Quincy Fire Kills 1, Leaves 14 Homeless

A life was lost and 14 others homeless after a structure fire in East Quincy ripped through three buildings on Sunday morning. The fire began in a home and then spread to two adjacent apartment units at the corner of First and Main streets.... Read More.

LCSO To Hold Public Meeting on Use of Military Equipment

A new law regarding “military equipment” has been enacted, requiring the sheriff’s office to make policy changes.Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon shared with the community that On January 1 of last year, the new law, Ab 481, went into effect, mandating a policy to... Read More.

Orbeez Tik-Toc “Challenge” Lands Two in Trouble with SPD

Two teens are in hot water with the law after participating in the dangerous Tic-Toc Orbeez "Challenge." The challenge involves using Orbeez gel blasters to shoot unsuspecting people.The Susanville Police department was alerted to the situation on Main street when several calls came in... Read More.

Convicted for Murder of Husband, Wife Seeks Resentencing

In what broke in Lassen News, convicted and sentenced for the murder of beloved Susanville police officer Robert Mc Elrath, his wife Joanne McElrath has filed a resentencing trial in light of Senate bill 1437 that rewrites the murder law. The move would aim... Read More.

More Shattered Windows at LRB Stop Shelter

Shattered glass was everywhere. Lassen Rural bus takes another hit to the bus shelters the company has built around town for their riders.The final two glass panes at the Alexander and Riverside stop were destroyed sometime between Saturday and Sunday night. David Knaut, the... Read More.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Kicks-off Volcano Week

It's volcano week, and the Lassen Volcanic National Park is celebrating with seven days of learning.The Park is unique as it is one of the few areas in the world where all four types of volcanoes can be found. The Park says over the... Read More.

Wind Advisory for 395

A wind advisory is up for the 395 corridor between Johnstonville and the Nevada Border! High-profile vehicles are NOT recommended! Winds are increasing this afternoon as a weak storm pushes through. Gusts along ridges are expected to top 60 mph, with gusts as high... Read More.