Smoke Near Alturas Part of CAL FIREs Planned Burn

CAL FIRE is cautioning that if you see smoke near Alturas, Tuesday October 15th, to not be alarmed—it’s part of a planned burn. The Lassen Modoc Unit will be working with Criner Ranch to burn about 100 acres of agricultural land near Fisher Hill... Read More.

Emergency Forest Treatment Begins in North Fork Project Area

Work is set to begin on 700 acres of forestland near Greenville and Taylorsville as part of an emergency response effort approved by the U.S. Forest Service. The project, part of the larger North Fork Forest Recovery initiative in the Plumas National Forest, was... Read More.

Tragic Crash on Highway 32 Claims Life of Chico Man

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a fatal crash involving a 44-year-old Chico man who died after his vehicle went off Highway 32 near Alder Creek Campground on the evening of October 11th.According to the CHP, the man was driving westbound in his... Read More.

Diploma Gold Program Offers Second Chance for High School Completion

The Lassen County Office of Education (LCOE) and Lassen Unified School District, recently celebrated seven individuals who earned their high school diplomas through the Diploma Gold Program, a unique initiative designed to provide a second chance for those who did not complete their high... Read More.