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Susanville Fire Department Responds to Hotel Fire Linked to Homeless Encampment

Tuesday, August 19

Susanville Fire Department issued the following Press Release. On August 19th at approximately 5:30am, the Susanville Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched multiple units from the Susanville City Fire Department (SFD) and CalFire to a reported commercial structure fire at the Sure Stay-Best Western Hotel at 2785... Read More.

Herlong Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, August 19

ANTHONY MICHAEL AMERO, 35, of Herlong, CA, was found guilty by jury last week of violating two counts of Penal Code section 288.7(a), sexual intercourse or sodomy with a child under 10, and two counts of Penal Code section 288.7(b), sexual penetration or oral... Read More.

Lassen County Office of Education Withdraws from AFSP Walk to Focus on Local Mental Health Initiatives

Tuesday, August 19

The Lassen County Office of Education (LCOE) announced today that it will not be participating in this year’s American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Walk, an event the organization has supported in past years. This difficult decision comes after AFSP increased its request for a... Read More.

Lassen County Celebrates Retirement of Ag Commissioner Craig Hemphill and Cheryl Lauritsen

Tuesday, August 19

Craig Hemphill, Lassen County Ag Commissioner, and Cheryl Lauritsen will be greatly missed following their retirement. Craig managed his department with precision, akin to a Swiss watch, and Cheryl was an invaluable support as his right hand. Both retirees were honored with a Proclamation... Read More.

Plumas County Deputies Seize Methamphetamine and Arrest Two During Compliance Check

Monday, August 18

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, deputies from the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office conducted a compliance check that resulted in the seizure of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia and items commonly associated with the sale of narcotics. At approximately 3:20 p.m.,... Read More.

Plumas County Launches Strategic Plan Survey for Community Input

Monday, August 18

The Plumas County Strategic Plan Survey is the beginning of the strategic planning process, designed to develop a Plumas County organizational mission statement, vision statement, and list of values. During a special meeting held June 30, the Plumas County Board of Supervisors made the... Read More.

PG&E Warns of High Water Flows on North Fork Feather River This Weekend

Monday, August 18

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges the public to take extra safety precautions as water flows will be higher through the weekend of August 23-24 on a stretch of the North Fork Feather River for whitewater recreation. During the higher flows these parts of... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Courage Triathlon Team Award Winners

Sunday, August 17

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office proudly congratulates their Courage Triathlon Jail Team members: Correctional Corporal Brenna Hunrath, Correctional Deputy Ben Cunningham, and Nurse Gabriella Bias. They successfully completed the Courage Triathlon and earned the Law Enforcement Team Award. Join us in celebrating their hard... Read More.

For Immediate Release: Death in Custody at Lassen County Jail

Friday, August 15

On August 14, 2025 at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lassen County Jail for a report of a deceased person. Upon arrival, they contacted paramedics and personnel from the Lassen County Jail in the vehicle sallyport... Read More.

CAL FIRE Conducts Prescribed Burn to Enhance Habitat in Honey Lake Wildlife Area

Friday, August 15

Thursday, CAL FIRE carried out a prescribed burn in the Dakin Unit of the Honey Lake Wildlife Area. The day began with a briefing conducted by Lassen Modoc Unit personnel to review the plan, cover safety information, and allow officials from the Department of... Read More.

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Susanville Fire Department Responds to Hotel Fire Linked to Homeless Encampment

Herlong Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse

Lassen County Office of Education Withdraws from AFSP Walk to Focus on Local Mental Health Initiatives

Lassen County Celebrates Retirement of Ag Commissioner Craig Hemphill and Cheryl Lauritsen

Plumas County Deputies Seize Methamphetamine and Arrest Two During Compliance Check

Plumas County Launches Strategic Plan Survey for Community Input

PG&E Warns of High Water Flows on North Fork Feather River This Weekend

Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Courage Triathlon Team Award Winners

For Immediate Release: Death in Custody at Lassen County Jail

CAL FIRE Conducts Prescribed Burn to Enhance Habitat in Honey Lake Wildlife Area

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