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Gas Odor Panic: Second Consecutive Day of Disruption at Diamond View Middle School

Friday, December 22

Students were disrupted once more at Diamond View Middle School for a second day in a row, the latest over the smell of gas. Just before 9 am yesterday, students and faculty were evacuated from campus as Susanville fire and the public works team arrived... Read More.

Diamond View Middle School Experiences Lockdown Scare Amidst Reports of Possible Firearm

Thursday, December 21

Diamond View Middle School in Susanville was placed on lockdown yesterday morning after authorities learned a student may have brought a firearm to campus. Around 8:30 am, students riding the bus reported to the school administration that another student on board may have had the... Read More.

NorCal EMS and SEMSA Address Lack of Service as “Emergency Situation”

Wednesday, December 20

Lassen County faces a shortage of ambulatory coverage; SEMSA has confirmed, through its oversight of the non-profit NorCal EMS, that they are currently understaffed and experiencing reduced funding. In a report to the board of supervisors, the CEO of Nor Cal EMS, Donna Stone, claimed... Read More.

Swift Fire Response Prevents Family Home from Being Engulfed by Flames

Monday, December 18

A home nearly went up in flames after a flue pipe malfunctioned. Janesville Fire responded to a home on Honey Girl Lane Sunday around 4 pm to find flames and smoke billowing from the chimney. Multiple agencies were called in to assist in knocking down the... Read More.

Draft of City’s Public Safety Chief Position Up for Council Approval

Monday, December 18

Susanville has seen the retirement of both its Fire and Police chiefs within three months of each other, prompting City Administrator Dan Newton to present to the council the option to create a new head of public safety. Newton stressed this is not a... Read More.

Interim Police Chief Dispels Rumors of Threats at Lassen High School, Ensures Enhanced Security Measures

Friday, December 15

Susanville’s Interim Police Chief, Bollinger, addressed and dispelled rumors regarding a former Lassen High School student's alleged threats to the school. In an open statement released yesterday, Chief Bollinger declared that the supposed threat, slated to occur during today's assembly at the high school, has... Read More.

Susanville Recent Audit Reveals Timeliness and Accuracy Issues Amidst Efforts to Overcome Setbacks

Thursday, December 14

The city of Susanville has a weakness: a recent audit of the city’s financials revealed they lack timeliness and Accuracy of accounting records. Though Finance Manager Chandra Jabbs says it is because they are a year behind due to impacts from the Dixie Fire,... Read More.

SWAT Team Deployed in Stand-off in Doyle

Wednesday, December 13

A Doyle man has been arrested after an hours-long stand-off with Lassen’s SWAT team. The sheriff’s office says around 11 am Sunday, multiple calls to 9-1-1 were received about David Garfield Jr., who was armed with a baseball bat, destroying his parent's property. While en route,... Read More.

Lassen Supervisor Races Declared with an Extended Deadline; Gallagher Opts Out, and Contests Emerge in Other Districts

Monday, December 11

Candidates' declarations are official, yet those vying for the Lassen County District 1 Supervisor seat will have an extended deadline. Supervisor Chris Gallagher of District 1 has chosen not to run for another term. Out of the three who have thrown their names in the ring,... Read More.

Quake Rattles East Quincy

Monday, December 11

An early morning quake struck around 6:15 this morning to the East of Quincy at a magnitude of 3.4, a depth of 1.4km. No reports of damage or injuries.

Featured News

Gas Odor Panic: Second Consecutive Day of Disruption at Diamond View Middle School

Diamond View Middle School Experiences Lockdown Scare Amidst Reports of Possible Firearm

NorCal EMS and SEMSA Address Lack of Service as “Emergency Situation”

Swift Fire Response Prevents Family Home from Being Engulfed by Flames

Draft of City’s Public Safety Chief Position Up for Council Approval

Interim Police Chief Dispels Rumors of Threats at Lassen High School, Ensures Enhanced Security Measures

Susanville Recent Audit Reveals Timeliness and Accuracy Issues Amidst Efforts to Overcome Setbacks

SWAT Team Deployed in Stand-off in Doyle

Lassen Supervisor Races Declared with an Extended Deadline; Gallagher Opts Out, and Contests Emerge in Other Districts

Quake Rattles East Quincy

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