Hilary Brings Unprecedented Rainfall Totals Over 350% of Average

After Hilary passed through, the storm system significantly increased the state's August rainfall. Unprecedented amounts were observed stretching from Southern California to the Southern Sierra, encompassing Sierra County. According to data from the National Weather Service, precipitation surged up to 8 inches beyond the monthly... Read More.

LCSO Respond to Man with Sword in Janesville

Update: Press Release Assault with a deadly weapon against a Peace Officer On 8/20/23 at about 1833 hours, a Deputy with the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the Janesville area. The Deputy observed a vehicle on the east bound shoulder of the roadway on Lakecrest Drive, behind the... Read More.

Congressman LaMalfa to Visit Lassen and Modoc

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) will be hosting two town halls. The first town hall will be hosted Thursday, August 24th, at the Lassen County Fair Grounds in Susanville. The second town hall will be hosted Friday, August... Read More.

LMUD Discusses Changes to Solar Program and Net Energy Rates

The Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is holding its board of directors meeting this Tuesday, where they will set a date for a public hearing on distributed generation and net energy rates. The move potentially changes how those who participate in Lassen M U D... Read More.

SPD Tickets Over a Dozen Drivers in Traffic Enforcement Op

More than a dozen tickets were issued in traffic enforcement operation by the Susanville Police Department. Officers completed 36 traffic stops and ticketed 16 drivers in a 24-hour period on August 17th, 2023. The department says these efforts were made possible through a grant from the... Read More.

Constantia Road Closed

Constantia Road in Doyle will remain closed through Saturday as the Lassen County Public Works Department completes road repairs. Operations began yesterday to replace the culvert under the road. If you are local traffic, you will be allowed through the closure, but all other traffic... Read More.