Hold Over Lightning Strike Sparks Fire Near Quincy

Plumas National Forest firefighters battled a hold-over lightning fire in Butterfly Valley near Quincy on the Mount Hough Ranger District over the weekend. The Butter Fire was caused by a lightning strike that occurred during a severe storm that hit Butterfly Valley last Monday. The... Read More.

DWR Considering Returning Chinook Salmon to Feather River Watershed

Chinook salmon may be returned to the Feather River Watershed above Lake Almanor. The DWR is investigating the possibility of bringing back the spring-run Chinook to its historical habitat and is conducting a feasibility study. This study builds upon current DWR engagement in the area.... Read More.

American Red Cross Gets Smoke Detectors into Homes

If you have a home in Lassen County, the American Red Cross is helping you protect your home and loved ones through a new Sound the Alarm Program. Under the program, you can install a free smoke detector and have a red cross volunteer... Read More.

PG&E Donates Sno-Cat to Plumas SAR

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) generously donates a sno-cat to Plumas County Search and Rescue. This contribution will significantly enhance the team's operational capabilities, particularly in the region's treacherous snowy terrain. The search and rescue team expressed their gratitude to PG&E for the gift. Mike... Read More.

HWY 139 Closed For Hazmat Spill

**Update*** The California Highway Patrol provides an update on yesterday’s hazmat spill that closed Highway 139 for hours. Just after 5 am, Pedro Colon was driving a big rig, towing two trailers south on the highway, when a deer jumped in his path. Colon quickly... Read More.

Tagging Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community Investigated as Hate Crime

On the first evening of Pride Month, recognized every June, acknowledging LGBTQ+ identities, culture, and experience, an unidentified individual targeted Lassen Family Services by graffitiing hate speech against the Pride Flag flown outside the Building on Riverside Drive. The words eluded to specific colors on... Read More.

Plumas Sierra County Fair to Please All this Summer

Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds presents Stars, stripes and summer nights for the 2023 summer fair, to be held from July 27 to July 30. Fair manager John Steffanic has aligned the fair to be held in alignment with the LAssen County and Trinity County... Read More.