New Slide Near Greenville Wye and 70 Closure

There is a new slide on SR89 just north of the Greenville Wye that has shut down the highway. Crews are arriving to work on clearing the roadway for one-way traffic control. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Animal Abuse Arrest

Lassen County District Attorney provides update on the case: On August 16, 2022, our office filed a complaint against AARON LEE TIDWELL and MARY ANN ELIZABETH HOOD, formerly of Susanville, alleging 10 counts of felony animal abuse and 10 counts of misdemeanor sexual contact with... Read More.

Two New Concourses for Reno Airport

If you plan on traveling out of the RenoTahoe International Airport over these upcoming warm Holidays, expect some changes and disruptions in your routine from the new projects. Reno-Tahoe International Airport has approved a half-billion-dollar plan to build two new concourses that have already... Read More.

Heavy Snow Forces Early Release for Many Lassen County Schools

If you are Susanville school district, Lassen high school, or Shaffer, Janesville, and Johnstonville elementary family, all-calls have gone out for early dismissal due to the continued snowfall. You can check with your school on each individual campus's release times.

1st Winter Storm Slows Down, 2nd on the Way

March is coming in like a lion as the region braces for the second wave of this blizzard, followed by another round over the weekend. You can plan to dig out by Thursday into Friday, as a much-needed break will offer the opportunity. The heavy... Read More.

SSD Schools On-Time

Superintendant of Schools, Patti Gundersen, McKinley, Meadow View and Diamond View Schools will start at their regular times today. We will monitor the current storm front as it moves through the region. If snowfall becomes excessive, please be prepared if we need to release... Read More.

CIF Playoffs Shake Up Lassen High Grizzly Girls Basketball

The CIF Championship playoffs have caused a stir for Lassen High Grizzly Girls Basketball as they were moved to an upper division after winning their section, resulting in an 11th seed in an upper division. While some view this as unfair and a denial... Read More.

Lassen Supes Conveve for Final February Meeting

Lassen supervisors convene for regular board meetings today. A presentation from Alliance for workforce development with an annual Update for their Business and Job Seeker service program will be heard by the supervisors as well well as a public hearing to abandon a portion... Read More.

New VA Medical Center in Planning

The Reno VA medical center has been approved for funding to lead to a new site rather than renovating an outdated facility. Sierra Nevada VA is looking for an area to build the new Center benefitting Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra County veterans who travel to... Read More.