Main Street Susanville Prepares for Statewide Broadband Initiative

If you’ve noticed the growing number of markings along Main Street, you’re not alone. These are marking the way for Caltrans’ Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative Project. Work will cause delays through summer and into October as crews work along SR36 from the HWY139 junction to US395... Read More.

Expect Smoke in Hamilton Branch as CAL FIRE Resumes Fuel Break Project

Crews will burn the timber understory as part of the ongoing project in cooperation with Sierra Pacific Industries, Pennisula, and Hamilton Branch Fire. The department says that work will continue throughout the month and into June when weather conditions allow safe operations. If you are driving... Read More.

Susanville Police Safely Recover Abducted Child Out of Red Bluff

While many were gearing up for the unofficial kick-off to summer this Memorial Day weekend, first responders were on alert after a statewide Amber Alert was issued for a missing 7-year-old boy. Just after noon on Saturday, the Susanville Police Department received the alert about... Read More.

Summer Shuttle Service Returns to Bizz Johnson Trail

Celebrating National Trails Day on June 1st, Lassen Rural Bus and the Bureau of Land Management are teaming up for another year, shuttling cyclists and hikers to the Bizz Johnson recreational trails. The bus service will run every Saturday through the summer and early fall.... Read More.

Bear Terrorizing Downieville Euthanized After Attempting School Break-In

Sierra County Sheriff's Office Addresses Safety Concerns with Euthanization of Public Safety Bear in Downieville Downieville, California - May 15, 2024 - In response to escalating reports of bear break-ins causing damage and posing significant public safety concerns in the Downieville area of Sierra County,... Read More.