Rare Bomb Cyclone Brings Rain and Snow to Your Afternoon Commute

An impressive and rare “bomb” cyclone is building off the coast of California this morning, expected to bring heavy amounts of rain and snow later this afternoon. Flash flood warnings have been issued over the Dixie fire burn scar. When traveling through these areas,... Read More.

The Storm Door is Open for 2023

2023 is starting with the storm door wide open as consecutive storms bring heavy precipitation to the state. January and February of 2022 was the driest start to the year on record, following a strong start the December before. Though the welcomed wet weather still... Read More.

LCC Baseball Team Mourns Loss of Freshman Catcher

The Lassen Community College baseball team is mourning the loss of one of its own as the new year begins. At only 18 years old Theo Gibbs, a freshman catcher hailing from Canada passed away suddenly. According to the GoFundMe account set up to help... Read More.

NDOT Announces Snow Plow Naming Contest Winners

The Nevada Department of Transportation held a snow plow naming contest and has announced the winners. The contest had over 900 names submitted to represent three snowplows working across the Silver State. Sierra Scoop will represent NW Nevada, and the Mt. Rose Another plow named... Read More.

Messy Start to the New Year – Another Round of Storms on the Way

The New Years' weekend storm ushered in the year with road closures, localized flooding, and heavy snowfall in some higher-elevation areas (we'll have some of those rain and snow totals). Local emergency response spent days helping those who were experiencing flooding at their homes.... Read More.

City Council Looks to Increase Golf Course Fees

To start the new year, the Susanville City council holds back-to-back meetings. First, a special meeting tomorrow, January 3rd, for labor negotiations for city employees, held in a closed session; the city administrator will detail any reportable action once the council comes out of... Read More.

Portola Names City Mayor

The City of Portola has named the city’s mayor during its final council meeting of 2022. Tom Cooley sits as Mayor, and Bill Powers as Mayor Pro Tem who retained his seat in the General Election. Leah Turner has taken a seat on the... Read More.

NWS Increases Susan River Flood Potential

The arriving heavy rain storm for Friday has intensified, and The National Weather Service has updated its forecast to predict an increase in river levels. The hydrologic prediction center expects the Susan River to reach 13 feet in the coming days. Moderate flooding is... Read More.

Chester Man Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle Driven by Wife

Around noon on December 28th, the Susanville CHP responded to a report of a vehicle versus a pedestrian. Upon arrival at a location on Myrtle street in Chester, officers found 75-year-old David Oliver had suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a Ram pickup... Read More.