The April Fool article about the New Species found at the game preserve.

Plumas  Bank ATM Coming to Bieber Early May 2005 Read about it!

Lassen County Students invited to California Supreme Court Oral Argument  Read more by CLICKING HERE!

Big Valley Days Pictures August 5 6 and 7 2005.Parade story and pictures seen by CLICKING HERE!

CDF Copter busy on local fires: August 24, 2005. 80 acre fire at Soldier Mountain, Tuesday August 23. 8000 acre fire near Ft. Bidwell. CLICK HERE to read more!

From the Bieber Gazette, an early 20th century newspaper.

Adolph Lohse was dragged two blocks by a horse and other items from May 1902

Various short items which did not have a special page can be found here!

Cleanup Reminder from the editor of Big Valley News:

• Let's keep up our clean town and continue to be proud!
• If you walk through town, carry a grocery bag and pick up trash.  Every little bit helps.
• Remind children (and some adults) not to throw bottle/wrappers etc. in the street
• Do regular yard mowing and maintainance.  Don't let the grass get ahead of you!
• Take care of the street on your block and keep it clean.

Adin Cleanup :

• May 21
• Call Becky Albough, 530 299-3426 or Kristi Dodgen at 530 299-3432
• Meet at the Swimming Hole  behind Adin Supply at  8:30 A.M.

Live Music at the Roundup in Bieber:

• One day only, Saturday May 21
• 9 PM to 2 AM
• Escalante Express (Carlos Escalante's cousin).

Providence 4H presents an Ice Cream Social:

• Sunday May 22 at Adin Community Hall, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
• New and used handmade items at auction with live auctioneer (should be fun)
• Everybody welcome.

Lassen College Trustee Appointment:

• Due to the resignation of Dave Bradshaw, the appointment of a replacement will be made.
• A public meeting will be held at Bieber Memorial Hall on May 24 at 5:30 PM
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Plumas Bank to hold Informational Meeting:

• Announcing the opening of the new ATM
• Meeting at 10 AM, Tuesday May 24 2005 at Bieber Memorial Hall
• ATM to open Thursday June 2
• Bank will have customer service on Tuesdays 1PM to 5 PM and Thursdays, 9 AM to 1PM.

Injury near Lookout Ranch:

• A man was hurt at about 10:15 AM today in a traffic incident near Lookout Ranch.
• Lookout fire and Adin Ambulance responded to an injured leg after being run over by a vehicle.

Domestic violence incident in Bieber:

• Lassen and Modoc County Sheriff's deputies called to scene on Third St. in Bieber at approx. 1:00 AM Saturday
  
• CDF, Bieber Fire and Adin Ambulance responded for medical aid for a woman injured in a fight
• The victim was transported to Mayers hospital

Operation Safe Playground:

• New playground equipment for Bieber Park.
• Read More!
  

Public Notice of Vacancy and Provisional Appointment:

• Lassen Community College has a vacancy notice describing special election due to resignation of Dave Bradshaw.
• Read More!
  

Bieber Swimming Pool now open:

• Read More!

Small Rangeland Fire:

• A small fire near County Rd. 409 off Punkin Center Rd.
• CLICK HERE to read more and see pictures.

Sealock Upholstery is back in Big Valley:

• Arlene Sealock, who did quality upholstery in Bieber a few years ago is BACK IN TOWN!
• Now open for business.  Call 530 294-5320

Big Valley Garden Club

• A club of people interested in gardening.
• Will take care of public gardens in various locations throughout Big Valley
• Contact Zola Babcock at 530 294-5364

Mail from Afghanistan

• Why Afghanistan???  Because we are fighting over there and not much news gets published about it.
• Mostly because I, as editor of Big Valley News have bragging rights about my son who is serving there.
• ...and it might be interesting.

Automobile Rollover Accident on 139, South of Adin:

• Adin Ambulance and Adin first Responders called to scene of an automobile rollover 6:00 PM Sunday.
  
• 3 people trapped in a convertible auto in a creek.
  
• 2 Helicopters dispatched for medical aid to the scene near Willow Creek Rd.
• Victims taken to local hospitals, no fatalities.

Traffic fatality on Highway 299 near 4 corners:

• CHP reported a double traffic fatality on Hiway 299, 1/4 mile East of Hiway 89 when a car hit a tree.
• 2 people were killed, but their names have not yet been released.
• Alcohol was not involved in this incident.
• Accident happened after vehicle passed another vehicle and went out of control.

Fire at 4 corners near Nubieber:

• A grass fire started around 8AM today by the railroad tracks.
• Read more by CLICKING HERE!

Help needed for Hurricane Victims:

• You can donate when you visit Adin Supply!
• You can donate when you visit Big Valley Market!
• Both stores have agreed to have collection jars which will be given to the Red Cross.
• Senator Cox, our state senator has also asked us to help.
  
• Please read his news release by clicking here!

First Football game of the season atBig Valley High:

• Big Valley Cardinals 0, Fall River Bull Dogs, 16
• To read about the game (pictures!) CLICK HERE!

Caregiver support meeting at BVFRC:

• If you are caring for an individual with serious medical of mental problems,
  
• Read about a support group  at Big Valley Family Resource Center by CLICKING HERE!

Free Dump Month at Lassen Dumps:

Angry Seniors at Big Valley Nutrition Center about management shakeup: 

• Seniors participating at the Friday nutritional program lunch were greeted by staff from Lassen Senior Services Inc. and advised of major management changes and terminations of Big Valley employees.
• Seniors were upset and the usually qiuet lunch turned into an angry shouting match.
  
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Lassen Senior Services suspends noon meal service at Bieber:

• Due to the management shakeup (see "Angry Seniors" item below, Lassen Senior Services has clarified it's policy.
  
• Wednesday and Friday noon meals have been suspended until further notice.
  
• Read the policy statement by CLICKING HERE!

Local help sent to aid hurricane victims:

• Jim Gordon of Nubieber now in Biloxi MS
• 1 Semi truck with wash stations etc. and 4 people sent to aid.
• Also looks like the collections at Adin Supply and Big VAlley Market are doing well.  KEEP GIVING!

Traffic fatality in flaming accident on Lookout Rd:

• Lookout resident involved.
  
• A high speed pickup truck hit a power pole killingt at least 1
• to read more CLICK HERE!  (story updated Wednesday Sept 14)

Westwood beats Big Valley 20 to 15 at football in Big Valley:

• Big Valley player Matt Dowell injured during game and taken to hospital by ambulance.
• Latest word is that Matt is not seriously injured.

Junior Pheasant Hunt at Ash Creek Wildlife Area:

• Open to all junior hunters
• CLICK HERE for more information

Graveside service for Robert Pauley:

• Robert Pauley, retired Fire Chief of Lookout given an impressive sendoff.
  
• To read more and see pictures of the funeral, CLICK HERE!

Buckhunters dinner Smorgasbord at Lookout Fire:

• 5 to 8PM at Lookout Fire Hall
• $7.50 for adults, 50 cents/year if below 12
• 100 % of proceeds to Lookout Fire for equipment

Blood Bank in Bieber:

• Tuesday October 18, 5 PM to 8 PM at Bieber Memorial Hall
  
• Thursday October 20, at Big Valley High School.

First Annual Autumn Market sponsored by BVFRC:

• A fundraiser sponsored by BVFRC to be held Saturday, October 22, 2005
• 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Bieber Memorial Hall
• Booth's Fashion show, Auction and more
• Read more by CLICKING HERE!

Providence 4H club Spook House and carnival:

• At Providence Farm Center, 6 PM to 9 PM
• Games, pin the nose on the pumpkin, ring toss etc.

Spook Barn open again Halloween Night!:

• Providence 4H putting on Spook Barn for kids.
• Starts at 7PM
• Monsters, spiders, tax men and other scary stuff!
• Saturday spook house so great we decided to do it again.
• On Highway 139, about 1 mile towards Susanville. Near Albough Rd.
• Follow the signs.

Moes Pizza Changes Operating hours:

• Moe' Pizza changes to winter schedule.
• U.S, Government cooperates by changing time to PST (Pizza Sales Time)
• To see their new operating hours CLICK HERE!

Minor (Mag. 4) Earthquake near Willow Creek:

• Another Mag. 4 occured near The Geysers Oct 18
• To read moreaand see maps etc., CLICK HERE!

Burning season is NOT OPEN:

• Don't risk a fine, open burning is not yet permitted
• Expect to be open Monday October 31, 2005

Burning Season is now open:

• CDF has ended the fire season and as of October 31, 2005, it's OK to burn in your yard.
• You still are required to find out if it is a permissible burn day by calling 530 251-8110
• To read the official news release, CLICK HERE!

BOIL WATER ADVISORY!:

• Due to the recent power outage which caused loss of water pressure for the Bieber area, residents are advised to boil their tap water or use bottled water for cooking or drinking purposes.
• PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR NEIGHBORS WHO DON'T HAVE INTERNET OR WHO HAVE NOT YET HEARD THIS ADVISORY!
• All tap water used for drinking or cooking should be boiled for at least one minute.  This is the preferred method to assure the water is safe.  An alternative is to use bottled water.
• The low water pressure may have allowed contaminents to enter the water supply.
• Water quality testing will be performed soon.You will be advised when the water is safe to drink.
• For more information call Steve Jackson the Water district's manager at 530 294-5524, (but please, not now, he will be very busy flushing the water mains).  You may also call Mike Ricks, Dept. of Health Services at 530 224-4870.

FLU VACCINATION CLINICS 2005:

• Tuesday, October 25, 2005, Herlong Community Center  1 pm - 3 pm
• Wednesday, October 26, 2005, Susanville, Jensen Hall 10 am - 12 noon
• Thursday, October 27, 2005,Bieber Memorial Building,  10 am - 12 noon
• Thursday October 27, 2005, Eagle Lake - Spalding Community Ctr 2 pm - 4 pm
• Thursday, November 03, 2005, Westood Community Ctr. 10 am - 12 noon
• Wednesday, November 9, 2005, Termo - Juniper Ridge School 11 am - 12 noon

• AT LEAST 65 YEARS OLD
• Infants 6 months to 23 month
• Persons 2 years & older who have a chronic Medical Condition
• Women who will be pregnant during the flu season
• Children ages 2 - 18 years on chronic aspirin Therapy

Senior lunch program for Big Valley restored:

• 50's + club serves catered lunch to fill gap in services due to termination of staff
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Unconsious female found at side of Highway 299:

• Big Valley Fire, CHP, CDF and Modoc Ambulance responded to a report of an unconsious 20 to 23 year old female on the side of the road at Highway 299 and Foothill Rd. in Nubieber
• The sirens you heard at about 10:30 PM Thursday were for this incident.
• Alcohol was suspected in the incident.
• The victim was transported to Mayers Hospital by ambulance.

Lassen Senior Services Responds about Senior Management Shakeup in Bieber:

• Lassen Senior Services gives there side of the story.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Lassen Senior Services Responds about Senior Management Shakeup in Bieber:

• Lassen Senior Services gives there side of the story.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Cub Scout Troop now in Big Valley:

• A new Cub Scout Troop is in Big Valley
• Adult Leaders Wanted
• Call Alice Richards at 530 294-5570 and read more by CLICKING HERE!

Stabbing in Bieber:

• 5 P.M., Wednesday, argument in a residence results in a stabbing with a steak knife.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Seniors to get Monday meals at Bieber Memorial Hall:

• 50's + club augments Wednesday and Fridays meals from Lassen Senior Services
• You must call to reserve place for Monday's meals
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

BOIL WATER ADVISORY CANCELLED:

• Due to the recent power outage which caused loss of water pressure for the Bieber area, residents were advised to boil their tap water or use bottled water for cooking or drinking purposes.
• The test results indicate that the water is NOW SAFE TO USE, and there probably never was any danger.
• Health Dept. regulations require quality checks to be made under these circumstances.

Big Valley Intermediate School 8th Grade Bazaar:

• 12 Noon to 7PM
• To read more and find out about the prime rib dinner CLICK HERE!

Try Big Valley News's search function:

• There is now a search function to search through all of Big Valley News.
• Old articles, things you remember, your own name, etc.
• Scroll down past these headlines and try the NEWSHOUND!

Tri Counties Bank in the news: Monday, November 7, 2005

• Tri Counties Bank welcomes a new business in Adin, the Adin Inn.
• Read more by CLICKING HERE!

Two interesting fund raising ticket drawings in The Valley:

• The Big Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a drawing for a 1 night excursion on the Shasta Dinner Train. For more about this, CLICK HERE!
• The Big Valley Days Association has a drawing for a stay at Surprise Valley Hot Springs.  For more info, CLICK HERE!

Blood bank at Adin Community Center:

• 5 to 8 PM at the community center.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY! (again):

• Due to the recent power outage which caused loss of water pressure for the Bieber area, residents are advised to boil their tap water or use bottled water for cooking or drinking purposes.
• PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR NEIGHBORS WHO DON'T HAVE INTERNET OR WHO HAVE NOT YET HEARD THIS ADVISORY!
• All tap water used for drinking or cooking should be boiled for at least one minute.  This is the preferred method to assure the water is safe.  An alternative is to use bottled water.
• The low water pressure may have allowed contaminents to enter the water supply.
• Water quality testing will be performed soon.You will be advised when the water is safe to drink.
• For more information call Steve Jackson the Water district's manager at 530 294-5524, (but please, not now, he will be very busy flushing the water mains).  You may also call Mike Ricks, Dept. of Health Services at 530 224-4870.

It's deja vu all over again:

• Bieber hit with another power outage.
  
• Water supply runs out in 12 hours despite conservation measures
  
• Read more by CLICKING HERE!

Tri Counties Bank in the news:

• Tri Counties Bank welcomes a new business in Adin, the Adin Inn.
• Read more by CLICKING HERE!

Presentation of Tri Counties Bank to Health Center is final:

• October 6, 2005
• To read more , CLICK HERE!
  

Plumas Bank declares record quarterly earnings:

• Assets up 10% from a year ago, loans grew 25%
• Read the news release by CLICKING HERE!

Diane Grose resigns as director for Lassen Senior Services:

• Effective Friday, 28 October, 2005 Diane Grose resigned as director of Lassen Senior Services
• Arlene Friend is now the director.
• This resignation follows much dispute in the organization.
• Previous articles about the disputes can be seen by CLICKING HERE!

Another electric power failure in Bieber:

• At about 10 AM, today, Bieber was hit by another town wide power failure.
• PG and E says due to downed power pole.
• Power back on about noon. 

First snow hits Big Valley:

• After warm nights a cold front suddenly passes, bringing snow in the afternoon.
• Bieber gets about 6 inches of WET STICKY snow before midnight, lot's more by morning.
• Trees and power lines down throughout the area.
• PG and E reports 3800 customers out in area from Burney to here due to 60 K.V. line being down.
• Surprise Valley Electric reports problem at substation in Canby and numerous local faults due to trees falling etc.  Estimate long downtime.
• Town of Bieber runs out of water as water tower runs dry.
• Read more by CLICKING HERE!

AN IMPORTANT REQUEST FROM THE BIEBER WATER DISTRICT:

• If you live in Bieber please read this request for water conservation during power outages.
• To read the request CLICK HERE!

Big Valley 8th Grade Bazaar raises money for field trip to Bay Area:

• Held at the school gym in Bieber Saturday, the annual bazaar seemed to be a success
• To read more and see pictures CLICK HERE!

Rollover accident in Bieber:

• A solo vehicle rollover occurred in Bieber about 5:30 PM
• The victim was uninjured.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Adin Chamber of Commerce donates $10,000 for Adin Ambulance Facilities:

• Read it by CLICKING HERE!

Adin Inn Burns Down:

• The Adin Inn, Big Valley's only fine dining restaurant burns down.
• Fire discovered about 5:15 AM Sunday Morning.
• Read it by CLICKING HERE!

Bieber Water District negotiating to get an emergency generator:

• The recent power failure which resulted in Bieber running out of water showed the need to get emergency power.
• The water district has started negotiations to get a multipurpose generator as backup power
• Plans are to share the generator with other town services during an emergency.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Lookout gets a new Postmaster:

• Katie Davies gets postmaster job
• Read it by CLICKING HERE!

Is powdered milk unhealthy?:

• Low income commodity giveaway said to stop distribution of powdered milk.
• Is it unhealthy or are there other reasons for this?
• Read it by CLICKING HERE!

Fatal accident in Bieber:

• I was on vacation, so I missed this one for Big Valley News
• Complete article is at the Mountain Echo front page.
• A woman was killed when a car hit a building next door to Moe's Pizza.

December rains cause problems in Big Valley:

• Series of rainstorms hit Northern California
• Some problems in Big Valley and surrounding areas
• To red more CLICK HERE!

Loomis Fargo Truck hits bridge in Bieber:

• An armored car hits the bridge in Bieber.
• No injuries (and no money scattered on the road)
• to read more  CLICK HERE!

Big Valley School District has "Goals setting Meeting":

• Board of Trustees of Big Valley Unified School District meets to discuss goals for 2006
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Adin Inn Fire Destruction, the aftermath:

• The Adin in is no more and the old site is cleaned up.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Minor rollover accident on Big Valley Summit:

• Minor injuries near Muck Valley Road
• Car was from Oregon

Car hits snowplow on Bieber Lookout Road:

• Minor injuries.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Cub Scout Troop meets in Big Valley:

•  To read more CLICK HERE!

Crab Feed in Adin finances new Ambulance Facility:

• The 7 Annual Crab Feed by the Adin Chamber of Commerce was held
• More than 500 people served in this charitable event
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Graveside services for Erma Conley:

• Erma has lived in Bieber since her birth on September 4, 1911
• She was curator at Big Valley Museum until she was 93
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Pillsbury Dougboy Dies:

• Famous mascot of Pilsbury passes away.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Market is For Sale:

• Bieber's General Store is for sale.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Lions Club sponsors student Speech Contest:

• First step in nationwide contest for cash and scholorships.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce focuses on valley tourism:

•  To read more CLICK HERE!

Blood Drive in Bieber Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006:

• At Bieber Memorial Hall
• 5 to 8 PM.

Corned Beef and Cabbage meal at Alcoholics Anonymous:

• A speaker meeting lunch with ALL WELCOME at the Bieber Memorial Hall
• Donations accepted.
• Lunch at Noon

Local Emergency Crews involved in big training exercise:

• Adin, Lookout, Canby, Alturas, CHP involved in a simulated night time accident and rescue.
• Realistic training takes place in Adin Pass.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

BVFRC Farm Auction in Bieber:

• Big Valley Family Resource Center holding a fundraising auction.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Quial involved in Texas Shooting recovers:

• The quail involved in the recent shooting incident by Vice Preident Cheney has been released form the hospital.
• Big Valley News has exclusive coverage on this ignored aspect of the event
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Benny Wallace announces candidacy for Lassen County Sheriff:

•  To read more CLICK HERE!

Providence 4-H is having their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner :

• March 12, 2006, 1:00-5:00pm at the Adin Community Hall 
• For tickets or info Please call Valerie @ 294-5773 or see any Providence member. Thank you

Lions club holds crab feed in Bieber:

• Over 200 people served.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

New Comet visible to early risers:

• Comet Pojmanski should be visible in the morning sky.
• Astronomers and anyone who loves the stars should try to catch this sight.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Red Barn now has UPS Service:

• The Red Barn now is the place to ship your UPS packages.

Town Meeting in Adin about sale of Fire Dept. Building:

• All concerned citizens invited.
• March 20, 2006, 6PM at Volunteer F.D. Building (MONDAY)
• LATE NOTICE so please spread the word!

Big Rig Jacknifes in Bieber:

• Icy roads claim another victim.
• Driver has minor injuries but 299 blocked for hours
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Vandalism and burglaries in Bieber:

• School break in and damage at Big Valley Schools.
• Car burglaries in Bieber.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Drug Bust in Lookout:

• Husband and wife arrested on drug and child endangerment
• Marijuana and prescription drugs involved
• Crew of 6 officers in 3 cars did the arrest.

CDF Conducts fire safety training at Bieber Memorial Hall:

• Private contractors doing work for State and Federal fire fighting agencies must have safety training.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Lions Club sponsors Mini Basketball Tournament in Bieber:

• Games for 4th through 6th Graders.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

 Big Valley  Power’s future is bright:

• Location, location, location. That's what realtors say is most important when buying or selling property.
• Well, it's also true for biomass power plants, according to Glenn Zane...........
• It's not my article so you must go to the Mountain Echo's Front page to read it.
• For the Mountain Echo, CLICK HERE, but you'd better hurry, it's replaced next Tuesday.

Bieber Postmaster wins at McArthur Cattlemen's Association Raffle:

• Steve Manly sells one of his tickets near end of raffle for a pickup truck
• He get $5000

Meeting about Adin Fire Hall Sale:

• A meeting is scheduled to take place Tuesday, April 4 at 7 PM.
• At Adin Fire Hall
• Follow up on Meeting of March 20 meeting.

Heavy Equipment accident at Lookout Ranchetts results in fatality:

• Emergency crews were called to 385 Ponderosa Dr. at the Ranchetts.
• Early reports were it was a heavy equipment accident.  This is corrected
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Funeral Notices:

• Alice Nevada Goodyear Smith, Sunday March 26 in Redding.
  
  • Services at St. Stephen's Church in Bieber Saturday April 1.
  • Rosary at 10:30 AM, Funeral at 11:00, Burial at Adin Cemetary
  • Potluck Follows at St. Stephens
• Kitty Eades
  
  • Funeral at Lookout Church, Friday March 31 at 11 A.M.
  • Potluck Follows.

Medical emergency on School Bus at Big Valley Middle School:

• Student taken to hospital by ambulance.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Adin Fire Dept explains proposal to sell Fire Hall:

• Spirited debate amongst citizens about plans.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Funeral for Stephen David Standart:

• Funeral at 2 PM at Adin Cemetary.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Vandals attempt break in at Big Valley Market:

• Vandals attempted to break into the Big Valley Market Friday Evening.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Scarlet Plums invites you to second annual High Tea:

• At Adin Community Hall
• Catered by Big Valley High School Home Economics Class
• $10 per person
• Music and entertainment provided
• Dorr prizes, raffles and much more
• RSVP by April 10.  Call Donna Mae at 530 299-3155

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce Presents: 

• Candidates Night for Lassen County Candidates
  
  • Wednesday May 3, 7pm Veterans Memorial Hall in Bieber
  • Lassen County Candidates will speak and answer questions

• Candidates Night for Modoc County Candidates
  
  • Thursday May 4, 7pm Adin Community Hall in Adin
  • Modoc County Candidates will speak and answer questions

• Everyone is Welcome to attend, Dessert and Coffee will follow presentations.

Thank you Adin:

• I (editor Big Valley News) left my expensive camera in the Adin Community Hall at Candidates Night.
• After passing through several hands, it was returned. Thank you!

Is winter over yet?:

• As I look forward to my wood splitting work to end soon
  
  • (Which doesn't matter because I'm out of wood)
• I find that I must now start to mow lawns.
• So, is winter really over?

Another power outage in Bieber:

• PG and E power failure almost runs Bieber out of water again
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Bieber Emergency Power Generator Approved:

• Multi purpose emergency power generator purchase approved.
• Bieber will not face running out of water during power outages.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Reflective Address signs requested by Sheriff's office:

• It is frustrating for police and emergency services to find addresses at night.
• To read about Deputy Martin's request, CLICK HERE!

I'm dreaming of a WHITE EASTER!:

• Big Valley gets a late storm.
• Power goes out for over 9 hours
• Water supply runs out again in Bieber
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Farm auction a success!:

• Over 290 items sold. 
• Great auction and lot's of money for BVFRC
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Winter Weather Outlook Shows Warmer Than Normal Temperatures:

• National Weather Service predicts a not so cold winter.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Sponsored Link: Benny Wallace would like to tell you WHY you should vote for him as Sheriff! Read why by CLICKING HERE!

Bieber Residents asked to NOT USE WATER on Saturday:

• Bieber residents are asked to help prevent running out of water during the PG and E planned outage Saturday
• PLEASE DO NOT WATER GARDENS
• DO NOT WASH DISHES

Warren elected as Lassen Sheriff:

Don Sokol wins as Superior Court Judge in a close race!:

• Lassen County turnout is 44%
• Incumbent Sheriff Steve Warren wins in Lassen County.
• Race between Sokol and Lazard too close to call at 10 PM.
• To watch Lassen County results CLICK HERE!

Tri Counties Bank wins All Terrain Vehicle at auction:

• Tri Counties Bank can't use an all terrain vehicle so...
• They donate it back for auctioning again.
• Just one of the ways a local bank take part in the community.

Floyd Smokey Dowell passes away in Bieber:

• Funeral held at Nubieber, Foothill Cemetery
• To read more and see pictures, CLICK HERE!

Benny Wallace responds to Candidates Night in Bieber:

• Read his comments in "Letters to the editor" by CLICKING HERE!

Candidates night at Bieber Memorial Hall:

• Candidates night was held at the Bieber Memorial Hall Wednesday night.
• 2 for Sheriff, 2 for Superior Court Judge give their views.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Funeral Services for Floyd (Smokey) Dowell:

• Funeral at 1PM at Foothill Cemetary Nubieber
• Potluck and service following at Bieber Memorial Hall
• Contributions can be made to:
  
  • Pit River Rod and Gun Club, Box 65, Adin CA. 96009
  • Big Valley Historical Museum, Box 463, Bieber CA. 96009

Local girls at FHA-HERO conference in Fresno

• Read about it by CLICKING HERE!

Vernon Stringer of Bieber dies:

• Services held May 19 at Fairview Cemetary in Fairview Oklahoma
• Memorial Contributions to Intermountain Hospice, Fall River Mills.
• Vern was the father of Debbie Waters of Bieber.

Big Valley Second Annual Community Yard Sale:

• Several locations in Adin, Bieber and Lookout.  
• Maps can be picked up at Adin Supply or Big Valley Market after June 1.  
• Contact person:  Bea Fulfer at 299-3352.

Future Farmers of America hold annual banquet in Bieber:

• Read more by CLICKING HERE.

Big Valley Days in Adin:

• The theme is "Wheelbarrows".  We hope you will join in the fun.
• Get the latest Schedule by CLICKING HERE!

Donations needed for Fireworks display at Big Valley Days:

• It's mostly there, but more money is needed to pay for the fireworks.
• Any amount frm $5.00 to $500 accepted. Please help.
• Call Paula Copps at 530 299-3300 to help.

Wildland fire at Kramer Ranch:

• A fire broke out Thursday Afternoon at Kramer Ranch North of Nubieber
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Wolves spotted in Big Valley:

• It's not confirmed, but it has been reported.
• 4 wolves were spotted in back country in Big Valley near Little Valley.
• Contact Big Valley News if you have seen any so we CAN confirm it.

Bieber Swimming Pool to open June 12

• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Days in Adin:

• Big Valley Days was held in Adin this year.
• To see more, CLICK HERE!
• To see Sunday's fireworks show, CLICK HERE!

Pickup truck goes over the side of Highway 299 near Nubieber:

• Minor injuries in a wreck
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Lions Club chooses Citizen of the Year and Lion of the year awards

• to read more, CLICK HERE!

Thunderstorms over Big Valley start fires:

• More than one fire in the area of Harper Hill, 5 miles north of Adin.
• 5 PM thunderstorm hits Big Valley causes fires and threatens structures.
• 1/4 to 3/8 inch hail on Bieber.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Congressman Doolittle to visit Big Valley:

• Representative John T. Doolittle, of California'a 4th District will visit Big VAlley August 8
• A Pot Luck dinner will be held at Bieber Memorial Hall 6 P.M
• All invited!

Cub Scouts enjoy Watermelon:

• Cub Scouts from Pack 636, take a break from their Pack meeting and  swim, at the Bieber pool, to enjoy juicy ripe watermelons.  Ray's Food Place, in Fall River Mills donated the watermelons.
• Earlier at the Pack meeting Sim Sims was awarded his Wolf badge along with Nicholas Rhodes.  Rhett Rhodes received his Bear badge.  Andrew Arnold and James Rishel, both Webelos, were awarded thier Forrester, Citizenship, Craftsman, Readyman badges to pin on thier Webelos Uniforms.
• Twelve new boys signed up for Cub Scouts at the meeting. For information about joining the fun at Scouts or becoming a Leader, call Cub Scout Master Alice Richards at 294-5579.

Bible Church Vacation Bible School:

• Everyone is welcome to attend Adin Community Bible Church's 4th Annual Vacation Bible School on July 30th thru Aug. 3rd.  
• Time is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  There will be classes and activities for all ages.  
• Transportation will be provided, as well as a light dinner.  For more information, please call Adin Community Bible Church at 299-3238.

Bieber's mystery water loss discovered:

• The reason Bieber ran out of water so soon after power outages was discovered
• Big underground leak found.
• To read about it CLICK HERE!

Bieber Water and Sewer rates to go up:

• Lassen County Water District is announcing a rate rise.
• Residents on the water or sewer system will get a notice with July's Bill
• Residential rates to go from $17 sewer $28 water to $20 sewer and $30 Water rates for a total of $50 per month water and sewer
• Commercial rates to also go up by about 10 percent.\

Local resident starts the ball rolling for Big Valley Mail Delivery Route:

• Zoe, from Big Valley has done her homework in getting local Postal Delivery Route
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Big Valley to get a lumber mill again:

• It has been rumored that mill equipment is being bought and delivered to the Power Plant in Bieber
• To read the story, CLICK HERE!

Comments about the Train Wreck:

• Read some followup on the train wreck in Nubieber
• Included is testimony on Rail Safety presented before U.S. House of Representitives, and more.
• CLICK HERE! to read.
• Also read some Letters to the editor received by Big Valley News by CLICKING HERE!
• Another BNSF derailment news item by CLICKING HERE!

Major train wreck in Nubieber:

• A major train derailment happend at about 9:30 this morning
• Nubieber evacuated
• To read more on the UPDATED FINAL ARTICLE posted Friday Morning  CLICK HERE!

Adin Supply to celebrate 100th Anniversary:

• Adin Supply will celebrate 100 years, from 1906 to 2006 of Adin Supply.
• There will be a "Transportation to Adin Supply" parade in the afternoon. Ya know, old cars, horses etc.

Emergency Response to Nubieber Derailment Criticized:

• It did not go well!
• To read more, CLICK HERE!
• Read Letters to the editor for citizens experiences.

100Th Anniversary Celebration of Adin Supply:

• Motorcycle Poler Run ends in Adin
• 2 PM, a parade
• 4 PM, old west shootout! (real guns??)
• Barbecue 5 PM
• Dance at 7 PM

Congressman Doolittle visits Big Valley:

• Our local U.S. Representative conluded a trip through Lassen County in Bieber.
• Chamber of Commerce held a Potluck dinner and public meeting at the Memorial Hall.

First Big Valley Football Game of the season this Friday:

• A Home Game against Hayfork. 
• Friday 5:30 PM Junior Varsity, 7:30 PM Varsity
• At Big Valley H.S. Football Field.

Big Valley Market Sold:

• The market in Bieber owned by Steve Gagnon has been up for sale for some time.
• According to Steve Gagnon, owner of Both Big Valley Market and Adin Supply...
• The sale has is nearly final and new owners have taken over..

Funeral Services for Ellen Hamaker:

• Services were held Sunday August 27 at 1 PM.
• At the home of Lennie and Edna Eades, County Rd 90 in Lookout.
• A potluck dinner followed

Funeral Services for Goldie Mae Hawkins:

• At the Allen and Dahl Funeral Home in Palo Cedro CA.
• A memorial was held at Hillside Cemetary, Nubieber CA August 26, at 3 PM.

Helmut Gio of Big Valley still uses draft horses on his ranch:

• Check out the story by CLICKING HERE!

Intoxicated Driver arrested in Bieber:

• After driving recklessly around Bieber for several hours on a flat tire....
• CHP makes an arrest. To read more, CLICK HERE!

Drug Bust in Little Valley:

• Lassen County Sheriff finds 2 Marijuanna Plantations
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Yougsters start fire in Bieber:

• 2 boys burned in fire, one seriously.
• Read about the fire by clicking here!
• To read about parents and communities response to the injuries, click here.
• ...and for a letter to the editor concerning this event, click here.

Annual Buckhunters Dinner at Lookout Fire:

• To read about the dinner, click here.
• The Lookout Fire Auxilary will be holding its annual Buck Hunters Dinner
• Saturday, October 7th, from 5:30pm to 8pm.  
• The Lookout Volunteers will also be raffling off the following at the dinner.  
• The tickets for the raffle are $1.00 each or 12 for $10.00. 
•  If you wish to purchase tickets, or for further information call Norm at (530)294-1292 , or contact any Lookout Fireman.

Car hits cow in Nubieber: October 4, 2006

• To read about it, click here.

First Rain of the Season:

• Rainfall brings .28 inches of rain to Big Valley

West Nile Virus confirmed in Big Valley:

• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Halloween Night Parade:

• The Big Valley Lions Club will be hosting a Halloween Parade
• At the Memorial Building Halloween night 
• Beginning at 5:00 p.m.
• Show off your costumes have fun and get some treats...

Bieber Landmark Building gets a new life:

• The old mercantile building in Bieber is getting ready for a new Christian Life
• To read about the building, click here.

Big Valley Market under new ownership:

• The sale finally takes place.
• To read about the new owners, click here.

Bieber Landmark gets repainted by volunteers:

• The 7th Day Adventist church gets repainted.
• To read more, click here.

Cub Scouts earn merit badges:

• Our new Cub Scout Troop is getting active with regular meetings.
• 2 Cubs earn merit badges. Read more by clicking here.

Don Harbert of Bieber Dies:

• Services were held at Nubieber on October 13
• Don is owner of Harbert Oil and The Red Barn.

Fire Safety Lectures at Big Valley Schools:

• Youngster burned in Bieber Fire tells of his experiences.
• Assemblies held in Primary school and Intermediate school.
• Read more by clicking here.

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting:

• Will be discuss  an "Emigramt Trails Byway" 
• 7PM, Monday October 30, 2006 at Adin Community Hall
•  Robert Haggard from Forest Service in Alturas will  Let us know the plan and would like public input.
• Public is invited.

Bieber gets the Emergency Generator delivered:

• We finally got it delivered.
• Read more by clicking here.

Bud Shouse of Big Valley dies:

• Services were held at 1 PM at the Lookout Cemetary.