Sheriff Responds to Board Accusations of Employee Departures

Very disappointed in the decision to attack myself and staff are the words Plumas Sheriff Todd Johns used when addressing the Supervisors during the board's May 9th meeting over the claimed facts presented the meeting one week prior. During Department Head's reports, Sheriff Johns read... Read More.

Fire Sparks at Old Mill Site

Smoke filled the skies in Susanville yesterday afternoon when a brush fire sparked on the Old Mill site. Susanville Fire Department has not reported what started the fire but said it was contained to just over one acre. Crews remained on scene throughout the... Read More.

2 Quakes Rock Lake Almanor Within 12 Hr Period

The largest quake to hit northeastern California since 2019 shook up Plumas and Lassen counties yesterday afternoon, with a second slightly smaller quake happening at 3:20 this morning. Around 4:30 yesterday, the quake struck with an epicenter located to the South West of the... Read More.

Symphony Features Sounds of the Lassen Volcanic Park

Through an Artist-in-Residence program at the Lassen Volcanic National Park, an original musical score was created featuring the sounds of the volcanic area. " Lassen Awakes!" is the product of composer and national park enthusiast Marko Bajzer and the North State Symphony. The symphony's Music... Read More.

End of an Era for the Susanville Fire Department

The bell has been rung; Fire Chief Moore with the Susanville Fire Department says he has made one of the most difficult decisions of his career. In a heartfelt announcement to the city council, the chief said he has decided to retire at the end... Read More.

CALFIRE SRA Defensible Space Inspections to Start

Calfire begins defensible space inspections throughout Lassen Plumas and Modoc counties; you may see them throughout your neighborhood. A defensible space must be maintained around structures and homes at all times in state responsibility areas as required by the state forest and fire laws;... Read More.