Continued Roadwork Brings Summer Full of Delays to Plumas

PGE will continue undergrounding power lines along HWY 70 in Western Plumas County this week. A total of 20 miles of overhead lines is expected to go underground to reduce wildfire and increase safety. PG&E says Underground work in local communities can reduce the... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Homicide

SUSANVILLE — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the May 20, 2023 death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) as a homicide. At approximately 6:40 p.m., HDSP staff observed incarcerated people Pedro Ayon and Brandon Martinez assaulting... Read More.

May Waste Disposal for Portola Residents

Warmer Weather finally allows Portola to provide free Green Waste The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District is bringing to Portola “May Free Green Waste.” This will allow Portola residents who can not burn safely in the city limits to dispose of their green waste... Read More.

PCSO Investigates Improvised Explosive Found in Portola

On Sunday, May 21st, around 12:58, the Plumas County Sheriff's office received a call regarding what was suspected to be an explosive device found at the 500 block east of Sierra Avenue near the disc golf course. The Portola Sheriff's Office and the Butte... Read More.

City Conducts Annual Gas Survey

Susanville’s Public works team is conducting thier annual gas survey, be aware of crews around your neighborhood. You may see the green and yellow gator driving, or see a Walking Survey Crew around your home checking the main lines, service lines, and meters over... Read More.

Campfire Sparks Fire Near Keddie

A Campfire sparks a blaze near Keddie. Late Thursday evening, fire crews were called to a fire burning near SR 70 and Keddie in the Mt Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. The blaze shut down SR70 between Quincy and the Greenville... Read More.

Supervisors Review Funding Source for Affordable Housing Project

Affordable Housing returns to the board of Supervisors this week. The board will be presented with a possible funding source for the proposed project. According to the Housing and Grants Division of Health and Social Services,  On March 29, the California Department of Housing and... Read More.

LMUD Holds Board Meeting Tuesday

Lassen Municipal will review power costs in the utility's next board meeting. This Tuesday, as part of a quarterly review, the board will discuss the kilowatt-per-hour charge determined by the Power Delivery and Cost Analysis worksheet. No rate change has been recommended. Ratepayers recently... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff’s Make Firearms Arrest

Press Release Firearms Arrest Detectives from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office received information that an individual identified as, Brian Keith Johnson Jr., 41, of Sacramento, CA was living in Herlong and in possession of illegal firearms. Johnson is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing... Read More.