HDSP Riot Leaves Multiple Injured

A riot at High Desert State Prison has resulted in multiple injuries.A medical helicopter was requested at the prison to transport those injured around 10:30 a.m., yet it is unknown at this time the circumstances of the incident, who the injured are, and to... Read More.

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce October 8, 2023 –October 14, 2023

Written by Kelly Ackley, Executive DirectorOctober 5, 2023 IT’S GHOSTING SEASON! Don’t be scared! This is a fundraiser by Lassen Family Services, Inc.Throughout October, we will be placing little ghosts into yards around Susanville. If our ghosts are placed in your yard, you will receive... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Vote on 1.2M for Sheriff’s Office

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will consider passing a resolution to officially approve agreements between the County and employee groups in the Sheriff's Department.On Tuesday, October 10th, the board will convene at 10 am in the Quincy Courthouse, with the discussion scheduled for... Read More.

CALFIRE LMU Suspends Burns Thru Tuesday

Despite lifting burn bans last week, CALFIRE has issued a temporary burn suspension as of Sunday and will continue through tomorrow. The pause is due to incoming weather with predicted winds gusting up to 30mph. The Lassen Modoc Unit says smoldering piles from previous allowed... Read More.

BLM Plans RX Burns Near Alturas

Starting Tuesday, smoke may be seen from a prescribed burn near Alturas conducted by the Bureau of Land Management. Fire crews from the Applegate Field Office are conducting the burns to reduce hazardous fuels in the region. Dereck Wilson, manager of the BLM Northern California District,... Read More.

Sierra Central Snow Lab Split on Winter Expectations

Scientists at the Sierra Central Snow Lab report a 50/50 likelihood of the region experiencing another historically significant snowfall year during the anticipated strong El Niño. After scrutinizing data from the past 10 seasons, the snow lab observes, "There's a fairly even split in... Read More.

Teen Missing for Two Weeks: Family Continues to Seek Help

16-year-old Aideyn Knudson has gone missing for the second time, marking a two-week absence from home. Law enforcement suspects that he may be in the Quincy or Portola area, prompting the Plumas County Sheriff's Office to request the community and surrounding areas to aid... Read More.