Bizz Johnson Trail Rockslide Removal Begins August 13

– The Bureau of Land Management will begin removing a rockslide that has closed part of the Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail since January. Work starts Aug. 13 in partnership with the Lassen National Forest and the Lassen Land and Trails Trust, a nonprofit that... Read More.

Celebrating a Decade of Impact in Northeast California Agriculture

Tom Getts and Laura Snell are celebrating ten years of serving Northeast Californians with the University of California Cooperative Extension in 2025. Their combined service has made lasting impacts on agricultural producers, agency representatives and the general public as they complete research and outreach... Read More.

Traffic Delays and Roadwork Updates for Highways 36 and 395

EB/WB Highway 36 Emergency work 7.2 miles west of Highway 44 to 6.7 miles west of Highway 44 8:45 a.m. Feb. 4 through indefinite One-way traffic, 10-minute delays EB/WB Highway 36 Drainage work 5.2 miles west of Highway 44 to 3.2 miles west of Highway 44 7:01 a.m. to 7:01 p.m. Monday,... Read More.

LaMalfa Announces Susanville Town Hall

LaMalfa Announces Susanville Town Hall Washington, D.C.—Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement announcing an upcoming town hall meeting in Alturas, California. “I invite residents of Lassen County and the surrounding areas in the 1st district to join me for an in-person town hall meeting... Read More.

Clark Fire in Little Valley

Clark Fire is buring North of Loomis Cabin Road, in Little Valley, within Lassen County.  The fire started on August 10th.  It has grown to 50 acre with 15% containment. The cause is under investigation.  Currently, there are no structures damaged.

Ongoing Search for Missing Person Bradley Jay Prestigiacomo

Missing Person Update – Bradley “Jay” Prestigiacomo (Pierson) As of August 11, 2025, Bradley “Jay” Prestigiacomo, also known as Bradley Pierson, remains missing. Over the past several days, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office has continued an extensive search effort with the assistance of Cal OES Search... Read More.

CAL FIRE Makes Felony Arrest Related to Ranch Fire

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit personnel responded to the Ranch Fire, a reported vegetation fire in Ranch Park off of the Paul Bunyan Logging Road. While responding, resources observed a suspicious individual fleeing the area of... Read More.