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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The Susanville Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the... Read More.

Susanville Requests 25 Percent Outdoor Water Use Reduction

SUSANVILLE, Calif., (May 16, 2026) - We regret to inform you that an equipment failure... Read More.

Stay Safe Driving Through Open Range Areas This Summer

The Susanville CHP reminds drivers that cattle are moving back to their summer pastures. This... Read More.

Flock Safety Cameras and Community Safety in Lassen County

Lassen County Sheriff issued the following press release; We are aware of the concerns some members... Read More.

Gold Run Mountain Lions

Starting in summer of 2025, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office began to receive information from... Read More.

Outings offer exploration of Sierra Valley by water

The Feather River Land Trust announces two upcoming Birding, Boating, and Botany sessions: May 16... Read More.

State Headlines

Rattlesnake encounters in California are rising earlier and more often in 2026.

The California Poison Control System has received 77 rattlesnake-related calls so far this year. This... Read More.

CDFW Celebrates 10 Years of Combating Wildlife Trafficking with Assembly Bill 96

This week CDFW brought hundreds of pieces of trafficked animal parts seized as part of... Read More.

$30 Million Available for Regional Wildfire & Landscape Resilience

California has opened a new funding opportunity for wildfire and landscape resilience projects. Up to $30... Read More.

Local Sports

Upcoming Events

Now - May 17
May 9-17, the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival in Quincy and locations throughout Plumas County. Hosted by Bear Creek Frames, this week-long event invites artists of all skill levels to paint outdoors and capture the landscapes of the Lost Sierra
May 21 | Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fairgrounds
Thursday, May 21st Highway 395 Wildlife Crossing project The public is invited to learn about the Highway 395 Wildlife Crossing project at 6 p.m. May 21 at Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. The project seeks to increase safe passage for wildlife and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. It is expected to be shovel-ready in 2028. Speakers at the event include John Clerici, Lassen County Transportation Commission and Mari Galloway, California Program Director, Wildlands Network
May 26
The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. The run will start at the historic courthouse in uptown and make its way down to the current Superior Court. The ceremony will start at 0645 hours and the run will commence at 0700. The route is approximately 1.7 miles and will be at a slow pace to ensure everyone is able to stay together. Please join us to support our local athletes. You can join the Lassen County Team by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.
May 29 | Bailey Creek Golf Course
Seneca Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce that the official date for the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament has been set for Friday, May 29, 2026. This exciting event promises a day of fun, community, and philanthropy, all in support of a vital cause.

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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.