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Plumas County Supervisor Tom McGowan Will Not Seek Second Term for 3rd District

Wednesday, January 14

Plumas County Supervisor Tom McGowan announced Jan. 13 he will not seek a second term representing the Chester-Lake Almanor area. McGowan used the section of the board of supervisors meeting designated for department head reports to share that his plans do not include another term... Read More.

Plumas County Art Contest Invites Students to Showcase Talent on Election Guide Cover

Tuesday, January 13

The Plumas County Elections Office announces a countywide art contest including participation from local students. The winning artwork will be prominently featured on the cover of the upcoming June 2 primary election voter information guide, providing a unique platform for young artists to showcase... Read More.

Susanville Police Department Reports 2025 Crime Statistics and Arrests

Monday, January 12

Susanville Police Department has released the 2025 Crime statistic. Total incidents were 15,488. Total arrests were 497 with 60 of those being folks driving under the influence.

Lassen Utility Faces Million Dollar Setbacks with Damaged Transformer

Friday, January 9

Most of us probably don’t believe in such superstitious notions, but it’s beginning to look like the Lassen Municipal Utility District’s $6 million dollar phase shifting transformer at the Skedaddle Substation might be a little snake bit. Back in October, LMUD General Manager Nick Dominguez... Read More.

Mimi Hall Named Chair of Plumas County Board of Supervisors for 2026

Thursday, January 8

Supervisor Mimi Hall will serve as chair of the Plumas County Board of Supervisors for the 2026 calendar year. Supervisor Jeff Engel made the motion to elect Hall to the post, with Supervisor Kevin Goss providing the second. That action was quickly followed by Hall’s... Read More.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa Passes Away at Enloe Hospital

Tuesday, January 6

On January 5, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) received a 9-1-1 call from the residence of Congressman Doug LaMalfa regarding a medical emergency. The call was transferred to medical personnel, who immediately responded to the residence. Congressman LaMalfa... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff Urges Action on Harvey Pack Wolf Attacks Threatening Residents and Livestock

Monday, January 5

Lassen County Sheriff wrote the following letter to Secretary Wade Crowfoot California Natural Resources Agency On January 1, 2026, the Lassen County Sheriff's Office received a report of wolf depredations on the Willow Creek Ranch on Horse Lake Road north of Susanville. Personnel from the... Read More.

Lassen County Death in Custody

Friday, January 2

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 11:16 a.m., a deputy located an unresponsive male inside a housing unit cell at the Lassen County Jail. The individual was identified as 41-year-old Justin Poteete. Poteete was housed alone in a single-occupancy cell. Prior to discovery, the... Read More.

Another Earthquake Shakes Susanville

Tuesday, December 30

According to USGS, A moderate earthquake occurred at 9:49:31 PM (PST) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The magnitude 4.9 event occurred 14 km (9 miles) NNW of Susanville, CA. The hypocentral depth is 5 km ( 3 miles). This is the second earthquake in the Willow Creek... Read More.

David Long First Buyer in Welcome Home Greenville Affordable Housing Project

Tuesday, December 30

It truly was a welcome home for David Long as he received his keys from realtor Cassie Barr as the buyer of the first home produced by the Welcome Home Greenville (WHG) project. A resident of Greenville for 62 years, Long lost his home in... Read More.

Featured News

Plumas County Supervisor Tom McGowan Will Not Seek Second Term for 3rd District

Plumas County Art Contest Invites Students to Showcase Talent on Election Guide Cover

Susanville Police Department Reports 2025 Crime Statistics and Arrests

Lassen Utility Faces Million Dollar Setbacks with Damaged Transformer

Mimi Hall Named Chair of Plumas County Board of Supervisors for 2026

Congressman Doug LaMalfa Passes Away at Enloe Hospital

Lassen County Sheriff Urges Action on Harvey Pack Wolf Attacks Threatening Residents and Livestock

Lassen County Death in Custody

Another Earthquake Shakes Susanville

David Long First Buyer in Welcome Home Greenville Affordable Housing Project

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