uncertainty

Gas prices are moving higher again after weeks of declines, with AAA reporting the national... Read More.

California Education Budget Includes Record Per-Pupil Funding, Teacher Programs and Student Support Investments

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California’s 2026-27 state budget, which includes several major investments in... Read More.

Wildfire Watch Goes to Space: New Satellites Aim to Spot Fires Faster

California’s fight against wildfires is reaching into space. Three new satellites designed to detect wildfires from... Read More.

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Now - Jul 19 | Susanville, CA
Lassen County Fair
Jul 18 | Greenville
Saturday, July 18 Annual Gold Digger Days Digger Days in Greenville kick off with a 7:30am Pancake breakfast at the American Legion Hall, then the parade is at 10am with a dance from 8pm to 12pm.  Enjoy crafts, vendors, and lots of fun.
Jul 18 | Lassen County Fairgrounds
Ranchers Day is coming to the Lassen County Fair on Saturday, July 18th. 4pm Team branding, team doctoring, Ranch Bronc Riding, Calcutta. Contact Cody Waltman at 530-310-1366.
Jul 23 | Quincy, CA
Plumas Sierra County Fair

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has an upcoming competitive bidding opportunity for a public works project titled 2CA07934 – Grasshopper Fire Station Paving Services located in Susanville, California. This project has an estimated start date of July/August 2026, and the scope of work involves performing replacing the existing pavement at CAL FIRE’s Grasshopper Fire Station.

The Prime Contractor must possess a valid C12-Earthwork and Paving Contractor OR an A-General Engineering Contractor license issued by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB). The Prime Bidder must attend the mandatory pre-bid inspection on June 02, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the CAL FIRE Grasshopper Fire Station, 515-350 Highway 139, Susanville, CA 96130. Bids are being accepted for this competitive bidding opportunity until June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. For more information about this solicitation opportunity, please visit https://caleprocure.ca.gov. To locate the solicitation, enter the solicitation number “2CA07934” in the “Event ID” field.