LCOE Conducting Needs Assessment at Lassen High School

The Lassen County Office of Education (LCOE), at the invitation of Superintendent Jacob Jensen, is conducting a needs assessment at Lassen High School. This effort is part of ongoing work to support continuous improvement in schools. As a result, community members may notice LCOE... Read More.

Progress on SR-70 Reopening in Feather River Canyon

Crews are making significant progress clearing the slides that have closed State Route 70 in the Feather River Canyon. Taking advantage of a break in the weather, crews were expected to be able to fully clear one of the slides last evening. The remaining... Read More.

SR-70 Closed Indefinitely Following Feather River Canyon Slides

State Route 70 remains closed from Grandview Station to the Greenville Wye due to two significant slides at post miles 17 and 21 in the Feather River Canyon. The highway is covered with debris, and the hillside's instability complicates cleanup efforts. Officials estimate the... Read More.

Morgan Summit Snowmobile Park Vandalized

The Lassen National Forest has reported vandalism at Morgan Summit Snowmobile Park, where spray-painted graffiti was discovered on the park’s facilities. The damage highlights the challenges of maintaining public lands, as graffiti is notoriously difficult and expensive to remove. Restoration efforts, if feasible, often... Read More.

Modoc County Woman Sentenced for 2023 DUI Crash

Mindy Weidner has been sentenced for her role in a DUI crash that occurred on the night of August 27, 2023, which nearly claimed the lives of several pedestrians. The Modoc County District Attorney’s Office announced her sentence on Wednesday, November 20. Weidner pleaded guilty... Read More.