Plumas NF Investigates Human-Caused Fire

The Plumas National Forest is investigating a Human Caused Grass fire that sparked on the 4th of July holiday. The Fire was reported around 1 pm near Wyandotte Campground outside LaPorte. The forest service says fuel reduction efforts in this area over the last... Read More.

LMUD Bolsters Shaffer Mtn. Communication Site

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) completes the Shaffer Mountain Line Upgrade. The endeavor involved replacing and enhancing the distribution line that supplies communication facilities situated on Shaffer Mountain. The repeater site is a vital communication hub for various local agencies, including the Lassen County Sheriff's... Read More.

Susanville City Council Meets for First July Meeting

Susanville’s city council will meet this evening with a rather light agenda. The council will be up to consider approving several items. Those include going into contract with an auction company to help the Susanville fire department surplus unused vehicles, continuing property lease with the... Read More.

CCC Retires Flag Marking Official Closure of the Facility

In a quiet unannounced ceremony on June 30th, the American Flag that flew above the California Correctional Center was retired, marking the official closure of the prison. The ceremony was planned by the few remaining staff at the prison. The city of Susanville fought a... Read More.

Highway Opens Through Lassen Volcanic Ntl Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park opens its 30-mile highway for the summer and Fall seasons. Operations to re-open the highway was stalled due to the higher-than-average snowpack, and the park service says you should still prepare for winter conditions in higher elevations when visiting. This... Read More.

Fire Sparks Roadside Near Ravendale

A roadside fire sparked Wednesday evening near Ravendale at the Secret Valley Rest Area. BLM public affairs officer Jeff Fontana said the fire burned on BLM lands totaling about 2 and a half acres. This caused the Lassen county sheriff’s office to close the highway... Read More.

High Speeds Kills One on Highway 44

California Highway Patrol responded on Wednesday, June 28th, evening, to a vehicle collision. The officers arrived on the scene of a 2014 Chevrolet Impala that went off-road and rolled down an embankment on State Route 44 west of SR 36. A witness reported that... Read More.