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Pile Burning Planned This Week Near Janesville Grade

Plumas National Forest Press Release

March 31, 2025

Firefighters plan pile burning operations near Janesville Grade to reduce forest fuels and protect local communities.

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Kiley Tackles Home Insurance Woes and National Debt in District 3 Town Hall

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Kiley Tackles Home Insurance Woes and National Debt in District 3 Town Hall

March 28, 2025

Kevin Kiley addresses home insurance issues and national debt concerns in a recent District 3 town hall.

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Cal Fire to Ramp Up Defensible Space Inspections

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Cal Fire to Ramp Up Defensible Space Inspections

March 20, 2025

Cal Fire increases defensible space inspections, implementing stricter “Zone 0” regulations by 2025.

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Kiley Fields Questions in Well-Attended Virtual Town Hall

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Kiley Fields Questions in Well-Attended Virtual Town Hall

By Dana Loomis

March 19, 2025

Congressman Kiley addresses constituents’ concerns on program cuts and tax extensions in a well-attended virtual town hall.

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State Route 49 Closure Scheduled for Permit Work

Caltrans District 3 Press Release

March 15, 2025

SR 49 between Auburn and Placer/El Dorado County line closes for 7 hours on March 18 for PG&E permit work.

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Heavy Mountain Snow Expected to Impact Travel

Caltrans District 3 Press Release

March 12, 2025

Heavy snowfall and strong winds forecasted in the Sierra Nevada, impacting travel and requiring preparedness.

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Pile Burning Planned on Plumas National Forest Starting Tuesday

Plumas National Forest Press Release

March 11, 2025

Firefighters plan pile burning operations in Plumas National Forest, aiming to treat over 600 acres.

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Feather River College Tackling Tobacco and Nicotine Policies

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Feather River College Tackling Tobacco and Nicotine Policies

California Health Collaborative Press Release

March 8, 2025

Feather River College, now smoke-free, leads rural colleges in tobacco control.

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Plumas County Taking Steps to Implement New State Fire Rules

By Dana Loomis

February 26, 2025

Plumas County prepares to implement new state fire rules following updated high-risk wildfire maps.

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Chinooks Swim Again in the North Yuba After 80 Years

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Chinooks Swim Again in the North Yuba After 80 Years

February 24, 2025

Juvenile Chinook salmon return to North Yuba River after 80 years due to a successful pilot reintroduction program.

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Tahoe National Forest Cuts Local Jobs After “Fork in the Road”

By Sandy Sanders

February 21, 2025

USDA fires 3,400 Forest Service employees, impacting Tahoe National Forest and potentially hindering wildfire prevention.

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Cal Fire Maps Bring State Rules to Local Doorsteps

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Cal Fire Maps Bring State Rules to Local Doorsteps

February 19, 2025

Governor Newsom’s order prompts CAL FIRE to reclassify 1.4 million acres as high-risk, enforcing state fire mitigation rules locally.

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Forest Service Conducts Burns After Wet Weather

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Forest Service Conducts Burns After Wet Weather

February 12, 2025

U.S. Forest Service conducts controlled burns across Plumas and Tahoe National Forests, facilitated by recent heavy rains.

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Pile Burning Planned in Quincy, Greenville and Meadow Valley

Plumas National Forest Press Release

February 11, 2025

Firefighters plan pile burning operations in Quincy, Greenville, and Meadow Valley, with minor smoke impacts expected.

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Incoming Winter Storms Expected to Impact Valley, Mountain Travel

Caltrans District 3 Press Release

February 3, 2025

Two winter storms forecasted to hit Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada, causing challenging travel conditions.

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