Winter Returns

A series of storms that will impact California over the next week. After mild and mostly sunny conditions today and Tuesday, the first system arrives overnight Tuesday with rain likely across the foothills by sunrise Wednesday. This system has a good amount of moisture,... Read More.

Truancy Prevention

Truancy Prevention Program is designed to address chronic absenteeism and ensure students receive the education they need to succeed. The Program follows a structured process, starting with attendance monitoring and progressing through notices, conferences, and legal intervention if necessary. Lassen County Probation Department will... Read More.

Pile Burning on Plumas National Forest this Week

Firefighters on the Plumas National ForestBeckwourth and Mount Hough Ranger Districtsplan to start pile burning operations tomorrow at three locations, conditions permitting.On the Beckwourth Ranger District, firefighters plan to treat approximately 388 acres of hand piles in the Mohawk Vista project near Blairsden. Ignitions... Read More.

Diamond Mountain Speedway Future is Uncertain

A number of folks supporting the Diamond Mountain Speedway are due to attend the next Fair Board Advisory meeting. That meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Lassen County Fair Office. A number of racers are expected to attend... Read More.

Kick the Chewing Habit This March for a Healthier Future

March is Lose the Chew Month – Quit the Habit Today! Did you know that chewing tobacco can lead to mouth sores, gingivitis, decay, foul breath, and even permanent tooth discoloration or loss?  Not to mention, smokeless tobacco contains at least 28 cancer-causing chemicals.It’s never... Read More.