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Chester Incident: Pursuit Leads to Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Tuesday, December 3

On November 27, 2024, at approximately 2100 hours, a 25-year-old male from Chester, CA, was driving his 2015 Infiniti sedan northbound on 1st Avenue south of Fourth Street. He encountered a pedestrian making arm gestures. A loud verbal argument ensued, and a passenger, whose...

Susanville’s Pool Struggles to Stay Afloat Amid Inflation, Seeks City Council Support

Monday, December 2

The Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority (HLVRA) pool, a cornerstone of recreation in Susanville, is grappling with financial challenges as inflation and rising minimum wages take their toll. These economic pressures have significantly impacted the facility's ability to maintain operations and serve the community,...

SR70 Reopens Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel

Wednesday, November 27

SR70 in the canyon is now fully open after crews completed the clearance of slides that had been blocking the roadway. Travelers are advised to proceed with caution as unsettled weather in the area may still pose potential hazards.The reopening comes just in time...

25-Year Mystery Solved: Missing Doyle Man Found After USA Today Tip

Tuesday, November 26

A 25-year-old missing persons case from Doyle, California, has been solved, reuniting a family with their long-lost loved one.On November 22, 2024, a woman contacted the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office with a possible lead on her brother, who vanished in 1999. She had seen...

SR-70 Closed Indefinitely Following Feather River Canyon Slides

Monday, November 25

State Route 70 remains closed from Grandview Station to the Greenville Wye due to two significant slides at post miles 17 and 21 in the Feather River Canyon. The highway is covered with debris, and the hillside's instability complicates cleanup efforts. Officials estimate the...

Attempted Homicide of High Desert Prison Officer Sparks Investigation

Friday, November 22

Officials at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) are investigating an attack on a peace officer as an attempted homicide, following a violent incident in the facility earlier this week.It happened on the morning of November 20, 2024, when incarcerated individual Deandre Howard allegedly attacked...

Lassen County Deputies Execute Drug Bust in Westwood

Friday, November 22

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office carried out a narcotics search warrant on November 15, 2024, at a home on Ash Street in Westwood. This operation followed an investigation sparked by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office after Thomas Morris and Cynthia Johnson, both Westwood residents,...

Flood Advisory in Effect Until Saturday Noon for Northeast California

Thursday, November 21

The National Weather Service has issued a

Northern California Braces for First Atmospheric River of the Season

Monday, November 18

The first atmospheric river of the season is set to make a splash in Northern California this week, bringing a wave of significant rain and snow to the region. Starting Wednesday, November 20, the National Weather Service (NWS) is calling this system “rather impressive,”...

Winter Weather Advisory: Snow Continues to Fall Across Northeast California

Friday, November 15

Winter is making its presence felt in Northeast California today, as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties. Those in Susanville, Sierraville, Westwood, Loyalton, and Portola are advised to prepare for snowy conditions.Snowfall Details Above 5,500 feet:...