Train Derails Near Blairsden- Spills Coal into Feather River

A Union Pacific train derailed in the Feather River Canyon early Sunday. The cause remains under investigation. A total of 14 railcars transporting coal spilled into the Middle Fork of the Feather River as a result of the derailment. How much coal was spilled remains... Read More.

SR70 Re-Opens After Two-Week-Long Closure

Highway 70 through the canyon has re-opened as of last evening, February 8th, around 5 pm to one-way traffic control. Caltrans says you can expect some delays as the scaling work continues, yet the rockslide has been removed, and the mountainside has been cleared as... Read More.

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.