Health Officials Issue Holiday Warning as Poisoning Cases Rise

Phoenix's Banner Medical Center Poison Center says there has been an increase in fall carbon monoxide poisoning, totaling nearly 50 calls since October 1. The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center emphasizes checking your carbon monoxide and fire alarms and maintaining proper hygiene during... Read More.

HR Director of Plumas County in Hot Water, Facing Three Felonies

Plumas County District Attorney David Hollister filed a three-count criminal complaint against Nancy Louise Selvage. The charges result from a lengthy investigation prompted by the 2022-23 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury report. The investigation involved interviews with over fifteen current and former employees and... Read More.

Tree Surveyor Falls 30ft, Multiple Agencies Respond

A tree surveyor falls up to 30 feet into a ravine in Western Sierra County, prompting a swift rescue from multiple agencies. The Sierra County sheriff's office said the worker fell mid-afternoon when, around 1:30, emergency services were dispatched to begin the extensive rescue operation. Rescuers... Read More.

CPUC Approves Double-Digit Rate Hike for PG&E Rate Payers

PG&E ratepayers will fund the utilities undergrounding efforts with a 13% rate increase, approved by the Califronia Public Utilities Commission yesterday. PG&E’s CEO, in a statement following the unanimous approval by the commission, said the utility appreciates the recognition of the importance of safety and... Read More.

VFW Honors LCSO with Peace Officers of the Year Award

Lassen County Sheriff's Office- Congratulations to Deputy Sheriff Logan Loflin and Correctional Corporal Sean Domondon, our 2023 Peace Officers of the Year! A special thanks to our local VFW for having this ceremony and allowing us to recognize Deputy Loflin and Corporal Domondon.

LNF Extends 3rd Grade Archeology Essay Contest Deadline

The deadline has been extended for the third-grader archeology essay contest. Hosted by the Lassen National Forest, 3rd-grade students across seven counties can compete; these include Lassen, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Siskiyou, and Modoc Counties. Because Archaeology is the study of things left behind by... Read More.