New Susanville DMV Hours in Effect

Starting this week, you have three days for public hours at the Susanville DMV. Effective July 1st, the Susanville DMV office is one of 20 state offices with modified public hours. The DMV closely reviewed transaction volumes, staffing, wait times, and other criteria at its... Read More.

Ice Chest with Explosives Found on Indians Rd. in Janesville

On 7/1/24 at about 1750 hours, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received information regarding possible explosive devices at a residence located on Indians Road. Reporting parties stated they were cleaning up the property and found what appeared to be possible blasting caps in... Read More.

LMUD System-Wide Power Outage Updates

This post will continue to be updated as new information is received. The entire Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) system experienced a sudden and unexpected outage around 3 PM yesterday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) dropped transmission lines connecting to the LMUD system due... Read More.

Ways to Avoid Heat Exhaustion During Triple-Digit Heatwave

Hot temperatures and extreme heat return to our area this week and into the weekend. Freshen up your knowledge and awareness of signs of heat exhaustion. As you prepare for the holiday festivities with friends and family, here are warning signs to help you... Read More.

Glass Fire Erupts in Modoc National Forest

Burning in the Doublehead Ranger District, East of Glass Mountain, the Glass Fire has grown to nearly 8 acres. Orignially suspected to be at 20 acres, the size was downgraded as more accurate mapping was allowed. According to the National Forest Service, the fire... Read More.

Rainbow Family Gathering Update

The ongoing Rainbow Gathering, deemed an Unauthorized Group Use Incident, continues to evolve in the Plumas National Forest. As of July 1, 2024, attendance at the new site, 12 miles from Beckwourth in the Plumas National Forest, is estimated at 853 individuals, with approximately... Read More.

Wildfire Quickly Knocked Down Near High Desert State Prison

Quick work from allied agencies knocked down a 2-acre wildfire near High Desert State Prison on Monday evening. Around 7:43 p.m., fire crews from the prison spotted smoke and quickly responded, calling for more units to assist. The fire grew another quarter acre in size... Read More.