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Plumas National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permit Rules and Safety Tips

The permit authorizes the cutting and removal of one Christmas tree only from Plumas National... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available November 1 with Online and In-Person Purchase Options

Lassen National Forest will sell Christmas tree permits starting November 1, 2026. Permits cover specific... Read More.

How to Buy and Use a Personal Firewood Permit in Lassen National Forest

You can buy a personal-use firewood permit for Lassen National Forest online or at certain... Read More.

Alturas Police Union Opposes Budget Cuts Threatening Public Safety and Staffing

ALTURAS, Calif. — The Alturas Police Officers Association (APOA) is pushing back strongly against a... Read More.

PG&E Proposes Decade Long Plan to Bury 167 Miles of Power Lines to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a major long-term proposal to bury an... Read More.

Assemblymember Hadwick Tours Plumas County Jail and Explores Rural Law Enforcement Partnerships

The Office of Assemblymember Heather Hadwick announces Hadwick recently visited the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

State Headlines

Caltrans Dive Team Ensures Bridge Safety with Underwater Inspections and Expertise

Long before Mitch Miller became a diver with the Caltrans Dive Team, he was a... Read More.

Montague Resident Arrested in Connection with Jade Fire by CAL FIRE

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officer arrested... Read More.

Essential School Bus Safety Tips for Drivers During National School Bus Safety Week

National School Bus Safety Week (held annually during the third full week of October) serves... Read More.

Hikers Rescued After 36 Hours Stranded on Mount Shasta Avalanche Gulch

Mount Shasta, CA - At approximately 10:20 pm on the evening of Monday, October 12th,... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

Now - Oct 31 | Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Rainbow Rumble
Now - Oct 23 | Chester, Portola, Indian Valley, Quincy
Plumas County Public Health Agency is hosting FREE Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinics October 19 - 23, 2026.
Oct 23
Round up your posse and join The Elegant Farmer for rootin’ tootin’ good time for a night of mouthwatering BBQ, live music, cold beer, and plenty of Western fun. Cowboy Joe will be firing up the grill and serving up BBQ ribs with all the fixin’s. Chad Bushnell will keep the good times rolling with boot-stompin’ tunes, while Farmers Brewing Beer will be pouring up some cold ones. Tickets are $65 per person with your ticket including  your first beer, so come thirsty!

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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.