Lassen County Air Quality Programs Support Clean Air and Community Health

The Lassen County Air Pollution Control District is dedicated to ensuring that Lassen County Residents continue to  enjoy good clean air for years to come.   The District is committed to working cooperatively with local businesses and industry in the implementation of Air Quality Programs.The Air Quality Index... Read More.

Update on Tragic Triple Fatality in Head-On Collision on Highway 395

Lassen County Sheriff Press Release-Fatal Traffic Collision on U.S. Highway 395On January 30, 2025 at approximately 0540 hrs., deputies responded to Highway 395 just south of the Bass Hill landfill for a head-on collision.We learned through witness statements and evidence located on scene, that... Read More.

Support Lassen High’s Tiny Home Project with Building Material Donations

Lassen high school's construction trade classes need you! Actually, we need your leftover building materials.Windows, doors, flooring, insulation, roofing, etc. We're building a tiny home; after years of planning and preparation, including taking apart a whole other building to repurpose its trailer and studs. The... Read More.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on US-395 Sparks Investigation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported a tragic accident that occurred on January 30, 2025, at around 5:40 AM on US-395, north of Waldron Lane. The crash resulted in the deaths of three individuals. According to the CHP, the incident began when a... Read More.

Delivery Delays After USPS Truck Overturns in Alturas

According to the Alturas CHP, A USPS boxed truck transporting mail northbound to Alturas ran off the road and overturned south of Madeline Monday morning resulting in one way traffic on U.S. 395. Fortunately, the truck’s lid remained securely closed, minimizing damage to the... Read More.