Westwood Murder Suspect Arrested in Red Bluff

On Friday, October 20th, 2023 at approximately 4:48 p.m., the Lassen County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center and the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls regarding an assault in Westwood, CA. Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the California... Read More.

LMUD Director’s Meeting Tuesday

In this month's Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) board meeting, the acting General Managers will give a comprehensive report addressing meetings attended, upcoming conferences, major ongoing projects, and critical resolutions.Here's a breakdown of the key highlights : In addition to the GM updates, the Electric... Read More.

California Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Schools to Address Skills Gap

Traditional handwriting is making a comeback in California schools with the recent signing of a bill by the Governor. EdSource reports that Assembly Bill 446, championed by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, mandates cursive instruction for students in the first through sixth grades, with flexibility... Read More.

Susanville Police Chief Ryan Cochran Announces Retirement

At the City Council meeting on Wednesday, the Chief was recognized by Senator Dahle and Assemblywoman Dahle in a Joint Members Resolution for his commitment to public service for the last 25 years.Cochran began his career in Southern CA as a second-generation police officer... Read More.

City Receives Much Anticipated EV ATV

The City of Susanville announces the arrival of the long-awaited electric All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a critical component of the city's comprehensive strategy to tackle homelessness along the Susan River Trail. In a collaborative effort with the Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD), the city successfully... Read More.