Quake Rattles East Quincy

An early morning quake struck around 6:15 this morning to the East of Quincy at a magnitude of 3.4, a depth of 1.4km. No reports of damage or injuries.

Sierra County’s Burn Ban Lifted

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes has officially lifted the burn suspension, permitting residents to resume burning on approved days. With cooler temperatures and increased humidity mitigating wildfire risks, property owners are urged to exercise caution during debris or agriculture burns. Compliance with... Read More.

Highway 70 Re-Opens After Boulders Block Tunnel

Just as the evening commute began, around 5 pm yesterday, boulders fell from the Elephant Butte Tunnel along Highway 70. The boulders, as wide as cars, blocked both lanes of traffic. Fortunately, there were no reports of vehicles in the tunnel when the rocks... Read More.

Susanville CHP Reminds Drivers to Heed Caution Signs

Wind speeds gusted at over 40mph yesterday afternoon, resulting in several overturned big rigs along the 395 corridor from the 36 jct to Nevada. Susanville CHP responded to the incidents and reported; fortunately, there were no injuries as a result of the collisions. High winds are... Read More.