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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Carson City Nevada deemed false

Thursday, December 4

Residents in northern Nevada, lassen county and elsewhere, were left puzzled this morning after receiving an alert from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) about a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that never happened. 5.9 magnitude earthquake alert sent to residents in Northern Nevada The alert, sent at 8:06... Read More.

Honeygirl Lane House Fire

Wednesday, December 3

On December 2nd, Janesville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire on Honeygirl Lane in Janesville. The occupants were able to make it out however the home was a total lost. According to the Janesville Fire Chief, the cause of the fire was determined... Read More.

Eagle Lake Boat Dock Pulled for Winter

Wednesday, December 3

Lassen National Forest announced that the Eagle Lake boat dock will be pulled for the season on December 4th for safety reasons. The Eagle Lake boat launch at Eagle Lake remains open. Campgrounds openings and the latest on recreation opportunities can be found at

ROGER SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY TO 40-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE MURDER OF TERRY ARNDT

Tuesday, December 2

This morning, Roger Neil Schmidt pled guilty to the charge of First-Degree Murder with special allegations, for the 1984 murder of 18-year-old Terry Arndt and the sexual assault of an 18-year-old confidential victim. On December 14, 1984, Terry Arndt was fatally shot and a young... Read More.

Susanville Gas Line Rupture Causes Evacuation Due to Mapping Error

Monday, December 1

At the Susanville City Council’s last meeting, Mayor Mendy Schuster asked City Manager Dan Newton for information regarding the gas line rupture that led to an evacuation of part of Susanville. The area of Susanville evacuated by the natural gas line rupture. Map by the... Read More.

Lassen Steakhouse Begins Rebuilding After Thanksgiving Fire p

Friday, November 28

As many of you know, our beloved historical steakhouse experienced a fire early this morning, just after hosting our best Thanksgiving Dinner yet. The owners stated they were incredibly grateful for the time they shared during the holiday and will be holding onto those... Read More.

Residents Near Quincy Warned After Burn Pile Explosion

Tuesday, November 25

A loud explosion near River Ranch RV Park startled Quincy area residents Saturday evening, Nov. 22. The blast, caused by gasoline vapors igniting during an attempt to light a burn pile, echoed through the mountains and was heard as far as East Quincy. No... Read More.

Plumas County Proposes 1 Percent Sales Tax to Close Budget Deficit

Monday, November 24

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has proposed a 1% countywide sales tax as a way to resolve a persistent gap between county spending and revenues. Wasting no time at their Nov. 18 meeting, the supervisors directed County Counsel Joshua Brechtel to prepare the documents... Read More.

Alturas Police Chief contract Terminated

Sunday, November 23

The Alturas Police Department is undergoing a significant leadership change that took effect November 17, 2025, following the termination of Police Chief Marc Muller’s contract with the City of Alturas. According to minutes from a November 13, 2025 Special Meeting of the Alturas City Council,... Read More.

Susanville Police K9 Program Receives 5000 Grant for Training from National Police Dog Foundation

Friday, November 21

Susanville Police Officers Assocation announcement, “We are honored to announce the K9 Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Police Dog Foundation that will go directly toward covering the cost of required training for our K9 Unit. “We are grateful to have... Read More.

Featured News

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Carson City Nevada deemed false

Honeygirl Lane House Fire

Eagle Lake Boat Dock Pulled for Winter

ROGER SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY TO 40-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE MURDER OF TERRY ARNDT

Susanville Gas Line Rupture Causes Evacuation Due to Mapping Error

Lassen Steakhouse Begins Rebuilding After Thanksgiving Fire p

Residents Near Quincy Warned After Burn Pile Explosion

Plumas County Proposes 1 Percent Sales Tax to Close Budget Deficit

Alturas Police Chief contract Terminated

Susanville Police K9 Program Receives 5000 Grant for Training from National Police Dog Foundation

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