Community Services District (CSD): A geographic subarea of a county used for planning and delivery of parks, recreation, and other human services based on an assessment of the service needs of the population in that subarea. A CSD is a taxation district with independent administration.

The California Pines Community Services District (CSD) is located west of Alturas in Modoc County. The California Pines CSD was formed in 1969 to serve the needs of the California Pines Subdivision. The subdivided area included 10,700+ acres but the District included 24,700+ acres. Additional land was annexed to the District in 1970 and 1975 so that the District now includes approximately 80 square miles. The District serves a population of approximately 400 people. Contact information for the District is as follows:

California Pines CSD HC4 Box 43002 Alturas, CA 96101

530-233-2766 (Office)

530-233-2704 (Fax)

,Email: calpinescsd@frontiernet.net