LNF Resume RX Burns on Diamond Mtn Thru Tomorrow

Smoke will be visible to Janesville and Susanville today through Thursday. The Lassen National Forest says pile burns resumed as weather conditions have improved. The operation is being conducted on Diamond Mountain. Many are visiting the forest area hunting for Christmas trees; you are asked to... Read More.

Family Devastated by Early Morning Home Fire

A mother and her 3 children suffer a devastating loss after their home burned over the weekend. While the family lay asleep around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, the fire began to overtake the residence at 1005 North Street, all four family members were fortunate to... Read More.

Susanville’s Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Triumphs with Community Support

The Susanville annual Turkey Trot, held each year on the morning of Thanksgiving, has yielded another successful race. Organizers say over 220 people braved the cold temperatures to help raise funds for the Susanville Salvation Army. Donations of perishable foods were also being taken, resulting in... Read More.

The Lassen Fire Safe Council Welcomes New Firewise Community

Big Valley has become the newest member. Dan Douglas spearheading the effort in Bieber. The endeavor requires several steps, which include forming a local committee, conducting a wildfire risk assessment, and creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Implement vegetation management, educate residents, and collaborate... Read More.

2023 Word of the Year Declared by Merriam-Webster

In a reflection of the times, the term "Authentic" has been declared the 2023 word of the year by Merriam-Webster, with an intriguing tie to none other than Taylor Swift. The singer and notable other celebrities like Lainey Wilson and Sam Smith have also embraced... Read More.

Seven Graduate From LCC Correctional Officer Academy

Lassen County Sheriff's Office announces the graduation of seven from Lassen College’s Correctional Officer Academy. At the community college’s Public Safety Training Center, the seven deputies underwent an intensive five-week, 195-hour program, learning the top skills necessary for the occupation from experts in the field. The... Read More.

Adopt-A-Pika Returns this Holiday Season

The Lassen Volcanic National Park says you can give the gift of Conservation this holiday season. Through the park services Adopt-a-Pika program, you can help Support Critical American Pika Research at the Volcanic Park. In a bid to promote awareness and support for A research, when... Read More.

Thanksgiving Facts & Trivia to Share Around your Dinner Table

From History.com Here are a few Thanksgiving Facts & Trivia Where was the first Thanksgiving? Colonists and the Wampanoag tribe shared an autumn harvest feast in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts that is widely acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations. But some historians argue that Florida,... Read More.