Seneca Hospital Moves into Next Phase of New Build

Seneca hospital in Chester moves into the next phase of the New Build Project. November’s passage of Bond Measure B, authorizing the district to issue $42 million in bonds to fund the hospital, and levy a tax of $80 per $100,000 of lake Almanor... Read More.

Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee Meets in Cedarville

You can share your thoughts with the Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee on land management in the Bureau of land management’s Surprise Field Station and Modoc National Forest this month. Members of the Modoc-Washoe Experimental Stewardship Program Steering Committee will discuss issues affecting the management... Read More.

House Fire on Cypress Destroys One Outbuilding and Motorhome

Susanville Fire Department, supported by CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit and CCC Fire, responded to a house fire early this morning that destroyed one outbuilding and a motorhome on the property. The fire broke out around 4 am on Cypress street. The cause is said... Read More.

Third Slide Keeps SR70 Closed through Feather River Canyon

A third slide continues the closure of SR 70 through the Feather River Canyon. The closure has been in place since Monday following heavy rainfall. Initially, one mudslide near Pulga Road and one rockslide near Cresta shut down the roadway, and now a third... Read More.

Year-to-Date Water Totals in the Regions Watersheds

As everyone continues to dig themselves out from the deluge of snow and rain, here are a few year-to-date water totals from the DWR California Water Watch Website:(Susanville area) Honey-Eagle Lakes Watershed as of 01/09/2023 Water Year to Date: 9.7" % of Average: 153%(Chester) North Fork... Read More.

Loyalton Check Fraud Report Leads to Arrest of Mail Thief

Sierra County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrest a suspect for identity theft, check fraud, grand theft, and money laundering. In early November, deputies responded to White's Sierra Station in Loyalton for the report of check fraud, where a vendor's 6200 dollar check was reported stolen.... Read More.

PNF Suspends Pile Burns due to Weather

Plumas Feather River Ranger district suspends planned pile burn projects due to wind conditions in the area. If conditions improve, ignitions may take place Thursday or Friday. Updated information will be shared if burning occurs later this week.

Lost Sierra Route Gains Another 25 Miles Towards 600 Mile Goal

Last year saw significant progress on the Lost Sierra Route, a trail system to connect over 600 miles of trails through Lassen Plumas and sierra county in partnership with the Sierra Butte Trail Stewardship, US Forest Service, and various community partners. The efforts of... Read More.