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Fatal Collision on Highway 395 Claims Life of 34 Year Old Herlong Resident

A 34-year-old Herlong resident was killed late Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision on Highway... Read More.

Former Lassen County Court Officer Faces Felony Charges for Misusing Public Funds

A former executive officer at the Lassen County Superior Court faces seven felony charges of... Read More.

Fatal Head On Collision on Highway 139 South of Tulelake Claims Young Mans Life

A 24-year-old man from Reno died Monday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 139,... Read More.

Pyramid Lake Cyanobacteria Bloom Update October 2026 Health and Safety Advisory

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Water Quality Program Weekly Cyanobacteria Activity Report for Pyramid Lake: Harmful Algae... Read More.

Portola City Council Addresses Liberty Utilities Electric Bill Concerns and Resident Actions

Many Portola residents feel frustrated by their electric bills from Liberty Utilities. The City shares... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in Effect for Modoc and Lassen Counties Fire Weather Watch for Mono and Alpine Counties

A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday afternoon for much of Modoc and Lassen... Read More.

State Headlines

Affordable Power for Host Communities Act Proposes 20 Percent Utility Bill Discounts in California

Communities bearing the burden of hosting California’s power plants and energy infrastructure could soon see... Read More.

California Enforces Strict Penalties on Red Dyed Diesel Use Despite Federal Tax Deferral

California strictly enforces state bans and heavy penalties on using red-dyed (off-road) diesel on public... Read More.

USDA Emergency Loans Available for California and Oregon Farmers Affected by Severe Drought

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service... Read More.

Happy National 4-H Week!

National 4-H Week shines a spotlight on youth leadership and community impact across the region.... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

Now - Oct 31 | Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Rainbow Rumble
Oct 10 | Bucks Lake Road, Meadow Valley
Come and join us for our annual fundraiser pancake breakfast at the historic Meadow Valley schoolhouse! Not only are we serving a great breakfast but we have wonderful raffle prizes generously donated by area businesses and local Meadow Valley crafters.  Breakfast 7am to 11am. Hope to see you at the Historic Meadow Valley School House, Bucks Lake Road, Meadow Valley
Oct 10
The Susanville Fire Department invites you to their Open House on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1505 Main Street.
Oct 10
You’re invited to the Janesville Fire Protection District Open House and BBQ! Join us Saturday, October 10th from noon to 2 PM for hotdogs, hamburgers, and community fun. Meet your local crew, tour the station, and learn how you can serve as a volunteer firefighter. Make a difference in your community—see you October 10th!

Current Weather

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  • Sat NightLow 37° 12% chance of rain
  • SunHigh 57° 51% chance of rain
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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.