Chain Controls

Caltrans reminds you packed your snow chains or other traction control devices (like snow socks) because chain control restrictions are in place for much of Northern California as this storm continues to drop heavy snow on our highways. For the latest information on chain... Read More.

LMUD Power Has been Restored

Update: 11:35am LMUD has reported that power has been restored. If you are still without power please contact 530-257-4174Lassen Municipal Utility District, LMUD,  is reports the storm is effecting power in several areas. Crews are responding to outages in Standish, Janesville, Wendel, parts of... Read More.

Timber Industry Remains Economic Pillar in Plumas County

Plumas County's timber industry, a longstanding economic cornerstone since the early 20th century, continues to thrive with major players like Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Collins Pine Company leading the charge. Situated in Chester, Collins Pine Company and SPI's Quincy sawmill are among the... Read More.

Join the Virtual Housing Element Workshop on February 12, 2025

Housing Element Virtual Workshop #3 Date: February 12, 2025 @ 6pm We invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, for the third community workshop on the Housing Element Update. The workshop will be held virtually via Zoom and will focus on meeting the... Read More.

Back-to-Back Earthquakes Rumble Near Canyon Dam

Did you feel it? Pair of Shakers on Tuesday ... USGS reports two nearby small earthquakes on 11 February. The first, a very small Magnitude 2.4 event, showed up in mid afternoon. Then, in the early evening, a larger Magnitude 3.0 'quake, shook the ground... Read More.

Caltrans Addresses Highway 36 Slides Near Fredonyer Summit

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is actively working to mitigate damage from several landslides near Fredonyer Summit on Highway 36, situated west of Susanville. Collaborating with Tullis, Inc., the state agency is focusing on emergency pavement repairs and addressing the slides, which have... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Meeting gave update on HLP

At the January 15 meeting of the  LASSEN FIRE SAFE COUNCIL, INC..  Mark Shaffer gave an update on Honey Lake Power. He stated the plant is running well in spite of a recent issue with the geothermal well. HLP recently received two transportation's grant awards... Read More.