Sheriff Warns of Dangers of Fentanyl in Lassen County

The dangerous synthetic opioid Fentanyl is in Lassen County, and the sheriff says there have been multiple overdoses and deaths. The drug is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the CDC. Sheriff Growden says there has... Read More.

Lassen DA’s Office Successful in Child Abduction Case

The office received a court order in January that a parent without custody took children under a custodial order issued in Placer County from their home in Lassen. The Placer County Superior Court ordered the District Attorney's office to immediately secure the children's safe... Read More.

Lassen Ntl Forest Seeks Comments on OHV Grants Cycle

The Lassen National Forest is seeking funding support for its Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) program through grant applications submitted to the California State OHV Recreation Division (OHMVR). The forest intends to propose a law enforcement project that includes OHV area patrols and enforcement as part... Read More.

Multiple Spinouts Close SR 32

TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 32 is closed, at the junction with State Route 36, due to multiple vehicle spinouts. Always #KnowBeforeYouGo at QuickMap.dot.ca.gov

Snow Day for Plumas Unified Schools

No School - Snow Day - February 24, 2023 Due to consistent weather forecasts that call for dangerous travel conditions over the next 36 hours, we will cancel school for Friday, February 24th, 2023. Please be safe on the roads, everyone. William Roderick Superintendent of Schools

New Quincy Courthouse on track

Quincys' new Courthouse project is back on track. The project is in the site selection phase, requires almost two acres, and is expected to be located in the heart of Quincy. The project is funded by judicial branch revenues and allows the existing current... Read More.

Porch Thief Wanted by Plumas Sheriff’s Office

Porch thieves are back at it in Quincy, with one such thief being caught on camera and now wanted by the Plumas sheriff's office. Yesterday, February 22nd, surveillance footage from the affected business showed a man with thinning hair, wearing a black jacket and light... Read More.

Pile Burning Projects Resume in Plumas Ntl Forest

Plumas National Forest firefighters are set to continue their pile-burning activities across the forest this week, with successful treatment in Butterfly Valley last week. In the Mount Hough Ranger District, firefighters have treated 29 acres of piles in the Genesee area. Tomorrow expect to see... Read More.