Lassen Judge Says “Rumors” of Small Town Fuel Allegations

Lassen County Judge Tony Mallery calls on Susanville’s “rumor mill” for accusations of ethical and judicial misconduct in the courthouse. Following formal proceedings issued by the Judicial Review commission last month, a nearly 200-page response to the over 30 allegations he faces was submitted on... Read More.

BLM Plans RX Burns North of Eagle Lake

Heads up for smoke in the area, the BLM is planning prescribed fires north of Eagle Lake. The Fire and fuels management crews from the Bureau of Land Management begin prescribed fire projects to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitats starting as soon as... Read More.

Susanville Council Discusses Partnership with County on Homelessness

The Susanville city council will address permanent local housing this coming Wednesday. With homelessness set as the council’s top priority, one long-term solution presented during last month’s council was how and where housing could be established within the city to accommodate those without shelter... Read More.

Susanville City Passes Balanced Budget

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

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

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 will issue a Seniority Score Verification... Read More.

“Worst Year” School Crossing Guard has Seen

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.

Portola Under Boil Water Notice

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 the City... Read More.

City Approves 30K Budget to Tackle Homelessness

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. The city... Read More.