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Susanville City Passes Balanced Budget

Friday, September 30

After years of struggling to find the funds to keep the city out of over a million and a half dollar deficit in the budget, the City of Susanville has climbed out of the rut it. During the City Council's September 21st meeting, the... Read More.

LHS Staff to Undergo Training in Race and Ethnicity Discrimination

Thursday, September 29

Lassen Union High School must undergo corrective training following the California Department of Education decision. In February, an incident in the high school parking lot involving airsoft guns resulted in three students of color being disciplined while two white students received lesser penalties. The concern... Read More.

CDCR Releases Key Closure Dates for CCC

Wednesday, September 28

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has released key closure dates for the California Correctional Center. As of September 7th, the temporary restraining order was lifted by a decision of the court initiating planning closure activities. The department... Read More.

“Worst Year” School Crossing Guard has Seen

Tuesday, September 27

Susanville School District crossing guard calls on City Council to set a zero-tolerance rule in school zones. The crossing guard, and Pastor, Darrell MacChamber has been helping children cross Ash at 4th street in Susanville for 17 years and plans to hang up his... Read More.

Council Looks to Make Improvements to Memorial Park Bathrooms and Lights

Monday, September 26

The lighting and the bathrooms at Memorial Park in Susanville may be getting an upgrade. The Susanville City council has approved changing gears with funding from a community block development grant. A near 140,000 dollars will be allocated to the upgrades at the park... Read More.

Portola Under Boil Water Notice

Friday, September 23

Parts of Portola are under a boil water notice this morning. Yesterday a break in the water main occurred at the corner of Gulling and Magnolia. The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, the Plumas County Health Department, and... Read More.

City Approves 30K Budget to Tackle Homelessness

Thursday, September 22

A 30,000 dollar budget has been approved to combat the homeless crisis in Susanville. The City Council approved the finance manager to allocate the funds to approach the growing problem in a multi-pronged process as addressing homelessness is not a one-size-fits-all solution.... Read More.

Susanville Police Search for Suspect in Taco Bell Robbery

Wednesday, September 21

Robbery at Taco Bell leaves Susanville Police in search of a suspect. Around midnight on September 20th, a man walked into the fast food chain on Main street and asked an employee to speak to a manager. When the manager arrived the... Read More.

Susanville Fire Responds to Two Early Morning Fires, One Investigated as Arson

Tuesday, September 20

Susanville fire responds to two early morning incidents Monday, one being investigated for arson. Just before 2 am calls came in of an RV on fire on Alexander Ave. An engine quickly arrived on scene to find light smoke coming from the vehicle. Crews... Read More.

Oven Sparks Fire in Apartment Complex on Limoneira

Monday, September 19

An oven left unattended caught fire threatening an apartment complex in Susanville. On Friday, around 11 pm, the Susanville fire department responded to the apartments on Limoneira drive. Light smoke was seen coming from the second story. All those living in the complex were... Read More.