Chester Icon Crumbles Under Snow

Another building collapses under the weight of snow in Plumas county. Over the weekend, The Lassen Modoc unit of CalFire says the Church of Christ in Chester could not withstand the weight of snow on the building's roof and crumbled. Images from the Calfire... Read More.

Historic Courthouse Renovation Budget Falls Short

Increasing material costs to the Lassen County Historic Courthouse renovation is stretching the budget thin, forcing the county to come up with additional funds to complete the project. Richard Egan, County Administrator to the Board of Supervisors, the courthouse is in its final major... Read More.

Sinkhole Near Beckwourth Grows

The sinkhole on SR 70 is getting larger. With continued water-logged roads and a nearby flooded culvert, Caltrans says the sinkhole has grown to an impressive 8 feet wide and 6 feet deep. It takes up the entire westbound lane between A23 and A24,... Read More.

LMUD Rate Payers to See Hike Come April

LMUD customers will see a significant increase in their electricity bills come next month. General manager Pat Holley says natural gas, which generates the majority of the power throughout the state, continues to drive up the purchase power costs for LMUD. Reporting a billing... Read More.

Sinkhole Shuts Down Highway 70 Near Beckwourth

Recent storms have caused heavy damage to SR 70 near Beckwourth. A large sinkhole appeared late yesterday afternoon, nearly taking down a propane truck. The CHP and Caltrans have closed down the stretch of highway from the Beckwourth Calpine road (A23) to county road... Read More.

LMUD Considers Rate Increase, Holds Public Hearing

Tuesday, Lassen Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing to consider raising rates once more. The utility has found itself under-collecting due to increases to power purchase costs. The increase has been the result of natural gas prices soaring. General manager Pat Holley... Read More.

Susanville Police on Lookout for Attempted Murder Suspect

Wednesday, morning just after midnight, officers were called to Pardee Avenue and Hood Street after multiple gunshots were heard. Officers arrived in the area within minutes and began canvassing the area. While searching for suspects, Banner Lassen Medical Center contacted the dispatch center, reporting... Read More.