Lassen Coyote Fire Contained , Structures lost

**Incident Update- Coyote Fire @ 5:15pm Forward progress on the The Coyote Fire has been stopped at approximately 21 acres. The fire has destroyed 2 residences and several out buildings. At this time there are no injuries reported. Fire fighters will continue to mop up and... Read More.

CAL FIRE Temporarily Suspends Burn Permits

CAL FIRE Temporarily Suspends Burn Permits in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Lassen, Modoc & Plumas Counties – The CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit Chief will be temporarily suspending all burn permits beginning Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. This suspension will remain in effect until... Read More.

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED – Portola Suspect in Custody

On May 21, 2025, at approximately 9:00 P.M., the Susanville California Highway Patrol (CHP) Communications Center received an emergency call reporting a possible stolen vehicle in the City of Portola. The vehicle was described as a red 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck, and the suspect... Read More.

Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns Announced his Retirement

Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns announced his retirement during a Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, expressing deep emotion as he reflected on his 34 years of service. His effective retirement date is set for July 28. Johns started his career with the... Read More.