CPUC Approves Double-Digit Rate Hike for PG&E Rate Payers

PG&E ratepayers will fund the utilities undergrounding efforts with a 13% rate increase, approved by the Califronia Public Utilities Commission yesterday. PG&E’s CEO, in a statement following the unanimous approval by the commission, said the utility appreciates the recognition of the importance of safety and... Read More.

VFW Honors LCSO with Peace Officers of the Year Award

Lassen County Sheriff's Office- Congratulations to Deputy Sheriff Logan Loflin and Correctional Corporal Sean Domondon, our 2023 Peace Officers of the Year! A special thanks to our local VFW for having this ceremony and allowing us to recognize Deputy Loflin and Corporal Domondon.

LNF Extends 3rd Grade Archeology Essay Contest Deadline

The deadline has been extended for the third-grader archeology essay contest. Hosted by the Lassen National Forest, 3rd-grade students across seven counties can compete; these include Lassen, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Siskiyou, and Modoc Counties. Because Archaeology is the study of things left behind by... Read More.

American Legion Post#204 Awards Officer of the Year

Congratulations Officer Mai for being selected as the Thomas Tucker American Legion Post 204 Officer of the Year. Your dedication and service to the community is noticed in everything you do. Local American Legion & VFW honor the First Responders each year.

Supervisors Raise Concerns over the Historic Courthouse Renovation Project

During the board’s November 13th meeting, Staff requested a $250,000 increase in the contingency fund due to unforeseen challenges in the over-100-year-old building. This sparked a detailed discussion between staff and the board. Supervisor Neely contested the decision by the CAO and Public Works Director... Read More.

OTS Grant Aims to Increase Road Safety

The Susanville Police Department was awarded a $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant aims to reduce serious injuries and deaths on the roads by focusing on areas such as distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding. This will be accomplished... Read More.

Prescribed Fire Updates

Eagle Lake's Diamond WUI Pile Burn completed 40 acres; operations are expected to wrap up today. Hat Creek concluded a 7-acre burn near Big Lake, smoke may linger for the next two days following yesterday's ignition completion. Almanor RD completed 100 acres and, with CAL FIRE,... Read More.