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Modoc County Jury Trial Postponed Due to Low Juror Participation and Civic Duty Reminder

Thursday, May 14

A Modoc County jury trial set for May 5 was postponed after too few residents responded to jury duty summonses. The case had already been delayed from its original date on April 14. Modoc County Superior Court sent out 225 jury summonses. Ninety people asked... Read More.

California Highway Patrol Warns Secure Loose Vehicle Items to Prevent Injury in Crashes

Wednesday, May 13

The California Highway Patrol in Susanville warns drivers to secure all items inside their vehicles. Loose objects can turn into dangerous projectiles in a crash. A 20-pound item can hit with 1,000 pounds of force at just 55 miles per hour. This force can cause... Read More.

Alturas Police Arrest Man for Meth Possession and Drug Paraphernalia at Meadows Apartments

Tuesday, May 12

Approaching midnight on May 10th, 2026, Sergeant Cody Widby of the Alturas Police Department conducted an investigation at the Meadows Apartments resulting in the arrest of Marques Ramon Holman, 50, of Alturas, CА. During the course of his investigation, Sergeant Widby located approximately one pound... Read More.

Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp

Monday, May 11

Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible drowning at Oakland Camp near Spanish Creek. Deputies, emergency medical personnel, and bystanders immediately began life-saving efforts on an adult male pulled from the... Read More.

Plumas County Annual Children’s Fair Free Family Fun and Resources May 16

Monday, May 11

The Plumas County Child Abuse Prevention Council, in collaboration with Plumas County Fire Safe Council and Partnership HealthPlan of California, presents the annual Children’s Fair on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy. Organizers report that this free, fun event is a... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision on State Route 70 Near Vinton

Friday, May 8

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., the CHP dispatch center received reports of a head-on collision on State Route 70 east of State Route 49, in the community of Vinton. A preliminary investigation determined that Danny Shaffer, 69, of Beckwourth, was driving a... Read More.

Susanville SOBRIETY AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT May 8th

Wednesday, May 6

SOBRIETY AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Susanville Area, and Susanville Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver license safety checkpoint on May 8, 2026, somewhere within the... Read More.

Critical Incident Press Release

Wednesday, May 6

Critical Incident Press Release On Wednesday May 6, 2026, at approximately 0025 hours, Susanville Police Department personnel were involved in a critical incident at the 300 block of Richmond Road. During this critical incident an officer-involved shooting occurred. Law enforcement and medical personnel attempted lifesaving... Read More.

Mail Your Ballot Early and Make Your Vote Count in the Upcoming Election

Tuesday, May 5

County elections officials have started mailing ballots to voters. You should expect to receive your ballot in the mail within the next 10 days. When your ballot arrives, take time to fill it out carefully. Sign and date your ballot as required. Then, send it... Read More.

Portola City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy After Longtime Member Resigns

Monday, May 4

The Portola City Council is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Pat Morton, who resigned on April 22. Instead of holding a special election, the council chose to appoint a new member. The council passed Resolution 2646 to honor Morton for her... Read More.

Featured News

Modoc County Jury Trial Postponed Due to Low Juror Participation and Civic Duty Reminder

California Highway Patrol Warns Secure Loose Vehicle Items to Prevent Injury in Crashes

Alturas Police Arrest Man for Meth Possession and Drug Paraphernalia at Meadows Apartments

Fatal Drowning at Oakland Camp

Plumas County Annual Children’s Fair Free Family Fun and Resources May 16

Fatal Head-On Collision on State Route 70 Near Vinton

Susanville SOBRIETY AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT May 8th

Critical Incident Press Release

Mail Your Ballot Early and Make Your Vote Count in the Upcoming Election

Portola City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy After Longtime Member Resigns

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