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Fall 2025 in Mineral California

Mineral Parade 2025 · Friday, Nov 28 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

Mineral Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting - A Success!

Friday, November 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Setup Starting 3:00 PM at School; End at Mineral Lodge for Tree Lighting

The tradition is back! What a wonderful event with many participants, people along the street throughout Cool Air cheering on the parade participants and the Tree Lighting at Mineral Lodge with Hot Cocoa for all! Thanks to Jan Gravier for bringing the tradition back, which was especially appreciated by all of the new families with children and those who remember the parade from the past.

The Fire Truck from Payne's Creek opened the parade, followed by Linda with the California flag with Lisa and family following with the Mineral Flyers float. Honorary Mayor and Grand Marshal Pam represented Mineral driving her tractor. Family members from both the Mineral Lodge and Mill Creek Resort were in the Parade, along with quite a few community members who joined along. Cheryl pushed her well lighted snow shovel (yes, the entire way!) Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Chief Elf were a big hit pulling up the end of the parade and stopping at Mineral Lodge for photos afterwards. Thanks to Lefty for serving as Rudolph and driving them!

Over at Mineral Lodge, we gathered to light the tree, take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Chief Elf and have Hot Cocoa. Santa's family was present, representing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations since their grandfather/father founded the Church Camp!

Thanks to Kamile for making the float signs, Max for the glow sticks, Lisa for the backdrops, Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant for the delicious Hot Cocoa, Rachael, Brandy and Avery for making sure the tree got up and Lefty for carrying on the tradition of his father by lighting it. Thanks for so many people coming out to be in and support the Parade and also to support the Lassen Mineral Lodge by filling up the restaurant throughout Thanksgiving, Friday and the weekend. It makes a big difference and is greatly appreciated!

Winners of the Lodge gift certificates for the float entries were the Claus Family, Mill Creek Resort (with their family truck with tree, rocking chair and family members) and Cheryl, dutifully pushing her decorated snow shovel - ready for the season!

As always, a big thanks to the extended Glenn Family for everything they do for all of us in Mineral, during the holidays and all year long.

See you next Thanksgiving weekend on Friday at 4 PM!

View the photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8GUZ7TDgpoq3eyUE6

"We didn't know so many people were in Mineral!" Thanks everyone for coming out to line the streets of Cool Air and cheer on the parade!

Honorary Mayor and Parade Grand Marshal Pam

Chief Elf Karen, Santa Smokey and Mrs. Jan Claus

Lefty After Lighting the Tree, As His Father Used To

surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf

How the Mineral Community Stays Healthy and Happy

According to the the Surgeon General's Advisory (2023), "Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health. It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day,4 and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity. And the harmful consequences of a society that lacks social connection can be felt in our schools, workplaces, and civic organizations, where performance, productivity, and engagement are diminished. Given the profound consequences of loneliness and isolation, we have an opportunity, and an obligation, to make the same investments in addressing social connection that we have made in addressing tobacco use, obesity, and the addiction crisis. This Surgeon General’s Advisory shows us how to build more connected lives and a more connected society."

The residents and visitors know that community helps to keep us healthy and happy. We do our best to carry on traditions, establish new ones, conserve our wilderness, preserve our buildings and support each other through community events, helping each other and gathering frequently. Please, join us. We would love to share our friendship with you, too.

Mineral Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Friday, November 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Setup Starting 3:00 PM at School; End at Mineral Lodge for Tree Lighting

The tradition is coming back!

Hopefully you will be in Mineral during Thanksgiving weekend and participate in this tradition coming back to life in Mineral. Invite friends and family to join you in creating and entering a float or on-foot Thanksgiving or holiday themed costume and/or watch and cheer on the participants! Also, please take and share pictures and videos to commemorate this living history! Keep your eyes out for the Claus family...

Mineral Parade 2025 · Friday, Nov 28 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

View the photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8GUZ7TDgpoq3eyUE6

December 2025 Calendar

Download the Calendar Here

Also find printed copies at the Lassen Mineral Lodge Store (when available)

Mineral Cards & Cookie Exchange

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Water District Building, Mineral, California

It has become a festive tradition to do a cookie exchange each year at Mineral Cards. Bring cookies to share and plan to take a variety home! Come to play and eat and take home some sweet treats!

Optionally, bring/drop off holiday gifts for up to 15 children age 4-10 at Plum Valley Elementary School.

Wreath Making Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location TBA

Famous for our beautiful trees, Mineral is adorned during the late Fall with natural wreaths. Join the wreath making workshop to make your own this year. Feel free to bring supplies, but they are also provided. No charge. Recently the annual workshop has been held at the Park HQ, but as the date approaches, the location will be posted here on the site and on flyers once confirmed.

Ornament Making Workshop After Breakfast Club

Sunday, December 7, 2025 11:00 AM

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Let's make some ornaments after breakfast!

Bring materials and/or use those provided.

Breakfast Club Starts 10:00 AM

Breakfast Served Until 11:00 AM

Christmas Caroling

Saturday, December 20, 2025 5:30 PM

Meet at School Area & Caravan to Locations

Dress in traditional caroling garb or come as you are! The voices of Mineral are the most beautiful when singing together at traditional Christmas Caroling. Depending on the weather, we will walk or drive (if icy) to locations throughout Mineral to sing songs. Lyrics will be provided.

New Years Eve Candlelight Dinner

December 31, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Join to celebrate the end of 2025 and the anticipation of 2026 with our Mineral family!

Mineral Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Friday, November 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Setup Starting 3:00 PM at School; End at Mineral Lodge for Tree Lighting

The tradition is coming back!

November 2025 Calendar

Download the Calendar Here

Also find printed copies at the Lassen Mineral Lodge Store (when available)

Thanksgiving Buffet at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Thursday, November 27, 2025; Reservations Starting at Noon

If you are in Mineral this Thanksgiving, we hope to see you at the Lodge for dinner and/or dessert. It's one of the most festive times of the year in town. Call the restaurant at (530) 595-4422 or stop by to make reservations.

Mineral Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Friday, November 28, 2025 4:00 PM; Setup Starting 3:00 PM at School; End at Mineral Lodge for Tree Lighting

The tradition is coming back! Invite friends and family to join you in creating and entering a float or on-foot Thanksgiving or holiday themed costume and/or watch and cheer on the participants!

Mineral's History Displays

Visit the New Mineral History Window Display Next Door to the Mineral Post Office

Starting the weekend after Thanksgiving Weekend, seasonal displays will feature aspects of Mineral's history. Stop by when you next visit the Post Office. Send your stories and photos to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com

Halloween Party at Mineral Lodge

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

5-6 PM Order Dinner

7 PM Ron White Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament

8 PM Party & Costume (Individual/Group) & Shuffleboard Contests

View Photos Here

Thanksgiving Dinner Fundraiser at Plum Valley School

Friday, November 7, 2025 5:00 PM

Plum Valley Elementary School, 29950 Plum Creek Rd, Paynes Creek, CA 96075

Support our local elementary school by coming to their Fall fundraiser. Contact Amber or Pam for Reservation Information

Community Candle Making Workshop

Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Craft together in Mineral at this candle making workshop hosted by Stephanie Dennis at a private home in Mineral.

RSVP to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com.

Supplies provided for RSVPs.

Mineral Bingo 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

6:00 PM Dinner (Optional; Regular Menu), 7:00 PM Bingo (Free to All)

Let's play BINGO! It's free and typically everyone wins at Mineral BINGO. Favors provided for those who arrive earliest. Plus, it's fun to bring prizes to share, too!

Mineral Fall Bingo 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

6:00 PM Dinner (Optional; Regular Menu); 7:00 PM Bingo (Free to All)

Let's play BINGO! It's free! Favors provided for those who arrive earliest. Plus, it's fun to bring prizes to share, too! Bring at 5:00 or drop off at Breakfast Club or the Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant or mail to PO Box 66, Mineral, California 96063. Not sure what to send? Visit the Bingo Amazon wish list and when you buy prizes there, they will ship to Bingo headquarters in Mineral directly.

Candlemaking Workshop

Saturday, November 8, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Craft Together in Mineral with Stephanie Dennis as she shares her skills of candlemaking.

She is providing supplies, but would appreciate if you would RSVP. If we get too many RSVPs, we might add another date. Please email minercalifornia@gmail.com with your RSVP.

Halloween Party at Mineral Lodge

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

5-6 PM Order Dinner

7 PM Ron White Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament

8 PM Party & Costume (Individual/Group) & Shuffleboard Contests

Ron White Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament at the Halloween Party

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Assemble at the Lodge beginning at 7 PM to sign up; Tourney starts at 7:30 PM

The tournament will accommodate up to 8 teams of 2 players. Those who have not reserved a spot may sign up starting at 7 PM on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no cost to enter. Prizes for the top 2 teams. For even more fun, come in costume, Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Jan at 595-3252

Thank You to Pati Nolen for Serving Mineral California and Tehama County

We appreciate everything Pati Nolen has done for us and look forward to her continued involvement in the Mineral community. Read the recent news article.

Statement from Tehama County Supervisor Pati Nolen October 29, 2025

It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Tehama County’s Third District. From the day I was sworn in, my goal has always been to listen, advocate, and work tirelessly for the residents who placed their trust in me. I wanted to bring more economic development to Tehama County along with broadband. I wanted to work with Federal and State agencies to stop the flooding in Dairyville. I wish we had a better relationship with the Paskenta Band of the Nomlaki People. I wanted to bring relief to the 4500 citizens living in mobile home parks without any protection of any kind from unfair rent increases, unlike most homeowners or even apartment renters who do have protection. I wanted fiscal responsibility so we can fund the staffing of the new jail without a new tax. I wish my efforts had the full support of the Board. This year has brought tremendous personal and financial strain as I have worked to defend myself against false allegations that I continue to firmly deny. Unfortunately, the mounting cost of a prolonged legal battle would come at too great a price to my family. After careful consideration, I have chosen to step down from my position so that I can preserve what matters most, my family’s well-being and the values that guided me into public service. This decision does not reflect guilt or wrongdoing, but rather a recognition of the harsh reality that continuing to fight the District Attorney's unlimited resources would exhaust the personal and financial supplies of those I love. I remain proud of the work accomplished during my tenure, from improving transparency and communication with constituents to advocating for fair and accountable governance. I am very proud of every Department Head hired during my tenure. I want to thank the residents of District 3 for their support, their honesty, and their faith in me throughout my time in office. It was an absolute privilege to serve you.

Regular Gatherings in Mineral

Shuffleboard at the Lodge on Saturday Nights

Breakfast Club at the Lodge on Sunday Mornings

Mineral Cards at the Water District Building Every Other Tuesday

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Jackie Starkweather's Music Recital

September 23, 2025

In preparation of her upcoming concert, Jackie hosted Mineral's residents at Battle Creek Ranch for a concert.

View the photos and videos from the event here.

Pick Up Your Free Community Art Postcards at the Mineral Post Office

Each week or two, stop by to see the latest free Community Art Postcards for you to pick up. While you're at the Post Office, pick up some stamps! Thank you to the Tehama County Arts Council and California Arts Council for a grant supporting the Mineral Art Postcard Project.

Find the Latest Events on the Mineral Google Calendar

View the Mineral Google Calendar

Support the Local Volunteer Fire Department - Some T-Shirts and Hats Still Available

Email mineralcalifornia@gmail.com with size inquiries.

2025 Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Prizes · Sunday, Jul 6 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

View the Latest Photos

View the New Memorials Section

West Lassen Headwaters Decision Notice maps.pdf

West Lassen Headwaters Project Update

From Bella Bledsoe at Sierra Institute

Please see the letter below from the Lassen National Forest sharing the signed Decision Notice for the West Lassen Headwaters Project. I’ve attached the letter from Forest Supervisor Rick Hopson, along with the Decision Notice and supporting materials.

Sierra Institute for Community and Environment

https://sierrainstitute.us/

"All, a huge accomplishment, about 8 years of research, field work, planning and persistence to bring to conclusion. Allows LNF to move forward with project and activities as funds are available for our area. " - Jim Richardson

Lassen Volcanic National Park Pika Crew Thank You Luncheon at the Lassen Mineral Lodge

The Pika crew has been busy surveying, studying and reporting on our beloved Pika animals in the Lassen Volcanic National Park. As the season ends, it's time to say goodbye for the year. Thank you to all of you who help to protect and preserve pikas and the humans that are near! Read more about the Pika here: https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/nature/pika.htm

Mineral Community Tree Walk and Talk with Stephanie Dennis and Lefty McClellan September 28, 2025 · Sunday, Sep 28 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

Tree Talk & Walk Videos Available

Sunday, September 28, 2025 9:00 AM

Long-time Mineral residents Lefty McClellan and Stephanie Dennis took us on a brief walk and look at the different types of trees around Mineral.

Ever want to get to know the tree types? This is a great way to finally do it! Go on the walk virtually with the videos from the event.

View the photo album and listen to videos from the event here.

Summer 2025 in Mineral, California

2025 MINERAL COMMUNITY WALK TO THE SUMMIT

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Labor Day Weekend

SEE THE PHOTOS HERE

Meet at the Intersections of Highways 36 & 172. We will gather for our annual community photo. Then, we will walk to the Summit this year. Caution: Highway 173 is closed for logging activity, so be cautious when walking. Some people choose to just walk to the second bridge and back. Whatever you are comfortable with, please join. After, meet at Mineral Lodge to order lunch and/or milkshakes, whenever you are done.

This year's T-Shirt is Dark Blue with Light Blue writing!

Thank you to Sharon and Vikki for continuing to organize this annual tradition.

Mineral Community Walk to the Summit 8/30/25 · Saturday, Aug 30 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

SEE THE PHOTOS HERE

Barbara Jackson Celebration of Life

The family and friends of long-time resident Barbara Jackson invite you to her Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM, after Breakfast Club.

The event will be held at the Barbara Jackson House in Mineral. Feel free to bring food and memories to share.

Learn more on her Mineral Memorial page here: Barbara Jackson Celebration of Life,

Pick Up Your Free Community Art Postcards at the Mineral Post Office

Each week or two, stop by to see the latest free Community Art Postcards for you to pick up. Our first series is by Shingletown artist, Amy Mendelson. The first postcard is her painting of the Mineral Lodge sign. Coming soon is the Road to Red Bluff, Mineral Meadows, and Hampton Butte.

While you're at the Post Office, pick up some stamps!

Thank you to the Tehama County Arts Council and California Arts Council for a grant supporting the Mineral Art Postcard Project.

Fall Events in Mineral Being Scheduled

Kick off the Fall Season with Lefty & Stephanie's Tree Talk & Walk right around Mineral Lodge's parking lot on September 28th before Breakfast Club. We are looking forward to the annual Halloween Party at Mineral Lodge on Saturday, November 1st. Stephanie is hosting Candle Making on November 8th. We'll be back for another party at Mineral Lodgoe on Friday, November 14th when we bring back Mineral Bingo! The annual Cookie Exchange will be right around the corner, too. Although the Tuesday Park Picnics end after September, the Wednesday Card Games and Sunday Breakfast Club gatherings continue.

Mineral's Sugar Pine Grandpa Tree Visit Led by Jim Richardson 8/3/2025 · Sunday, Aug 3 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

Sugar Pine Tree Walk Videos Available

Sunday, August 3, 2025 9:00 AM

Jim Richardson led us on a walk to the famous Grandpa Sugar Pine Tree in Mineral. Join virtually through photos and videos from the day. View the photos and watch the videos from the event here.

Supervisor Patti Nolan Joined the Breakfast Club

August 2025

We all love when Pati Nolen joins the Mineral Breakfast Club on Sunday at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant. She listens, helps us brainstorm and takes action to help us solve problems.

Thanks Patti! We appreciate your support.

SHUFFLEBOARD

MINERAL LODGE

SATURDAYS 8 PM+

LASSEN MINERAL LODGE RESTAURANT SALOON

MINERAL LODGE

BREAKFAST CLUB

SUNDAYS 10 AM+

BREAKFAST SERVED UNTIL 11 AM

LASSEN MINERAL LODGE RESTAURANT

MINERAL CARDS

EVERY OTHER WED. 6 PM

AND EVERY TWO WEEKS (ALTERNATE WEEK TO COMMUNITY PICNIC/SOFTBALL)

AT MCWD BUILDING

COMMUNITY PICNIC/ SOFTBALL

CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL PARK STAFF

EVERY OTHER TUES. 6 PM

BOTH AT SCHNEIDER BALLFIELD

Download the Sept. 2025 Calendar

View the Mineral Google Calendar

2025 Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Prizes · Sunday, Jul 6 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

View the Latest Photos

View the New Memorials Section

The History of Mineral, California on Mineral California Community Website.pdf

Trees of Mineral California on Mineral California Community Website.pdf

Conservation in Mineral and LVNP on Trees of Mineral on Mineral California Community Website.pdf

Mineral's Sugar Pine Grandpa Tree Visit Led by Jim Richardson 8/3/2025 · Sunday, Aug 3 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

2025 S'mores & Tie Dye · Thursday, Jul 3 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

2025 Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Prizes · Sunday, Jul 6 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

2025 Firewise Community Meeting · Saturday, Jul 5 📸Shared album · Tap to view!

Mineral California has a Firewise Group headed by Jim Richardson. Here find some helpful resources linked.

About Firewise

2024 Firewise Certificate

2023 Firewise Certificate

What is Firewise? Presentation

Firewise Community Toolkit

Bear Safety

Bear Safety Info from MG Program

Beware of Dogs & Bears

Black Bear Facts

What Bears Do Each Month

Fire Safety

Seasonal Wildfire Prep

Home Preparedness

Emergency Supply Kit

About Defensible Space

PG&E PSPS

Tall Ponderosa Coming Down on Beresford

For safety reasons, the tall, dry Ponderosa on Beresford is coming down. Limb by limb the tree is being brought down rather than by falling due to the complex field of electrical and phone wires surrounding the home.

Eric Jablonowski from NorCal Tree Expert was hired to do the job and could be found tying each limb to a rope to bring it down.

Need tree services this year? Call Eric at (530) 416-0425.

MINERAL CARDS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 6 PM

AND EVERY TWO WEEKS (ALTERNATE WEEK TO COMMUNITY PICNIC/SOFTBALL)

AT MCWD BUILDING

THE SPIRIT OF SUMMER CAMP FOR THE MINERAL COMMUNITY

S'MORES, CRAFTS & TIE-DYE

THURSDAY, JULY 3RD, 4 PM

AT VOLCANO CAMP GROUND BEHIND THE POST OFFICE

COMMUNITY MEETINGS - HOA & FIREWISE MEETINGS

MINERAL MEETING - SATURDAY, JULY 5TH 1 PM

COMMUNITY PICNIC/ SOFTBALL

CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL PARK STAFF

TUES., JULY 8 2025 6 PM & EVERY OTHER TUESDAY

BOTH AT SCHNEIDER BALLFIELD

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & PARADE

SUNDAY, JULY 6TH 8 - NOON

AT MILL CREET RESORT

MINERAL LODGE

BREAKFAST CLUB

SUNDAYS 10 AM+

OTHER THAN THE PARADE DAY

GRANDFATHER TREE

TOUR MINERAL'S GRANDPOP SUGAR PINE TREE WITH JIM RICHARDSON

SUNDAY, AUG. 3RD 9 AM

MEET AT MINERAL LODGE TO CARAVAN & RETURN FOR BREAKFAST CLUB

THE LOCALS

GET-TOGETHERS

DINING: Mineral Lodge Restaurant is open daily at 8 AM throughout the summer season
BAR NIGHT: The Mineral Lodge bar opens on Saturday nights between 8:30 and 9 PM
BREAKFAST CLUB: Sunday mornings starting around 10 at the Mineral Lodge Restaurant
COMMUNITY PICNIC AND SOFTBALL: Park staff host at the Schneider Ballfield every other Tuesday around 6 PM (starting June 10th); bring food to share if you can, but there is usually extra!
CARDS: Every other Wednesday at 6 PM in the Mineral County Water District Building (next game: Wednesday, June 18th)

ANNUAL EVENTS

DUMPSTER DAY: On Saturday, three dumpsters full of pine needles, branches, sticks and pine cones went bye-bye. Thanks to everyone who helped reduce fire fuels around town! Green Waste kindly left a 30-yard dumpster that was not filled at the old gas station following the event. We have no idea how long it will remain or how long it will take to finish filling it. Please do not put stumps, plastic bags, or other trash into this dumpster. Even though fuels were reduced, the job is far from over. Clearing yards and public areas can starve vegetation fires or live embers of fuel. If you need help raking, reach out to the Raking Club at Breakfast Club or by emailing mineralcalifornia@gmail.com
MINERAL COMMUNITY FIREWISE MEETING: Saturday, July 5th, at 1 PM at the Schneider Ballfield. Click here for more information.
THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST & PARADE: Sunday, July 6th, from 8 AM - NOON at the Mill Creek Resort
MINERAL COMMUNITY WALK: Saturday, August 30th (Labor Day Weekend). T-Shirt order forms are due by July 7th. Download the T-Shirt Order Form Here. For more information, visit the Walk page.

SERVICES & UTILITIES

GREEN WASTE OF TEHAMA: If you didn't get rid of all your pine needles on Dumpster Day, the company kindly left a 30-yard dumpster that was not filled that day at the old gas station. No stumps, plastic, or other trash, please!
WATER: See recent news here. The MCWD District's next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, July 8th, at 4 PM. Add it to your calendar here.
TELEPHONE: Verizon Wireless wants to buy Frontier's California operations. Will this mean the end of landline phones for Mineral? Click here for more information on several in-person and webcast public hearings scheduled around the state. Also, see the News page for more details about intermittent landline outages of the 595 exchange earlier this year.
PG&E: Power is on, and no PSPS has been announced. PG&E contacts: General info 800-743-5000; North Valley Planned Outages Coord.: 530-634-6476.
ROADS: Potholes are being filled and will soon be sealed. Hwy. 172 will be completely closed between Mineral and Hole-in-the-Ground Road near Mill Creek starting on Monday, June 9th, until sometime in September for safety reasons. Log trucks and heavy equipment will be removing several thousand dead trees burned in the Park Fire.

GOVERNANCE

COUNTY SUPERVISORS: The Tehama County BOS meets on Tuesdays at 9 AM. View the BOS calendar here. Add to your calendar here.
BATTLE CREEK WATERSHED PUBLIC MEETINGS: The Battle Creek Watershed Conservancy hosted two public meetings in Manton and online on May 19th and 20th. The first was a Technical Team meeting largely focused on Chinook Salmon recovery data from the Bureau of Reclamation's Battle Creek Salmon & Steelhead Restoration Project. The second focused on various parts of the US Forest Service's West Lassen Headwaters Project, one of which involves spraying 7 herbicides (including two forms of glyphosate) to prevent recurrence of invasive plants throughout 200,000 acres in Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama Counties following the Dixie and Park Fires. For organizational context and specifics on these projects, click here.

COMMUNITY PICNIC AND SOFTBALL

AT SCHNEIDER BALLFIELD

TUES., JUNE 24, 2025 6 PM & EVERY OTHER TUESDAY

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & PARADE

SUNDAY, JULY 6TH

8 - NOON

CARDS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025

6 PM MCWD BUILDING

New Mineral Signs!

Thanks to Lefty, Mineral has new signs!

In 2024, community members and visitors Lassen welcomed the sign "Mineral Gateway to Mt. Lassen" which also notes elevation of 4918. The sign can be found on the North side of the 36 Highway on the "Snow Hill" just before Lassen Mineral Lodge restaurant.

Now as of 2025, visitors to the Cool Air area, south of the 36, are welcomed by the Cool Air sign, indicating Est. 1928.

Not only does it look great, but we're learning, too!

The Mineral Raking Club

The Mineral Raking Club sometimes organizes clean up projects and throughout the warmer seasons, support neighbors with raking support, when they need it.

A group of people who like to support neighbors consider themselves the Raking Club, feel free to join... you're now a member! There are no meetings, but news does travel among those willing to help, especially at Breakfast Club at Lassen Mineral Lodge on Sunday mornings starting at 10 AM and later.

If you would like support picking up pine cones, sticks and pine needles to make Mineral more resilient to fire embers, visit the Breakfast Club on Sunday mornings or email mineralcalifornia@gmail.com.

Summer Softball & Community Picnics

Hosted by the Park, join with Park staff and Mineral community members at the Schneider Ballfield every other Tuesday starting June 10th. Bring food to share, or just come to socialize or play softball. There's usually extra, anyway. Hope to see you there! Find the dates here.

Dumpster Day 2025

YARD WASTE DISPOSAL

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

8 AM - 1 PM at MINERAL SCHOOL

Green Waste of Tehama County customers can bring their yard waste to the parking lot of Mineral School on Saturday, June 14th, starting at 8 AM. Staff will help customers unload their yard waste. Bags must be emptied. They've noted they may need to make several trips to empty and return throughout the day. Thank you Green Waste of Tehama County for helping residents make Mineral as fire resistant as possible this year!

New Sign in Cool Air!

Firewise Meeting

Click here to read the invitation to the Mineral Community Firewise Meeting on Saturday, July 5th, at 1 PM at the Schneider Ballfield.

Firewise Certificate

Insurance companies sometimes offer a discount if your community has an active Firewise program. The 2024 Firewise Certificate is now available. Thank you to Jim Richardson and all of the community members who work to keep Mineral as prepared as possible!

Mineral Community Walk 2025

Walk to the Summit

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Labor Day Weekend

T-Shirt and Sponsorship Forms Due by Sunday, July 6, 2025

Download the T-Shirt Order Form Here

Send form and payment to 38319 Scenic Ave., Mineral, CA 96063

Checks payable to Sharon Gies or Vikki Bettman

Questions? Call (408) 892-9970

Visit the Walk Page for More Information

Mineral Lodge Store Sells Camp Fire Wood

Stop by the Lassen Mineral Lodge Store and pick up some camp fire wood while it lasts.

In Memory of Our Friends and Neighbors

A new memorial page honors our friends and neighbors who are lost, but not gone.

Gale Gilbert

Ellen Cernusak

Judd Hannah

Barbara Jackson

The Mineral Raking Club

The Mineral Raking Club sometimes organizes clean up projects and throughout the warmer seasons, support neighbors with raking support, when they need it.

Yard Waste Signs for Bags.pdf

Printable Yard Waste Bag Signs

If your volunteers or helpers need signs on your yard waste bag to help guide in transportation, these printable signs are for you. Print, cut and tape to your bags to indicate which bags can be disposed of and which should have the contents disposed of (for those using recyclable bags).

Print Here

May 19, 2025

Potholes Being Filled!

It's great to see the potholes being filled in Mineral.

This is the first step.

They say they'll be back to seal the road where they filled.

Thank you!

May 18, 2025

Trash & Recycling

One trash bin and one recycling bin are in front of the old gas station for paying customers of Green Waste of Tehama County services. Each week this month, the trash has been overflowing, as non-paying customers continue to add trash to both the trash and recycing bin. Residents have been seen picking up trash strewn around using tongs and their own trash bags. Electrical waste remains at the site. It appears that writing on the official signs and unofficial signs have been taped to the bins out of frustration for having no public place for waste collection. No yard waste bins are available.

Topics:

Salmon
Battle Creek Watershed

Download the Printable Flyer

Public Meetings in Manton & Online, May 19th & 20th

Big meetings in Battle Creek and your presence and your voice is critical. We all care deeply about our home and locals need to come out in force to demonstrate our commitment and concern for the watershed. This is too important for our future to sit on the sidelines.

5/19/2025

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Battle Creek Adaptive Management Technical Team Public Meeting Hosted by Battle Creek Watershed Conservancy

Monday’s meeting is focused on the fish. Winter Run Chinook Salmon are above Eagle Canyon. Lots to learn and talk about as Battle Creek is the last refugee for all for runs of Chinook Salmon.

It sounds like the Salmon are reproducing, but the reports are still being compiled. Slides will be added soon.

5/20/2025

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Greater Battle Creek Working Group Public Meeting Hosted by Battle Creek Watershed Conservancy

Tuesday’s meeting is everything Battle Creek including PG&E planned decommissioning. Representatives from agencies and organizations working in Battle Creek are there to give updates and answer questions about anything and everything in Battle Creek.

Attend at Manton Parks, 31245 Manton Road, Manton, CA 96059 or

Online at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88417337698

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To get Mineral community members information as quickly as possible, the www.mineralcalifornia.com website is now functioning as a live newsletter. Visit the News Page. Send news to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com and let's work together to share information.

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Join Us for Breakfast

Starting at 10 am on Sundays, join community members at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant for breakfast and to share ideas and news.

Need help raking? Want to share some news or historical stories? Have questions about Mineral? Stop by the Breakfast Club. Usually someone will know the answer or be able to help. Or, just join for a cup of coffee or to eat and enjoy each other's company.

Let's Write it Down!

The new History Club is forming and will be meeting soon. We will gather historical stories and hopefully video testimony to preserve Mineral's legacies.

Happy Birthday Jim Glenn!

Thank you for all of your years of daily service at the Lassen Mineral Lodge Store!

Call and wish him happy birthday (530) 595-4422.

Let's Rake

When you rake, you're a member! Let's keep Mineral as safe as possible and preserve this beautiful place.

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Each month during the Summer season, we email the Mineral community with the latest news and events. Send information to include to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com.

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Mineral / Mill Creek Firewise USA Community Program

Mineral California has a Firewise Group headed by Jim Richardson. Here find some helpful resources linked.

About Firewise

2024 Firewise Certificate

2023 Firewise Certificate

What is Firewise? Presentation

Firewise Community Toolkit

Bear Safety

Bear Safety Info from MG Program

Beware of Dogs & Bears

Black Bear Facts

What Bears Do Each Month

Fire Safety

Seasonal Wildfire Prep

Home Preparedness

Emergency Supply Kit

About Defensible Space

PG&E PSPS

Firewise Certificate 2024 Cert Mineral&Mill Creek.pdf

Mineral / Mill Creek Firewise Certificates

Insurance companies sometimes offer a discount if your community has an active Firewise program. Download the Mineral / Mill Creek Firewise Certificate to submit, if helpful. Mineral California has a Firewise Group headed by Jim Richardson. Thank you to all of the community members who work to keep Mineral as safe and prepared as possible!

Access recent local Firewise Certificates here:

2024 Firewise Certificate

2023 Firewise Certificate