Possible Collision Sparks Fire in Doyle

Update:Lassen Sheriff’s deputies and Susanville CHP were led on a high-speed chase down US 395 that ended in a fiery crash, setting a field on fire in Doyle yesterday afternoon.Around 3:30, sirens blared as the chase ensued. It is understood that two suspects have... Read More.

Fire Destroys “Harlem Club” Early Monday Morning

Just before 3 am, Plumas County Sheriff’s dispatch center began receiving 911 calls reporting the fire on the 300 block of East Main Street. Quincy Volunteer Fire Department and other mutual aid agencies quickly knocked down the flames and prevented the fire's spread to... Read More.

Brave Chevron Owner Thwarts an Armed Robbery, Suspect in Custody

Thursday morning, chaos erupted at the Chevron Gas Station on Main street as a potential armed robbery unfolded. Just after 9am the Susanville Police Department received an urgent call reporting the possible armed robbery in progress. Officers were informed that the suspect was armed... Read More.

Intense Snowpack Melting Raises Concerns for Creek Crossings

In the face of rapidly melting snowpack and increasingly swifter creek flows, the Lassen Volcanic Park urges you to use caution and take necessary precautions while attempting to cross snow bridges over creeks.With the warming temperatures causing snow to melt at an accelerated rate,... Read More.

Local Emergency Responders Hold Training Exercise at Lassen High

There is a heavy presence of law enforcement at Lassen High today. Do not be alarmed. Multiple agencies are coming together to train on multi-agency collaboration in the event of an emergency.Officers with the CHP, Susanville Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, CDFW, and local fire... Read More.

Intense Thunderstorm Rock the Region

Over one hundred lightning strikes rattled the region overnight, bringing torrential rains and power outages. While the storm likely caused some damage, there have been no significant reports as of this morning.As a reminder, when caught in a thunderstorm, the national weather service says... Read More.

Landslides Plague Plumas Roadways

Over a dozen new slides have halted the travel windows through the SR 70 closure. Caltrans says overnight, due to heavy rainfall from passing thunderstorms.Over 14,500 cubic yards of material are currently on the roadway between post mile 18.75 to post mile 30.5.Due to... Read More.