Plumas National Forest Provides Important Forest Updates

Several important developments have occurred regarding access and closures within the North Complex burn scar area, as the Feather River Ranger District works to restore access. While progress has been made, caution is still advised due to potential hazards in recently burned areas. The forest... Read More.

Mountain Lion Terrorizing Outskirts of Susanville

Noon update: A mountain lion causing terror in the Diamond Crest area of Susanville has been successfully eliminated. Concern escalated over the weekend when a homeowner witnessed the lion snatching their small pet dog over their fence. In response, Fish and Wildlife officers were promptly... Read More.

Suspect in Custody in Connection to Susanville Shooting

The individual involved in the shooting near Burger King and Mazatlan Restaurant has been captured. In a statement by the Susanville Police Department, 36-year-old Patrick Joseph McIntire "turned himself in to Nevada County authorities on August 1st." He was then transferred and booked into the... Read More.

Plumas Sheriff Office Seeks Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Authorities with the Plumas County Sheriff's Office ask for your help identifying a robbery suspect in Portola. The incident occurred just before midnight on Friday, August 4th, at the KS Market at the corner of E. Sierra Ave and Gulling. An image captured by security... Read More.

FEMA to Roll Out 2nd Wireless Emergency Alert Test this Fall

A nationwide emergency alert will run across radios, televisions, and cell phones this fall. In coordination with FEMA and the FCC, the test will happen around 2:20 pm Eastern time on Wednesday, October 4th. Here’s what you can expect. Your cellphone, if within a cell... Read More.

Medicare Data Breach Exposes 612,000 Beneficiaries’ Information

In a major data breach, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) disclosed that over 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries' personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical histories, may have been compromised. The breach stemmed from a security flaw in MOVEit software, a third-party... Read More.