The great train wreckinNubieber, January 2005. Captioned pictures of the January train wreck.

A Tour of the Big Valley Power PlantFeb 28, 2005. An inside look at the power plant with pictures and narration.

The April Fool articleabout the New Species found at the game preserve.

The item about the retirement form Plumas Bank of William Elliot from an March 21 2005 item.

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

Multi-alarm fire at Big Valley Power L.L.C. on April 7 2005.

Bieber Cleanup a Spectacular success from April 23 ,24 and 25, 2005

Big Valley Power Down but not Out from April 14, 2005

Big Valley High School Students attend State FHA-HERO Conference from April 12 April 4, 2005

Dan Alcorn, science teacher at Big Valley High School from April 28, 2005.

Big Valley High School Students view sunspots from May 12, 2005

High School Prom at Big Valley High from May 14, 2005.

Big Rig Rollover near Pittville from May 16, 2005.

Academic Awards presented at Big Valley High School from May 17, 2005.

Lillian Arnold gets Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award from May 14, 2005.

Heavy Rains in Big Valley from May 19, 2005.

Big Valley Power L.L.C. generating electricity from May 16, 2005

Cleanup pictures available (all 107 of them!) from the April 23, 24 and 25 2005 cleanup, See the pictures!

Big Valley 8th Grade Class takes a trip to the San Francisco Area from a May trip to the Bay Area.

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

Tri Counties Bank Donates building to local Health Center: August 8, 2005. Read more CLICKING HERE!

Big Valley Days Pictures August 5 6 and 7 2005.Parade story and pictures seen byCLICKING 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.

Sheepherder arrested An item from August 1904.

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

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 Roundupin 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 HEREfor 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 advisedwhen 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

If you have any questions, please call the Lassen County Publc Health Department at 530 251-8183

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.Youwill be advisedwhen 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 moreby CLICKING HERE!

Tri Counties Bank in the news:

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

Presentation of Tri Counties Bank to Health Center is final:

• To read more , CLICK HERE!

• 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 Valley8th 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!