Former CHP Officer Arrested in Quincy on Fraud Charges

Jordan Lester was arrested in Quincy on Tuesday facing multiple charges, including workers’ compensation insurance fraud and theft. The arrest follows an extensive, multi-year investigation by the CHP’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations Unit, based in Sacramento.Lester's arrest was made without incident, and he was... Read More.

Susanville City Council to Vote on Water Rate Increase

At tonight's Susanville City Council meeting, council members will consider approving a resolution to increase water rates beginning October 1, 2024, with additional increases each year for the following four years. The proposed resolution, No. 24-6349, is designed to address the financial sustainability of... Read More.

Restoration Efforts Underway Following the Park Fire

Emergency crews from Caltrans District 2, along with the J.F. Shea Company, Inc., are working diligently to restore sections of State Routes 32, 36, and 172 after the devastation of the Park Fire. Closing in on burning for a full month, the fire holds... Read More.

Swift Response Halts Blue Fire Near Standish

A vegetation fire, named the Blue Fire, broke out near Highway 395 and Old Lambert Lane in Standish yesterday afternoon, quickly growing to approximately five acres and threatening multiple structures.The fire was first reported at 1:43 PM when smoke was spotted on the Antelope... Read More.