Celebrate the 4th Responsibly with Safe n’ Sane Fireworks

Booths selling Safe n Sane fireworks have opened to help you celebrate Independence Day throughout town, though you’ll need to ensure you’re celebrating responsibly to avoid fines.Susanville fire department shares Safe n Sane's are legal within Susanville City Limits, but not within Lassen County.Fireworks... Read More.

Final RX Burns Successful on the Plumas National Forest

The Plumas National Forest has completed burns for the season as soaring temperatures arrive. Public affairs officer, Tamara Schmidt, says burns were successful in Butterfly Valley, on The Big Hill Project on the Beckwourth Ranger District near Cromberg, and on The Feather River Ranger... Read More.

CHP & OTS Begin Max Enforcement for 4th of July Holiday Weekend

A maximum enforcement period will begin across California highways for the independence day weekend. The CHP and Office of Traffic Safety team up to urge drivers to ‘SLOW DOWN’ and save lives.CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee says, “Reckless driving is a serious concern on California’s... Read More.

Body of Drowning Victim Located in Round Valley Reservoir

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding an abandoned fisherman's boat, possibly an overboard fisherman, in the privately-owned Round Valley Reservoir 18 miles from Susanville.Lassen County Sheriff's Office, along with Lassen County Search and Rescue Team with two divers from both divisions,... Read More.

LMUD General Manager Set to Relinquish Role

Lassen Municipal Utility’s General Manager will step down from the position, making the announcement following closed session at the utility’s June Board meeting.Pat Holley has said he wishes to “focus on his family and potential new professional opportunities.” Holley thanked the board for the... Read More.

CHP Features New Motorcycles at Chester 4th of July Parade

There will be two new additions to the century-old Chester 4th of July Parade this year with the help of the Susanville CHP Office.The department, with the help from Commander Grimm, has recently acquired its own motorcycle fleet of two that will be accompanying... Read More.

New Commander of Sierra Army Depot Welcomed to Lassen County

A new commander has been welcomed to the Sierra Army Depot this past Wednesday under a sunshine-filled sky at the Parade Fields.The depot's first woman in its 81-year history Lt. Colonel Amy Cory, handed off the baton to Lt. Colonel Jason Haynes.The new commander... Read More.

HWY 70 Re-Opens Just in Time for Holiday Weekend

State Route 70, between the Greenville Wye and Jarbo Gap, will reopen to through traffic on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in place 24/7 at the slide location, just east of Belden, at post mile 15.2. Motorists should... Read More.