NWS Increases Susan River Flood Potential

The arriving heavy rain storm for Friday has intensified, and The National Weather Service has updated its forecast to predict an increase in river levels. The hydrologic prediction center expects the Susan River to reach 13 feet in the coming days. Moderate flooding is... Read More.

Chester Man Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle Driven by Wife

Around noon on December 28th, the Susanville CHP responded to a report of a vehicle versus a pedestrian. Upon arrival at a location on Myrtle street in Chester, officers found 75-year-old David Oliver had suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a Ram pickup... Read More.

Fatal Collision Near Bogard Rest Area- CHP Seeking Witnesses

Two vehicles collided head-on resulting in the death of a Utah woman as temperatures dropped and rain turned to snow on the roadways outside of Susanville the evening of December 27th.The Susanville CHP says just after 5 pm, a Napa woman, 66-year-old Debbie Guaspari-Larosa,... Read More.

Utility Pole Fire Knocks Out Power in Susanville

A utility pole fire knocked out power to Paiute lane and surrounding areas in Susanville just after 6 pm last evening. LMUD and emergency crews responded to the fire, caused by undetermined reasons at this time, that damaged the pole and transformer.Power was restored... Read More.

Caltrans Warns Flooding and Debris May Impact Travel

Caltrans warns you to be alert while driving through burn scar areas as a series of storms bring heavy rainfall to the region. The district says to be prepared for “possible areas of flooding and debris on the roadways.”Highway 70 through the Feather River... Read More.

Start Tracking Santa Christmas Eve

Santa has been cleared to fly over Nevada to ensure his trip across the state line, and you will be able to start tracking his flight by Christmas eve. Nevada's state veterinarian has officially given Santa and his reindeer the green light to enter... Read More.

Susanville City Council Approves Pump Track Purchase

Memorial Park's skate park will get a new addition as the city council approves purchasing a pump track.Shine, the youth-inspired outreach program, has been vying for the new attraction over the last few years, including raising funds for the project. City administrator Dan Newton... Read More.

Lassen County Changes Emergency Alert Systems

Lassen County has changed emergency alert systems. This is critical for receiving alerts for many emergencies, including evacuation notices for wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and shelter-in-place situations. The County will send these alerts through GEM/ Zonehaven and leave Code RED.In a release from the Sheriff’s... Read More.