Ensuring a Safe Halloween with CDCRs Operation Boo Initiative

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has launched its annual "Operation Boo" campaign aimed at enhancing safety as families prepare for Halloween. With children soon to be out trick-or-treating, CDCR is sharing practical tips to help families plan for a safe Halloween... Read More.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Lassen National Forest

It’s that time of year again. Experience cool mountain air, the forest floor crunching beneath your boots, and finding that perfect tree this Holiday Season. Keep the family tradition alive this year -or start a new tradition- by cutting a Christmas tree within the... Read More.

Shaffer Elementary School Nears Completion of New TK Building

This marks a significant addition to its campus for early learners. The project, which began on June 5, 2024, was primarily funded by a $1.5 million Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities (PKTKFDK) grant from the state, covering 90% of the costs. The project... Read More.

CDFW Resumes Payments to Ranchers for Wolf-Related Livestock Losses

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is once again accepting applications for direct compensation to ranchers who have lost livestock to gray wolf attacks, reopening the first “Prong” of its Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program. This program, established to address the impacts of the... Read More.

Set of Earthquakes Rattle Susanville Area

Residents in Lassen County experienced two earthquakes this weekend. A preliminary 3.6-magnitude quake struck at 11:48 a.m., centered roughly 6.5 miles north of Susanville, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This tremor was felt widely across Susanville and surrounding areas, including Honey... Read More.

LCOE Encourages Participation in California Healthy Kids Survey

The Lassen County Office of Education is urging students, parents, and staff to participate in the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), now open through November 29. This confidential survey, aimed at students in Grade 3 and above, focuses on school safety, student well-being, and... Read More.