New Commander of Sierra Army Depot Welcomed to Lassen County

A new commander has been welcomed to the Sierra Army Depot this past Wednesday under a sunshine-filled sky at the Parade Fields. The depot's first woman in its 81-year history Lt. Colonel Amy Cory, handed off the baton to Lt. Colonel Jason Haynes. The new commander... Read More.

HWY 70 Re-Opens Just in Time for Holiday Weekend

State Route 70, between the Greenville Wye and Jarbo Gap, will reopen to through traffic on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in place 24/7 at the slide location, just east of Belden, at post mile 15.2. Motorists should... Read More.

Possible Collision Sparks Fire in Doyle

Update: Lassen Sheriff’s deputies and Susanville CHP were led on a high-speed chase down US 395 that ended in a fiery crash, setting a field on fire in Doyle yesterday afternoon. Around 3:30, sirens blared as the chase ensued. It is understood that two suspects have... Read More.

Fire Destroys “Harlem Club” Early Monday Morning

Just before 3 am, Plumas County Sheriff’s dispatch center began receiving 911 calls reporting the fire on the 300 block of East Main Street. Quincy Volunteer Fire Department and other mutual aid agencies quickly knocked down the flames and prevented the fire's spread to... Read More.

Susanville Weed Abatement Deadline Reached

Don’t get reg tagged; you must have had your weeds and rubbished cleared from your yard by today, as this day marks Susanville’s weed abatement deadline. As customary, the last Monday of June is when the Susanville Fire Department declares that your property must... Read More.

2nd Planned PSREC Outage Tomorrow

Prepare for a second power outage tomorrow at 10 pm if you are on Plumas Sierra Rural Electric. The utility is accommodating PG&E maintenance and must cut power to allow the work to be completed. The outages again will not impact the entire PSREC... Read More.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Continues RX Burns at Headquarters

Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to continue prescribed fire projects in the Mineral Headquarters area through this month. The projects aim to reduce fuel build-up and mimic historical fire activity for vegetation preservation. The area near park buildings and residential sites has undergone manual thinning... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Updates Status of Little Grass Valley Campgrounds

Plumas National Forest says Little Grass Valley Reservoir campgrounds remain closed with only tentative dates to re-open. Firefighters are working in the area to remove hazardous trees, and recreation staff are working to prepare the campgrounds to have potable water and clean restroom facilities. Feather River... Read More.