Sheriff’s Office Shares Updated Pictures of Escapee

Over the weekend, the Lassen County Sheriff’s office released updated pictures of the inmate who escaped the jail Thursday evening. After being able to cut fencing covering a 25-foot concrete wall in an exercise yard, with the help of other inmates, Angelo Atencio slipped... Read More.

Escaped Inmate Had Help From Girlfriend

Deputies and Detectives from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office determined that Angelo Atencio was assisted in his escape from the Lassen County Jail by Ashly Ward, 33, of Susanville, Ca.   Ward is Atencio’s girlfriend, who was not in custody at the time of his escape.... Read More.

Inmate Escapes LCSO Detention Yard

LCSO: The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office announced that Deputies are currently searching for an inmate who escaped from the Lassen County Jail. On Friday, December 2, 2022, correctional deputies discovered Angelo Atencio II, 35, had escaped from the facility. The circumstances of his escape... Read More.

Another Winter Storm in Line for the Weekend

A new winter storm warning is in effect late this evening into early Monday morning, potentially bringing several more inches of snow to the region. Plan on periods of heavy snow with significant travel impacts, as sub-freezing temperatures create slick roadways and snow accumulations,... Read More.

LMUD Sets Date for Rate Workshop

The Lassen Municipal Utility District board has set a rate workshop as promised following November's rate increase. At the boards, last meeting General Manager Pat Holley said future rate hikes are very likely as the cost of power continues to rise due to the... Read More.

Non-Emergency Lines Down for LCSO and SPD

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office and Susanville Police Department's phone systems will be down. At the same time, the dispatch center undergoes service work, and there is a new temporary non-emergency line to call. This morning for a brief 2-hour window that started from... Read More.

LMUD Skedaddle Project Completion Deadline Extended Into 2025

Lassen Municipal Utility District’s project to end its dependence on PGE for power, the Skedaddle project, has been hit hard by manufacturing delays. During the board’s November meeting, General Manager Pat Holley shared the newly projected timeline has been pushed out to the end... Read More.

LMUD Approves Rate Increase, But May Not be the Final One

Lassen Municipal Utility District is raising what they are charging you for your electrical use, but it may not be the final one. The board approved a half-cent increase during last evening’s meeting, as allowed per contract without a public hearing, as the district says... Read More.