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Update on the Park Fire: No Significant Changes for Third Day; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Thursday, August 15

For the third consecutive day, there have been no major changes in the Park Fire's status. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office has lifted all evacuation warnings. State Route 32 has reopened, but State Route 36 remains closed from the SR 32 junction to Mineral. According to... Read More.

Man Tied to Reno Homicide and Missing Person Case Apprehended in Portola

Thursday, August 15

Update August 15th: A Suspect in a Reno Homicide and Kings Beach Missing Person Case has been Arrested; a Body Believed to be the Missing Woman Found A man linked to a Reno homicide and the disappearance of a Kings Beach woman has been arrested after... Read More.

Susanville Police and CHP Set to Enforce DUI Checkpoint This Weekend

Thursday, August 15

This Saturday, August 17th, Susanville Police and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a DUI checkpoint within Susanville city limits. Officers will be checking all vehicles for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as those driving without a... Read More.

Upcoming Road Work on U.S. 395: What you Need to Know

Thursday, August 15

Caltrans is kicking off two road projects, that will bring delays to your daily commute. Starting Monday, August 19th, Caltrans District 2, in collaboration with VSS International, Inc., will begin the Back Forty Chip Project on U.S. 395. This $3.24 million project is set to... Read More.

Weekend Winds Trigger Fire Weather Watch, Possible Red Flag Warning

Thursday, August 15

As we head into the weekend, the Reno National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Saturday, signaling a heightened risk of fire danger due to expected strong winds. Gusts are forecasted to exceed 35 mph, with peak speeds likely between 1 and... Read More.

Viral Social Media Post Sparks Concerns Over Potential Toxic Algae at Eagle Lake

Wednesday, August 14

Over the weekend, the post claimed that a dog died shortly after swimming.The post's author stated that the dog displayed symptoms consistent with toxic algae exposure before passing away just 30 minutes after entering the water. Toxic algae, or harmful algal blooms (HABs), occur when... Read More.

Park Fire Contained Amid Favorable Weather, Crews Hold the Line at Under 430,000 Acres

Wednesday, August 14

The Park Fire has seen no new perimeter growth over the last 24 hours. Fire officials attribute this much-needed relief to favorable weather conditions, with increased humidity levels across the fire and a drop in temperatures from the triple-digit heat. Mineral remains an area with a... Read More.

Swift Response Halts Blue Fire Near Standish

Wednesday, August 14

A vegetation fire, named the Blue Fire, broke out near Highway 395 and Old Lambert Lane in Standish yesterday afternoon, quickly growing to approximately five acres and threatening multiple structures. The fire was first reported at 1:43 PM when smoke was spotted on the Antelope... Read More.

After 30 Years of Service, Lassen County Administrator Richard Egan Announces Retirement

Wednesday, August 14

Lassen County Administrator Richard Egan announced his plans to retire during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. In a letter to the board, Egan expressed his gratitude for the past 30 years, calling it a “career-long privilege and honor to be part of the Lassen County... Read More.

Guilty Verdict in 2019 High Desert State Prison Murder Case

Wednesday, August 14

Lassen County’s District Attorney’s Office says HDSP inmate Russell James McAllister was found guilty on July 18, 2024, of first-degree murder for the killing of a fellow inmate in 2019 McAllister was also convicted of possessing a weapon while incarcerated. McAllister has been in state... Read More.

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Update on the Park Fire: No Significant Changes for Third Day; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Man Tied to Reno Homicide and Missing Person Case Apprehended in Portola

Susanville Police and CHP Set to Enforce DUI Checkpoint This Weekend

Upcoming Road Work on U.S. 395: What you Need to Know

Weekend Winds Trigger Fire Weather Watch, Possible Red Flag Warning

Park Fire Contained Amid Favorable Weather, Crews Hold the Line at Under 430,000 Acres

Swift Response Halts Blue Fire Near Standish

After 30 Years of Service, Lassen County Administrator Richard Egan Announces Retirement

Guilty Verdict in 2019 High Desert State Prison Murder Case

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