Susanville City Passes Balanced Budget

After years of struggling to find the funds to keep the city out of over a million and a half dollar deficit in the budget, the City of Susanville has climbed out of the rut it. During the City Council's September 21st meeting, the... Read More.

Gas Prices Spike Overnight

Gas prices yet again touch the 6-dollar mark, and it's not unique to Lassen County. It's across the board throughout California. In the sharpest increase in 7 years, AAA says overnight gas prices spiked, with the average costs across the state sitting at 6.04... Read More.

Fire at Bass Hill Landfill

A fire broke out at the Bass Hill landfill around sundown on Tuesday. Calfire Lassen Modoc Unit spokesperson confirmed the fire broke out within a pile of refuse. Three Calfire engines and one Susanville Engine assisted in knocking down the flames. The fire was... Read More.

LHS Staff to Undergo Training in Race and Ethnicity Discrimination

Lassen Union High School must undergo corrective training following the California Department of Education decision. In February, an incident in the high school parking lot involving airsoft guns resulted in three students of color being disciplined while two white students received lesser penalties. The concern... Read More.

LCC Puts on 24HR Firearms Training

Lassen Community College puts on a 24-hour course for Handgun familiarization. Students 18 years and older will have the opportunity to learn a basic introduction to the legal aspects of shooting and safety. Topics covered in the course include handgun familiarization, safety, and shooting... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Give More Time to View Budget

Plumas County supervisors extend public hearing for county budget as figures remain missing due to ongoing audit. The board was presented the budget for the first time during the September 27th meeting, presented by the county’s acting auditor and treasurer. One of the challenges... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Begins Seasonal Closures

Seasonal closures begin in the Lassen National Forest. With the seasons beginning to change and visitation declining, the forest service has begun to shut down of some recreation sites. Nine sites have already been closed including the Almanor Boat Launch, Almanor North, and Christie... Read More.