CDCR Honors 3 HDSP Correctional Officers for Bravery

Today, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will pay tribute to the bravery and heroism of three Correctional Officers from High Desert State Prison (HDSP) during its 38th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The ceremony will recognize their unwavering commitment to service... Read More.

Exciting Trail Developments are Reshaping the Eastern Sierra Region

The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has made significant progress over the summer on the Lost Sierra Route, part of the Connected Communities Project. This comprehensive trail plan spans the northern and southern boundaries of the connected communities area, aiming to establish a continuous 370-mile... Read More.

Prescribed Burn Postponed Due to Expected Red Flag Warning

Calfire’s Lassen Modoc Unit has suspended the prescribed burn planned for today in the Honey Lake Refuge area due to an expected red flag warning. The department, along with Fish and Wildlife, had planned an 84-acre ag burn in the Dakin unit to reduce flammable... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Plans RX Burn Near Prattville

As Fall typically brings more moderate weather conditions perfect for prescribed fire, the national forests will increase the frequency of prescribed fire to reduce fuels, a 300-acre burn is planned to start Monday in the Lassen National Forest. The burn will be in the Almanor... Read More.

Passing Thunderstorms Sparks Multiple Fires in National Forests

Battered by lightning strikes, the Modoc National Forest saw the ignition of several fires during the passage of thunderstorms over the weekend. The Forest Service reported the discovery of three fires commencing on Monday. Firstly, the Willow fire was spotted late Monday afternoon, but swift... Read More.

Lassen DA Office Announces Conviction in Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Case

A sexual abuse case that occurred nearly three decades ago in Lassen County has culminated in the conviction of the perpetrator, ensuring justice for the survivor. The Lassen County District Attorney's office announced the conviction of 58-year-old Matthew Curtis Hurst, from Stockton. Hurst was found... Read More.

PG&E Warns of Higher Flows for 2nd Consecutive Weekend

For the second consecutive weekend, you are urged to exercise caution when venturing onto the North Fork of the Feather River for increased river flows for whitewater recreation. PG&E last week announced that water flows will surge to a minimum of 900 cubic feet per... Read More.

Weekend Thunderstorms Spark Three New Fires in Modoc NF

Hammered by heavy lightning, the Modoc National Forest has responded to several fire starts from overnight thunderstorms passing through this weekend. The forest service shared that three fires were discovered starting Monday. The Willow fire was discovered late Monday afternoon, contained at a quarter of an... Read More.

A Susanville Shooting Suspect is Behind Bars

On Monday morning, officers from the Susanville Police Department received information about a person of interest wanted for questioning in the shooting incident that occurred at a residence on Knoch Avenue on September 1st. At the scene, an unidentified 23-year-old man was discovered sheltering... Read More.