End of an Era for the Susanville Fire Department

The bell has been rung; Fire Chief Moore with the Susanville Fire Department says he has made one of the most difficult decisions of his career.In a heartfelt announcement to the city council, the chief said he has decided to retire at the end... Read More.

CALFIRE SRA Defensible Space Inspections to Start

Calfire begins defensible space inspections throughout Lassen Plumas and Modoc counties; you may see them throughout your neighborhood. A defensible space must be maintained around structures and homes at all times in state responsibility areas as required by the state forest and fire laws;... Read More.

Half of Lassen Humane Society Board Resigns

There’s been a shake-up in the Lassen Humane Society as half the board resigns in an overnight move. The mass exodus includes the former President, treasurer, and three newly elected members.The current President of the Lassen Humane Society, Ken Bunch, said none of the... Read More.

Playground to Receive Much Anticipated Repairs

After months of being boarded up to prevent children from falling through openings where there once were slides and a climbing wall, Memorial Park’s playground will undergo much need repairs this week.Public works Parks division crews will begin repairs today through Thursday. You can... Read More.

Two Rescued from Swift Waters of Feather River

The warm temperatures tempted two people in Quincy to test the Feather River yesterday, and wound up having to be rescued from the swift waters.Plumas Search and Rescue called for the assistance of the Quincy CHP office, which found two individuals who made the... Read More.

SPI Logging Truck Crashes into Feather River

Speeding Sierra Pacific Industries logging truck crashes into the Feather River.Around 830 yesterday morning, 44-year-old Andrew Abramenko of Redding was driving the SPI Peterbilt log truck down Main Street in Chester east of Willow Way. Abramenko was moving at nearly 50 mph through a... Read More.

Susan River Fuels Reduction Project Burns Begin

Crews from Susanville Fire Department and CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit began burning piles of vegetation—???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ????????????????.Reminder- The Parkway is closed to the public through Friday, April 28, 2023.

Inclusive Books Cause Uproar at Lassen Library

The Library Board met on Thursday evening for public comment to discuss LGBTQ and parent concerns. The issue started when the library placed a small paper flag on the wall in the children's story room representing the LGBTQ community. One librarian explained the flag... Read More.