Plumas NF Pile Burns Successful with Good Weather

Plumas National Forest provides updates regarding the ongoing pile-burning activities in the Beckwourth Ranger District. Despite the weekend passing by, firefighters remained busy in the Lakes Basin area of the district. The conditions were favorable for prescribed burning, enabling firefighters to continue their work on... Read More.

K-9 Officer Assists Modoc Sheriff’s in Large Drug Bust

K-9 Officer Gnash with the Modoc County Sheriffs' office helped in the arrest of three men out of central Oregon. Sheriffs' Deputies had noticed an unusual vehicle parked at the Chevron Gas Station in Alturas, noticing an expired license registration. K-9 officer Gnash was... Read More.

High Speed Chase Exceeds 100MPH on US395, Ends in Arrest

Reckless driver leads Quincy CHP officers on a high-speed chase, nearly causing a head-on collision. Officer Tanguay noticed a Ford Fusion driving over 100 miles per hour on 395 South of SR70 and immediately responded. The Ford came to a stop sign at the... Read More.

Feather River College Advances in Nationwide Innovation Challenge

Feather River College students mock up a new solution for wildfire fighters and head to Washington, DC, as they advance in the Nationwide Community College Innovation Challenge. The team comprises Evi de Bois, Emma Leff, Iliana Nye, Ashley Vernon, and faculty mentor Nikki Grose of... Read More.

End of an Era for the Susanville Fire Department

The bell has been rung; Fire Chief Moore with the Susanville Fire Department says he has made one of the most difficult decisions of his career. In a heartfelt announcement to the city council, the chief said he has decided to retire at the end... Read More.

Lassen Sheriff’s Welcomes New Members

As law enforcement roles prove to be a challenge to fill, with departments forced to announce limited patrols due to lack of staffing, the latest from the Nevada State Police losing early morning patrols in Sparks, the Lassen County Sheriff's office has been able... Read More.

Caltrans Opens Windows of Travel thru SR70 Slide Closure

After months of closure from debris slides caused by intense winter storms, State Route 70 reopens to traffic. Today Caltrans will start to allow traffic through three times a day. Your three windows of opportunity to cross the closure from the Greenville Wye to Jarbo... Read More.

Prepare to See Smoke: Pile Burns Continue in Plumas NF

Prepare to see smoke; pile burns continue across the Plumas National Forest. Fire crews will be burning in the Beckwourth and Feather River Ranger Districts, with firefighters adding an additional 30 acres on Gold Lake Highway near Graeagle. Firefighters will also attempt to treat... Read More.