Susanville Requests 25 Percent Outdoor Water Use Reduction

SUSANVILLE, Calif., (May 16, 2026) - We regret to inform you that an equipment failure has occurred with the City's largest well, which serves as the primary source of irrigation water for summer usage. As a result, we are currently relying on our backup... Read More.

Flock Safety Cameras and Community Safety in Lassen County

Lassen County Sheriff issued the following press release; We are aware of the concerns some members of our community have raised regarding the implementation of Flock Safety cameras in Lassen County. The Lassen County Sheriff's Office currently operates 13 Flock cameras placed throughout the county. These... Read More.

Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp

Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible drowning at Oakland Camp near Spanish Creek. Deputies, emergency medical personnel, and bystanders immediately began life-saving efforts on an adult male pulled from the... Read More.

Plumas County Annual Children’s Fair Free Family Fun and Resources May 16

The Plumas County Child Abuse Prevention Council, in collaboration with Plumas County Fire Safe Council and Partnership HealthPlan of California, presents the annual Children’s Fair on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy. Organizers report that this free, fun event is a... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision on State Route 70 Near Vinton

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., the CHP dispatch center received reports of a head-on collision on State Route 70 east of State Route 49, in the community of Vinton. A preliminary investigation determined that Danny Shaffer, 69, of Beckwourth, was driving a... Read More.

Susanville SOBRIETY AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT May 8th

SOBRIETY AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Susanville Area, and Susanville Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver license safety checkpoint on May 8, 2026, somewhere within the... Read More.