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Staffing Shortage Limits Sales Days at Eagle Lake Ranger District

Monday, August 26

The Eagle Lake Ranger District has announced a temporary reduction in the days it will sell forest products and other items due to a staffing shortage. For the foreseeable future, these sales will be available only on Wednesdays. Visitors needing to purchase maps, fuelwood permits,... Read More.

August Snowfall Surprises Lassen Peak Amid Record Lows

Monday, August 26

In a rare August weather event, Lassen Peak received approximately 6 inches of snow as a storm brought temperatures more typical of mid-November. The National Weather Service recorded an all-time low high temperature of 57 degrees at the Reno Tahoe Airport, underscoring the unusual... Read More.

Water Rates on the Rise, City Council Approves 42% Increase Over 5 years

Friday, August 23

The proposed tiered water rate increase was met with minimal public opposition Wednesday evening during the council's meeting, as only five individuals protested the decision, and two spoke at the podium. Despite this, the council called it “a necessary evil” and unanimously approved the... Read More.

Proper Use of Child Safety Seats Saves Lives in Major Collision on State Route 70

Friday, August 23

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 4:24 P.M., a serious collision occurred on State Route 70 west of Camp Layman Road involving a 2020 Volvo truck and a 2021 GMC Yukon. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of the life-saving importance of properly... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

Friday, August 23

SUSANVILLE – High Desert State Prison (HDSP) officials are investigating the death of Anthony R. Alvarez Jr. as a homicide after he was attacked by two other incarcerated persons on Aug. 21, 2024. At approximately 5:45 p.m., officers responded when incarcerated persons Luis Alvarez and... Read More.

Faulty Electrical Sparks Fire on Park Street in Susanville

Thursday, August 22

On Wednesday afternoon, a fire broke out in an outbuilding on the 300 block of Park Street, fully engulfing the structure. The Susanville Fire Department responded promptly at around 2 p.m., containing the blaze before it could spread to nearby homes. An investigation revealed that... Read More.

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Park Fire Burn Scar Areas Amid Approaching Storms

Thursday, August 22

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Park Fire Burn Scar, starting Friday morning through Saturday morning. This includes the communities of Chester, Westwood, Quincy, and Lassen Park. Forecasters say the incoming showers could produce heavy rainfall over the burned... Read More.

Former CHP Officer Arrested in Quincy on Fraud Charges

Thursday, August 22

Jordan Lester was arrested in Quincy on Tuesday facing multiple charges, including workers’ compensation insurance fraud and theft. The arrest follows an extensive, multi-year investigation by the CHP’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations Unit, based in Sacramento. Lester's arrest was made without incident, and he was... Read More.

Waterboard Authority Confirms Non-Toxic Algal Presence in Eagle Lake After Dog Fatality Claim

Thursday, August 22

Recent lab results from the Lahontan Water Board have provided some clarity following concerns that a toxic algal bloom at Eagle Lake may have caused the death of a dog. The dog had reportedly played in the water at Gallatin Beach before succumbing to... Read More.

Hunters Warned of New Mandatory Testing and Wildfire Precautions This Deer Season

Thursday, August 22

As archery deer season opens across California on August 17, hunters in four designated zones (D7, X9a, X9b, and X9c) must now test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within 10 days of harvest. The California Fish and Game Commission implemented this requirement... Read More.

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Staffing Shortage Limits Sales Days at Eagle Lake Ranger District

August Snowfall Surprises Lassen Peak Amid Record Lows

Water Rates on the Rise, City Council Approves 42% Increase Over 5 years

Proper Use of Child Safety Seats Saves Lives in Major Collision on State Route 70

High Desert State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

Faulty Electrical Sparks Fire on Park Street in Susanville

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Park Fire Burn Scar Areas Amid Approaching Storms

Former CHP Officer Arrested in Quincy on Fraud Charges

Waterboard Authority Confirms Non-Toxic Algal Presence in Eagle Lake After Dog Fatality Claim

Hunters Warned of New Mandatory Testing and Wildfire Precautions This Deer Season

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