Lassen County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory Reminder

Lassen County Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions as a heat advisory remains in effect across the region. The advisory is in place through 8 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, and includes the communities of Loyalton, Westwood, and Susanville. Public Health officials say extreme... Read More.

Sierra Pacific Industries Receives Inaugural Industry Excellence Award

Sierra Pacific Industries has been recognized with the first-ever IMPACT Award for Organizational Excellence from the Moulding & Millwork Producers Association. The award recognizes companies that demonstrate excellence in areas including innovation, product quality, environmental stewardship, industry leadership, workplace safety, employee development, and community involvement. SPI... Read More.

Authorities Arrest Reno Woman in Dog Valley Wildfire Case

A Reno woman has been arrested in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out Wednesday morning near Crystal Peak Mine in the Dog Valley area of eastern Sierra County. According to the Sierra County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the fire on August 5... Read More.

Blue Star Mothers Urge Support for National Recognition Day Bill

The National Blue Star Mothers organization is encouraging Californians to contact the state's U.S. senators in support of federal legislation that would designate February 1 as National Blue Star Mothers Recognition Day. According to the organization, Senate Bill 4789 has passed the U.S. House of... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Moves to Stage II Fire Restrictions

The Plumas National Forest will implement Stage II Fire Restrictions on Wednesday, August 5, as continued hot, dry weather increases wildfire danger across the region. Under the restrictions, campfires are only permitted in designated recreation sites with a campground host and must be contained in... Read More.