Caltrans Hopeful to Open SR 70

SR 70 remains closed as adverse weather continues to threaten the stability of the highway. The 50-mile stretch from the Greenville Wye to Jarbo gap has been closed since a second slide occurred near the Shady Rest Area about a week ago, where Caltrans has... Read More.

Confidence Builds for Significant Winter Storm by Thursday

“An event we`ll be talking about for a while,” the National Weather Service says regarding the storm arriving later this week. Today, the week starts with gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and light precipitation, setting the stage as a strong cold front "crashes” through the area... Read More.

New Public Safety Heads Officially Sworn-In

In a ceremony at the Lassen Superior Courthouse Thursday, Presiding Judge Nareau swore in John McGarva as Lassen County's next Sheriff-Coroner. Judge Nareau said, "It's a new era in Lassen County," emphasizing his confidence that McGarva will carry on the same integrity as the Sheriff... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office-BLM Rescue 21 Horses from Neglect in Ravendale

Press Release: Animal Neglect On Monday, February 12, 2024, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Marr Road in Ravendale, California, to execute a search warrant for animal cruelty. As a result, twenty-one (21) horses were seized from the property. The seizure of... Read More.