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Stars, Stripes and Flights: Busy Independence Day Travel Expected at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

In the spirit of America250 celebrations happening nationwide, RNO encourages travelers to plan ahead in... Read More.

Sky Over Susanville Set to Explode Tonight as Fairgrounds Hosts Independence Day Celebration

The skies over Susanville are set to light up tonight as the Lassen County Fairgrounds... Read More.

CHP Launches Maximum Enforcement for Holiday Weekend

If you're traveling this Independence Day weekend, expect to see more California Highway Patrol officers... Read More.

Swiffer Mop Head Clogs Bieber Sewer Pump, Prompting Warning from Water District

The Lassen County Waterworks District No. 1 is reminding customers that toilets are not trash... Read More.

PG&E Firefighting Helicopter Program Expands to Include Plumas County

Plumas County will have another aerial firefighting resource available this wildfire season as PG&E expands... Read More.

CHP Busts Street Racing Duo Near Portola, One Also Charged with DUI

A high-speed driving incident on Highway A15 resulted in multiple arrests after a California Highway... Read More.

State Headlines

USDA Announces Lawfare Partnership with SBA to Shield Producers, Ranchers, and Small Businesses from Weaponized Regulation

Ending abusive government overreach. Protecting farmers, families, private property, and small businesses. ________________________________________ (Washington, D.C., July 2,... Read More.

CDFW: Keep Yearling Black Bears Wild During Busy Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

As Californians head outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, wildlife officials are reminding... Read More.

New Federal Guide Aims to Help Communities Better Prepare for Wildfire Evacuations

With wildfire season underway, the U.S. Fire Administration has released a new planning guide designed... Read More.

Congressman Gallagher Secures $155 Million for Sacramento River Basin Water Infrastructure in House WRDA Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.—At the request of Rep. James Gallagher (CA-01), the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee... Read More.

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Upcoming Events

Now - Jul 3 | Taylorsville, CA
Head over to Taylorsville for three days of Roping fun.  Everyone is welcome to rope, cash and awards, plus buckles and saddle to high points for each day.  Call Steve at 559-352-8012 for more information.
Jul 3 | Higgins Ranch, Chester
July 3rd! The event will be the culmination of the camp's week-long "God Blessed America, 1776" theme in celebration of America's 250th birthday. An appreciation picnic lunch will be served on Friday, July 3rd, at 11:30 at the Higgins' ranch, Spice Camp site, in Chester.
Jul 3 | Lassen County Fairgrounds
Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4th Independence Day Celebration Join the Lassen County Fairgrounds for two days of celebration filled with food, fun live music, and fireworks.  July 3rd at 3pm races, vendors, games, and fireworks about 9:30pm then on the July 4 races at 3pm, activities music and live music by Rummy starting about 9pm.
Jul 3 | Cederville, CA
The Surprise Valley area is going to be BUZZZING with activity on the Fourth of July weekend. Kicking things off Will be First Friday held on Main Street Cedarville on Friday the 3rd of July. An annual event held on the first Friday of every month during the summer. That same evening, RACES! That’s right, at 4:30pm the gate will open and the first race will start at 6:00 pm.

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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.