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ROGER SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY TO 40-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE MURDER OF TERRY ARNDT

Tuesday, December 2

This morning, Roger Neil Schmidt pled guilty to the charge of First-Degree Murder with special allegations, for the 1984 murder of 18-year-old Terry Arndt and the sexual assault of an 18-year-old confidential victim. On December 14, 1984, Terry Arndt was fatally shot and a young... Read More.

Susanville Gas Line Rupture Causes Evacuation Due to Mapping Error

Monday, December 1

At the Susanville City Council’s last meeting, Mayor Mendy Schuster asked City Manager Dan Newton for information regarding the gas line rupture that led to an evacuation of part of Susanville. The area of Susanville evacuated by the natural gas line rupture. Map by the... Read More.

Lassen Steakhouse Begins Rebuilding After Thanksgiving Fire p

Friday, November 28

As many of you know, our beloved historical steakhouse experienced a fire early this morning, just after hosting our best Thanksgiving Dinner yet. The owners stated they were incredibly grateful for the time they shared during the holiday and will be holding onto those... Read More.

Residents Near Quincy Warned After Burn Pile Explosion

Tuesday, November 25

A loud explosion near River Ranch RV Park startled Quincy area residents Saturday evening, Nov. 22. The blast, caused by gasoline vapors igniting during an attempt to light a burn pile, echoed through the mountains and was heard as far as East Quincy. No... Read More.

Plumas County Proposes 1 Percent Sales Tax to Close Budget Deficit

Monday, November 24

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has proposed a 1% countywide sales tax as a way to resolve a persistent gap between county spending and revenues. Wasting no time at their Nov. 18 meeting, the supervisors directed County Counsel Joshua Brechtel to prepare the documents... Read More.

Alturas Police Chief contract Terminated

Sunday, November 23

The Alturas Police Department is undergoing a significant leadership change that took effect November 17, 2025, following the termination of Police Chief Marc Muller’s contract with the City of Alturas. According to minutes from a November 13, 2025 Special Meeting of the Alturas City Council,... Read More.

Susanville Police K9 Program Receives 5000 Grant for Training from National Police Dog Foundation

Friday, November 21

Susanville Police Officers Assocation announcement, “We are honored to announce the K9 Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Police Dog Foundation that will go directly toward covering the cost of required training for our K9 Unit. “We are grateful to have... Read More.

Sierra Institutes Mosaic Timber Launches California First Cross Laminated Timber Facility

Thursday, November 20

Sierra Institute’s Mosaic Timber LLC, took a BIG step as 12 trucks arrived in Crescent Mills, CA with a specialized XE press, planer, and other Cross Laminated Timber manufacturing equipment. With this equipment, Mosaic Timber LLC will be California’s first Cross Laminated Timber facility. Within... Read More.

Planned Pile Burning in Plumas National Forest May Cause Temporary Smoke and Traffic Impacts

Wednesday, November 19

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning operations at four locations tomorrow totaling approximately 53 acres, conditions permitting. Three of the locations are along or near La Porte Road. Approximately 35 acres of large machine piles are... Read More.

Plumas County Search and Rescue Locates Stranded Motorist with Medical Issues on Remote Road

Tuesday, November 18

Monday, November 17th, Plumas County Search and Rescue (PCSAR) was notified by the Sheriff’s Office of a second-hand report involving an individual experiencing vehicle trouble on a remote road north of Cromberg. The reporting party indicated the subject had multiple medical issues and was... Read More.

Featured News

ROGER SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY TO 40-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE MURDER OF TERRY ARNDT

Susanville Gas Line Rupture Causes Evacuation Due to Mapping Error

Lassen Steakhouse Begins Rebuilding After Thanksgiving Fire p

Residents Near Quincy Warned After Burn Pile Explosion

Plumas County Proposes 1 Percent Sales Tax to Close Budget Deficit

Alturas Police Chief contract Terminated

Susanville Police K9 Program Receives 5000 Grant for Training from National Police Dog Foundation

Sierra Institutes Mosaic Timber Launches California First Cross Laminated Timber Facility

Planned Pile Burning in Plumas National Forest May Cause Temporary Smoke and Traffic Impacts

Plumas County Search and Rescue Locates Stranded Motorist with Medical Issues on Remote Road

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