City Welcomes Economic Development Director

During the first February meeting of the Susanville City Council yesterday evening, Mayor Quincy McCourt warmly welcomed Tamara Spade, who will be the city and Susanville Indian Rancheria’s Economic Development Director.Coming from the Central Valley, Ms. Spade officially joined the city in late January... Read More.

Decision Delayed: Appointment of New Lassen County Sheriff on Hold

After hour-long interviews with the three candidates vying for the role, Jail Commander John McGarva, Detective Sgt. Dustin Russell, and Lt. Dave Woginrich will have to lie in wait on the board's decision as Supervisor Chris Gallagher was unexpectedly unable to attend the closed... Read More.

Lassen to Have a New Sheriff: Board Set to Make Appointment Today

The appointment will be made in a special meeting of the board of supervisors this morning.The announcement of Sheriff Dean Growdon’s retirement in December prompted the board to begin discussions on who will fill the remaining five years of Growdon’s term. It was determined... Read More.

Highway 70 Faces Third Closure This Week due to Landslides

Another slide shut down Highway 70 early this morning. Caltrans announced a slide shut down the roadway around 4 am. This is the 3rd time the highway has closed within the week due to the crumbling hillside.Another impactful winter storm is expected to hit the... Read More.

PG&E Resumes Undergrounding Efforts on Highway 70

PG&E has picked up undergrounding work along Highway 70 between Storrie and Rich Bar again. The project, handled by PG&E's contractor MGE, aims to bury around 16 miles of power lines, starting about 3 miles east of the Butte-Plumas County Line and going towards... Read More.