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Susanville PD Tickets 16 Drivers for Safety and Traffic Violations in One Day

Wednesday, February 1

Susanville Police Department tickets 16 drivers for speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations in one day. Officers conducted the enhanced traffic safety operation yesterday focusing on the three traffic and safety laws. A total of 24 stops were made. Funding to the operation was provided... Read More.

Canyon Dam Boat Launch Frozen Over

Wednesday, February 1

Extreme cold temperatures at Lake Almanor freeze the water around the Canyon Dam boat launch. The Lassen National Forest says that getting boats into the lake is impossible with significant ice around the launch. However, if you enjoy the cold and bank fishing is possible... Read More.

Les Schwab Remodels Parking Lot

Wednesday, February 1

Excuse the dust and mess on Main street in Susanville. Les Schwab is taking on the task of tearing down a condemned building for accessibility. Yesterday Construction crews and heavy machinery tore down the old building with a caved-in roof and deteriorating walls. Assistant... Read More.

HDSP Updates on Boiler Incident

Wednesday, February 1

High Desert State Prison releases an update on the burst steam pipe that severely injured an engineer and inmate. The stationary engineer and two inmate workers were replacing the hot water pump for one of the dining halls when the shut-off valve burst. With a... Read More.

Lassen County Fair Looks for Old Timer of the Year and Grand Marshall Nominations

Wednesday, February 1

Fair fever is returning; the fair office is looking for your nominations for Old Timer of the Year & Grand Marshal. The Old Timer of the Year award is judged on kindness and service to the community. Nominations only require the person to be at... Read More.

Steam Pipe Bursts at HDSP Casues Severe Injuries to Engineer and Inmate

Tuesday, January 31

A steam pipe burst at High Desert State Prison just before 11 am yesterday, sending one stationary engineer and an inmate to the hospital. Initial reports indicate that for an unknown reason, the pipe from the boiler machine burst, billowing scalding hot steam and filling... Read More.

No Clear Date of HWY70 Re-opening

Tuesday, January 31

Caltrans says assessments of highway 70 occur daily, yet efforts to re-open the highway to one-way traffic control remain too hazardous for crews. A spokesperson for Caltrans District 2 says two locations are the most active causing the delay in scaling and removal projects. The... Read More.

Pile Burn Projects Bring Smoke to Janesville, Susanville, and Indian Valley

Tuesday, January 31

This week, you may see smoke above the Janesville area as the Plumas National Forest will be burning piles to prep the area for planting this spring. A total of 75 acres is planned for the burn within the moonlight burn scar. Additionally, fire crews... Read More.

Antelope Lake Road Closed for Culvert Install

Tuesday, January 31

The Plumas Forest Service has closed Antelope Lake road while culverts are installed. The closure is in place from the gate at the western end, east towards the intersection with the Forest Road at Boulder Creek Dam near Antelope Lake. More than 100 culverts will... Read More.

Oregon Man With Nevada Ties wanted on Kidnapping and Attempted Murder

Monday, January 30

Authorities are on a manhunt for an Oregon man with ties to Nevada for the attempted murder and kidnapping of a woman. The Oregon State Police are searching for 36-Year-old Ben Foster for using dating apps to lure women and victimize them. Foster had previous... Read More.

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Susanville PD Tickets 16 Drivers for Safety and Traffic Violations in One Day

Canyon Dam Boat Launch Frozen Over

Les Schwab Remodels Parking Lot

HDSP Updates on Boiler Incident

Lassen County Fair Looks for Old Timer of the Year and Grand Marshall Nominations

Steam Pipe Bursts at HDSP Casues Severe Injuries to Engineer and Inmate

No Clear Date of HWY70 Re-opening

Pile Burn Projects Bring Smoke to Janesville, Susanville, and Indian Valley

Antelope Lake Road Closed for Culvert Install

Oregon Man With Nevada Ties wanted on Kidnapping and Attempted Murder

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