PG&E Begins Additional Power Line Undergrounding Projects

More power lines begin to go underground as PG&E continues efforts to underground 10,000 miles in and near high fire-threat areas.Work began around Greenville in June, and starting today, PG&E will underground power lines along Main Street in the town between Highway 89 and... Read More.

HDSP Inmate Death Investigated as Homicide

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating a murder at High Desert State Prison. Friday around 10 am, inmates William Lutts and Timothy Smith attacked another inmate Terrance Coleman. The department reported Officers and Prison staff responded within minutes of the incident,... Read More.

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Loyalton

Loyalton’s water returns to be safe to drink.The town was under a boil water notice since October 4th, when the water was shut off intermittently to make repairs to the main water line. Earlier in September, a leak in the main was discovered, spilling... Read More.

Ballots Hit Mailboxes- One Week Remains to Register

Ballots are already hitting mailboxes for the November 8th General Election. If you have not yet registered to vote, you have until October 24th.On your ballot, you will see seven statewide Propositions, as well as races for candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor,... Read More.

Susanville Begins Annual Leaf Collection

The City of Susanville will begin its annual leaf collection. Each year the city hosts a program to help you dispose of your leaves by offering a free drop-off site within the city. This year the location will be on Skyline drive across the... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Holds 2nd Monthly Community Meeting

Lassen Fire Safe Council will hold its 2nd monthly community meeting this Wednesday. You can take the opportunity to learn more about ongoing and newly completed wildfire restoration projects and share your thoughts.The council will discuss grant funding and hear from local Fire agencies,... Read More.

Prepare for a Slow Start to the Workday

Add a few extra minutes as you head out the door tomorrow and Friday along Richmond Rd.The Lassen County Public Works Department will be completing its chip seal project in the area on through the end of the week. Crews will begin street sweeping... Read More.

Lassen NF Delays Campsite Closure due to Warm Fall Weather

Due to the warmer-than-usual days, the Lassen National Forest Service will be extending the camping season at two campgrounds in the Almanor Ranger District. Both Potato Patch and Almanor Legacy Campgrounds will remain open through October 31st. Squeezing out a few extra weekends to... Read More.