Gold Complex Fire Consumes Over 1600 Acres in Plumas County

A 1600-acre wildfire exploded after passing thunderstorms swept through Eastern Plumas County around 2 p.m. yesterday, forcing multiple evacuations.The Plumas National Forest reported that 4 initial fires were started, suspected by lightning striking near Whitehawk Ranch.These developed into two separate fire the Mill Fire... Read More.

Lassen Supervisors Meet Tuesday with Light Agenda

The board will open the meeting with proclamations in recognition of retirements and service to Lassen County.David Woginrich from the Sheriff's Department and Darcy Hansen from the Lassen County Cooperative Extension will be recognized for their retirement, and then the board will present awards... Read More.

Brace for Quick-Passing Thunderstorms This Week

The Reno National Weather Service forecasts an increased risk of thunderstorms early this week. These storms are expected to bring little to no rainfall as they move into neighboring Nevada. They are expected to produce heavy downpours, which may lead to flash flooding... Read More.

PG&E Moves Along in Undergrounding Efforts on SR70

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will begin repair work along Highway 70 near the Greenville Wye this week as part of ongoing efforts to address damage from the 2021 Dixie Fire. Motorists can expect delays in the area.This project, known as the Gansner... Read More.

Recreation Repairs Continue in Plumas National Forest

As the summer recreation season reaches its midpoint, Plumas National Forest staff and their concessionaire continue to make repairs and improvements across the forest's recreational facilities.Forest Service officials warn some of the work has prompted a few closures for the week.Three Lakes Road is... Read More.

One Rescued, Two Cats Perish in North Mesa Street Fire

Susanville Fire says SIFC dispatched the department along with CALFIRE to a report of a fence fire on the 100 block of North Mesa around 1 pm Thursday. When Clafire engines arrived, they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the back of the... Read More.