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Susanville Police Respond to Surge in New Year’s Calls

Thursday, January 4

Susanville’s Police Department responds to nearly 200 calls for service over the New Year's Eve weekend. Interim Police Chief Mike Bollinger says the last hoorah of 2023 had a significant increase in police response as compared to last year as illegal fireworks and even gunshots... Read More.

Quincy Jr. Sr. High Emergency Exercise Reveals Crucial Insights

Wednesday, January 3

Remarks made by Quincy Volunteer Fire Department Chief Frank Carey were eye-opening in response to the recent Quincy Jr. Sr. High School active shooter response exercise. Carey saying Plumas County is "not immune" to these types of situations seen weekly across the country. Plumas Public... Read More.

Chester Fire Drops Ambulance Response

Tuesday, January 2

Chester Fire has ceased all ambulance services, effective yesterday. The change has been the result of years of financial woes. This will also lead to the department, by the Chester Public Utility Board of Directors, decision to transition to a volunteer-run department by February... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Grapple with Solar Array Location for Energy Cost Hedging

Friday, December 29

Plumas Supervisors are conflicted over the location of the proposed solar array project set to hedge against future rising energy costs. A representative for the solar firm Engie sat before the supervisors during their December 19th meeting, identifying seven locations that came under consideration to... Read More.

Susanville Salvation Army Shines Bright this Holiday Season

Thursday, December 28

The numbers are in; The Susanville Salvation Army surpasses its $32,000 goal. Coordinator Caral McDonald shared that the Red Kettle campaign's annual Holiday Season donation collections totaled $34,300. Carla thanks the community for their strong support this holiday season. To top off the success, Cobi,... Read More.

Critical Update for Plumas County Seniors: Medi-Cal Makes Provider Switch

Wednesday, December 27

For seniors in Plumas County, there’s a critical update for Medi-cal participants. 4Medi-Cal has switched providers from Anthem to Partnership. According to Plumas Public Health, Seniors can expect new Medi-Cal cards after the new year. However, the health agency is encouraging Seniors to get ahead... Read More.

The Countdown is on to Track Santa

Friday, December 22

The American and Canadian aerospace and maritime warning defense military organization, NORAD's, joint efforts will officially turn a focus toward tracking Santa in just two more days. More than 1200 uniformed and Department of Defense civilians help track Santa on Christmas Eve with operations officially... Read More.

Gas Odor Panic: Second Consecutive Day of Disruption at Diamond View Middle School

Friday, December 22

Students were disrupted once more at Diamond View Middle School for a second day in a row, the latest over the smell of gas. Just before 9 am yesterday, students and faculty were evacuated from campus as Susanville fire and the public works team arrived... Read More.

Diamond View Middle School Experiences Lockdown Scare Amidst Reports of Possible Firearm

Thursday, December 21

Diamond View Middle School in Susanville was placed on lockdown yesterday morning after authorities learned a student may have brought a firearm to campus. Around 8:30 am, students riding the bus reported to the school administration that another student on board may have had the... Read More.

NorCal EMS and SEMSA Address Lack of Service as “Emergency Situation”

Wednesday, December 20

Lassen County faces a shortage of ambulatory coverage; SEMSA has confirmed, through its oversight of the non-profit NorCal EMS, that they are currently understaffed and experiencing reduced funding. In a report to the board of supervisors, the CEO of Nor Cal EMS, Donna Stone, claimed... Read More.

Featured News

Susanville Police Respond to Surge in New Year’s Calls

Quincy Jr. Sr. High Emergency Exercise Reveals Crucial Insights

Chester Fire Drops Ambulance Response

Plumas Supervisors Grapple with Solar Array Location for Energy Cost Hedging

Susanville Salvation Army Shines Bright this Holiday Season

Critical Update for Plumas County Seniors: Medi-Cal Makes Provider Switch

The Countdown is on to Track Santa

Gas Odor Panic: Second Consecutive Day of Disruption at Diamond View Middle School

Diamond View Middle School Experiences Lockdown Scare Amidst Reports of Possible Firearm

NorCal EMS and SEMSA Address Lack of Service as “Emergency Situation”

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