SR-70 Closed Indefinitely Following Feather River Canyon Slides

State Route 70 remains closed from Grandview Station to the Greenville Wye due to two significant slides at post miles 17 and 21 in the Feather River Canyon. The highway is covered with debris, and the hillside's instability complicates cleanup efforts. Officials estimate the... Read More.

Morgan Summit Snowmobile Park Vandalized

The Lassen National Forest has reported vandalism at Morgan Summit Snowmobile Park, where spray-painted graffiti was discovered on the park’s facilities. The damage highlights the challenges of maintaining public lands, as graffiti is notoriously difficult and expensive to remove. Restoration efforts, if feasible, often... Read More.

Modoc County Woman Sentenced for 2023 DUI Crash

Mindy Weidner has been sentenced for her role in a DUI crash that occurred on the night of August 27, 2023, which nearly claimed the lives of several pedestrians. The Modoc County District Attorney’s Office announced her sentence on Wednesday, November 20.Weidner pleaded guilty... Read More.

Attempted Homicide of High Desert Prison Officer Sparks Investigation

Officials at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) are investigating an attack on a peace officer as an attempted homicide, following a violent incident in the facility earlier this week.It happened on the morning of November 20, 2024, when incarcerated individual Deandre Howard allegedly attacked... Read More.

Lassen County Deputies Execute Drug Bust in Westwood

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office carried out a narcotics search warrant on November 15, 2024, at a home on Ash Street in Westwood. This operation followed an investigation sparked by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office after Thomas Morris and Cynthia Johnson, both Westwood residents,... Read More.

Feather River College Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement

Feather River College (FRC) has earned a prestigious accolade from The Campaign for College Opportunity, being named a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement. The recognition highlights the college’s dedication to advancing equity in education, particularly for Latinx students in math courses.The honor underscores... Read More.