SWAT Team Deployed in Stand-off in Doyle

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.

Quake Rattles East Quincy

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.

Highway 70 Re-Opens After Boulders Block Tunnel

Just as the evening commute began, around 5 pm yesterday, boulders fell from the Elephant Butte Tunnel along Highway 70. The boulders, as wide as cars, blocked both lanes of traffic. Fortunately, there were no reports of vehicles in the tunnel when the rocks... Read More.

Region’s First Winter Weather Advisory Arrives Today

This winter’s first measurable snow is forecasted; the Reno National Weather Service has issued the region's first winter weather advisory. Snow is expected above 6000 feet. Some projections predict snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches west of 395 and up to 4 inches east... Read More.

Loyalton High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

On Wednesday, November 29, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by the Principal of the High School about a potential sexual assault incident on campus. A following investigation revealed disturbing allegations that High School teacher Emma Shaffer was involved in a sexual relationship... Read More.

Susanville Fire Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips

As the Christmas season is officially upon us, we spoke to Susanville Fire’s Captian Jarrett, who shares an important message about fire safety around the holidays: In the past 5 years of my career as a member of the Susanville Fire Department, I have been... Read More.