High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Death as Homicide

An incarcerated person's death at High Desert State Prison is being investigated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials as a homicide.On August 26, two inmates, Jesse E. Diaz and Jose A. Nava, allegedly attacked another inmate, Alexander J. Jasso, using... Read More.

Fire Engulfs Shasta Street Home

A Home Engulfed in Flames on Shasta Street in Susanville, Witnesses hear Explosions moments before the flames erupt.Flames engulfed a home on Shasta Street in Susanville late Saturday evening. Multiple agencies responded to the blaze, along with Lassen M U D to assist with... Read More.

Doyle Man Convicted of Sexual Battery

The Lassen County District Attorney announces the conviction of a Doyle man on Sexual abuse charges.44-year-old Chauncey Castodio was found guilty in court after a jury trial for one count of sexual battery. The jury, however, acquitted him of the more serious charge of... Read More.

US395 Wildlife Crossing Funded for Planning and Design Phase

A substantial multimillion-dollar grant has been secured to initiate the development of a wildlife crossing along a deer-prone section of US395.The Wildlife Conservation Board has granted nearly 5.5 million dollars for this purpose, which will mark the commencement of the planning and design phase... Read More.

PCSO Searching for Missing Man out of Vinton

The Plumas County Sheriff's office has issued a missing person alert for a man out of Vinton.73-year-old Ralph Sisler was last seen five days ago, and Concern has grown for his well-being.Described as a white male adult with salt and pepper hair, brown eyes,... Read More.

Drivers Ignore Plumas NF Road Closures; Cause $1000s in Damage

Thousands of dollars in damages resulted from the reckless actions of two drivers who disregarded the Plumas National Forest road closure signs. Their actions led to one of the drivers driving off an embankment.According to Plumas National Forest engineer Jonathan Berry, this incident occurred... Read More.