Landslides Plague Plumas Roadways

Over a dozen new slides have halted the travel windows through the SR 70 closure. Caltrans says overnight, due to heavy rainfall from passing thunderstorms. Over 14,500 cubic yards of material are currently on the roadway between post mile 18.75 to post mile 30.5. Due to... Read More.

Skeletal Remains of Missing Del Norte Man Found in Modoc

Missing since August of last year, the skeletal remains of a Del Norte man have been found in Modoc County. T he sheriff's office says the remains were discovered on May 25th after a Collins Pine timber company employee called in reporting an abandoned vehicle... Read More.

LMUD Disconnects from PG&E

Lassen Municipal Utility District says they will disconnect from the PG&E system this morning. From 7 am, the utility will receive power from Honey Lake through June 23rd. T his effort is being made to allow PG&E crews to perform maintenance on the Caribou transmission... Read More.

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.