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CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit Reminds Residents Burn Ban Still in Effect to Prevent Wildfires

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit would like to remind residents that the burn ban is still... Read More.

Free Green Waste Disposal Program for Portola Residents Through October 31

The City of Portola announces a free green waste disposal program sponsored by the Northern... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Fire Danger Elevated This Weekend with Upcoming North Winds and Restrictions

Fire conditions on the Plumas National Forest remain elevated this weekend despite recent storms. The... Read More.

New Quincy CHP Area Office Construction Brings Modern Emergency Capabilities

Quincy Highway Patrol stated they are excited to share an update on the construction of... Read More.

Safety Alert Avoid Memorial Park Tree Area This Weekend for Hazard Removal

Lassen Public Works notified the public that a tree at Memorial Park poses a safety... Read More.

Lassen High School FFA Team Wins Gold at National Convention Making History

From Susanville all the way to Indianapolis, Indiana, our very own Lassen High School FFA... Read More.

State Headlines

Prevent Invasive Pests by Buying Firewood Locally to Protect Forests

Prevent invasive pests from spreading through firewood transport. Insects and diseases can hide inside firewood... Read More.

Rising Diesel Prices Strain California Farmers and Ranchers Financially

Diesel Prices Are Adding to the Financial Pressure on Farmers. ⛽🌱 Because of the high price... Read More.

Pistachio Harvest Set to Plunge in 2026 Impacting Grower Revenue

A March heat wave combined with the natural alternate-bearing cycle of pistachio trees will likely... Read More.

California Farmers Struggle with High Diesel Prices Impacting Profit and Operations

High diesel prices continue to squeeze California farmers’ profit margins, adding to financial stress and... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

Now - Oct 31 | Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Rainbow Rumble
Now - Oct 31 | Richmond Rd, Susanville
The Best of Broadway folks have rolled out all the stops to scare the %#&^% out of you. The location will be the “forest” on Richmond Road, (the original place) No scare is 5:30pm to 6:45pm with FULL SCARE 7pm – 10pm. The dates are Oct 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31st
Now - Nov 1
Best of Broadway Auditions
Oct 25 | Smith"s Farm
After an incredible night of classic rock and big brass at the Concert on the Green, we're heading West! Join the Susanville Symphony for BEST OF THE OLD WEST on Sunday, October 25 at 4 PM at Smith Farm - Wedding and Events.

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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.