PG&E Resumes Undergrounding Power Lines in Plumas County

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is resuming work to underground power lines in Plumas County. Due to the amount of time work was paused because of the Park Fire, PG&E needs to accelerate the schedule. Work hours on this project will be Monday through... Read More.

August Snowfall Surprises Lassen Peak Amid Record Lows

In a rare August weather event, Lassen Peak received approximately 6 inches of snow as a storm brought temperatures more typical of mid-November. The National Weather Service recorded an all-time low high temperature of 57 degrees at the Reno Tahoe Airport, underscoring the unusual... Read More.

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.