Do Not Be Alarmed: Smoke Visible from CALFIRE LMU RX Burn

Do not be alarmed by smoke in the air, says Calfire’s Lassen Modoc Unit. If the weather allows, the unit will conduct a fuel reduction project throughout the week. The project area will be within Sierra Pacific Industries land at D line, South of... Read More.

Climber Slips From Trail, Suffers Fatal Injuries

Plumas Search and Rescue recovers a body along the powerhouse trail in the Caribou area after receiving a call for an injured climber. The team responded to the call, yet upon arrival, the team discovered the individual, whose name is being withheld, could not survive... Read More.

NOAA Says El Nino to Bring Wetter Conditions Again this Fall/Winter

Experts say El Nino will greatly impact global weather patterns as the Pacific Ocean begins to warm up. Meteorologists have been closely monitoring the weather pattern for months, and experts say it has officially developed. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Association’s Climate Prediction Center... Read More.

Caltrans to Propose a Roundabout on A13 State Route 36

A13 at State Route 36 is looking at a 3-legged roundabout proposal by Caltrans, leaving some residents hesitant about the idea. Caltrans is considering adding a three-legged roundabout in the Route 36 area to lessen fatal incidents over time at a 20.3 ratio. Some... Read More.

Drunk Driver Causes Head on Collision on 395

  A drunk driver causes a head-on collision on Highway 395. This Wednesday, the Modoc County Sheriff's Department responded to a head-on vehicle accident on State Highway 395 North of Likely, California. Greely Bautista, age 24, a resident from Likely, drove into the opposite lane... Read More.

Plumas NF Begins Pile Burns Near Gold Lake & La Porte

QUINCY, CA—Plumas National Forest firefighters will be burning piles on the Beckwourth and Feather River Ranger Districts today, conditions permitting. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, approximately 12 acres of piles are planned for ignition today on Gold Lake Highway near the Gold Lake Campground boat... Read More.

Thunderstorms Knock Out Power to Over 800 Homes

A late evening thunderstorm knocked out power for over 900 homes for over 4 hours last evening. The lights went out just after 5 pm in Janesville and in the Standish Litchfield areas. Lassen Municipal Utility Crews quickly responded, locating the problem area on the... Read More.