Lassen County Honors Young Heroes with Inaugural Youth Hometown Hero Award

In a heartfelt assembly at Shaffer School, the Lassen County community came together to honor two extraordinary young girls, Savanna and Ashlee Zimmerman, with the inaugural Lassen County Youth Hometown Hero Award. This new award recognizes courageous individuals who exemplify kindness and selflessness through... Read More.

The Lassen National Forest Issues Final Update on the Park Fire

Now fully contained and controlled. the Forest Service will continue monitoring the area in the coming months. Officials say ongoing efforts will include patrolling, protecting resources, and mitigating hazards such as dangerous trees.Over recent months, the Lassen National Forest completed various repair activities, including... Read More.

A $50,000 Grant is set to Boost Traffic Safety in Susanville

The Susanville Police Department was awarded the grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to enhance its traffic enforcement and education efforts. This funding will support the department’s initiatives through September 2025, focusing on reducing serious injuries and fatalities.Public Safety Chief Bollinger... Read More.

LMUD General Manager Robby Hamlin to Step Down in December

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) announced that General Manager Robby Hamlin will step down from his role, effective December 4, 2024. The announcement follows Hamlin's decision, shared with the LMUD Board of Directors during a closed-session meeting on October 1.According to Lassen MUD, Hamlin,... Read More.

PG&E Issues Warning for Potential Power Shutoffs Due to High Winds

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in Plumas and Sierra Counties starting Thursday, as dry, northerly winds are expected to increase wildfire risk. PG&E’s meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation, and the company’s Emergency... Read More.

Early Cold Snap Sweeps Through Region

Northeastern California and Western Nevada are bracing for the first freeze warning of the season, as temperatures are expected to drop dramatically Thursday night into early Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, a series of cold fronts will sweep... Read More.

CDFW Reports New Wolf Depredations in Northern California

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released new data on gray wolf depredations in the state, covering July, August, and September of 2024. A total of twelve new depredation determinations were posted to the CDFW Gray Wolf webpage, with the incidents... Read More.