Public Health Departments Issue Air Quality Health Advisories

The Public Health Departments of Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra counties have issued an air quality health advisory due to smoke from out-of-the-area fires. Lassen County's advisory is in place for sensitive groups through Friday. In Plumas and Sierra, the advisory is ongoing as the... Read More.

City Addresses Homeless Problem with Short and Long Term Solutions

Homelessness is an increasing concern in the only incorporated City in Lassen county, with those living on the street residing on riverfront property. Crime along the river has begun to impact businesses, and within months, Susanville fire has responded to multiple encampment fires. The... Read More.

Apartment Fire & Two Vegetation Fires Spark Over the Weekend

An apartment and two vegetation fires kept emergency personnel busy over the weekend and caused one brief power outage on Sunday. A late-night fire started in Apartment 10 of Meadowbrook Apartments on N. Roop street in Susanville on Saturday, injuring three. One person escaped the... Read More.

Fire Dept and CALFIRE Stop Transient Fire Near Little League Fields

Another fire along the Susan River caused by transients. Early Saturday, September 10th the Susanville Fire Department responded to reports of fire near the Pat Murphy Little League field. Firefighters found the fire located behind 1625 Riverside Drive next to the river. A quick... Read More.

Judge Lifts TRO to Close CCC

After a year-long battle to fight the State in closing the California Correctional Center, Judge Moody has ruled to lift the injunction and allow CDCR to resume the closure of the prison. It can be inferred by the judge's words that he made this decision... Read More.

Briefs in Ongoing Battle for CCC Due Back to the Court Today

Today by 9 am, briefs in the ongoing litigation between the City of Susanville and The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the announced closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC, are due back to the Judge. During the August 26th proceedings, Judge Moody found... Read More.