Firewise Presentation at Portola Library

Join the Firewise Movement – October 24th at 6 PM!Take a stand against wildfire threats by attending the Firewise Presentation at the Portola Library. Learn how you can become a leader in your community's wildfire preparedness efforts and work alongside your neighbors to protect... Read More.

Lassen County Jury Reaches Verdict 

Angelo Atencio II, who sparked a multi-state manhunt after escaping from Lassen County Jail, was convicted by a Lassen County jury on October 18, 2024, of multiple felony charges, including kidnapping for robbery, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, false imprisonment by violence, grand theft of... Read More.

Lassen Board of Supervisors to Hold Final October Meeting on Tuesday

One of the key items on this week’s agenda is the Auditor’s Office closing out the 2023/2024 fiscal year, with budget adjustments needed due to overspending or increased revenue. The total fiscal impact of these changes is $324,315.The proposed adjustments affect several county departments,... Read More.

Plumas County to Benefit from $3.8 Billion Transportation Investment

California is investing $3.8 billion to upgrade transportation infrastructure across the state, with projects in Plumas County receiving a share of the funding. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the funds to improve roads, bridges, rail lines, and walking and bike paths.Most of the... Read More.

First Snow of the Season Hits Sierra After Cold Snap

The Sierra Nevada experienced its first snowfall of the season Thursday following this week's cold snap. According to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, snow began to fall Thursday morning. Yet accumulation had to reach at least 0.5 centimeters by 5 p.m. for... Read More.

Captured: The End of Caleb Duerrs Elusive Escape

Following a manhunt that lasted nearly a month, escaped inmate Caleb Duerr is in custody.Duerr has been on the run since September 27th when he was able to escape the Quincy jail recreational yard during a morning rec time by what the Sheriff's Office... Read More.