Sheriff Alerts Community: Scammers Net $50,000 in Bitcoin Con

Scammers are back at it. Swindling 50,000 dollars in a Bitcoin con. Today, Lassen County Sheriff John McGarva emphasized that scammers are becoming highly sophisticated, making their schemes very convincing. The latest tactic involves callers falsely claiming to be a former sergeant with the Lassen... Read More.

Summer Travel Along I-80 Faces Disruption Due to Emergency Repairs

If you have I-80 travel plans, Caltrans is preparing you to brace for delays and lane closures as emergency repair work continues in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties. After an extensive field review of the I-80 corridor last year, the department determined that cracks, potholes,... Read More.

New Burning Regulations Implemented by CAL FIRE

Susanville – Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties. Burn Permits are available online or at the self-service Kiosk located at CAL... Read More.