Correctional Officer Arrested for Sexual Relationship with Inmate

A Modoc correctional officer is arrested for an alleged sexual relationship with an inmate. The Sheriff’s department received reports from the relationship staff, and Sheriff Dowdy called in an outside agency to investigate. On September 10th, the Sheriff said, 34-year-old former correctional officer Melanie... Read More.

Cooler Temps and Rain Slow Fires Burning Out-of-the-area

Fires burning out of the area are gaining containment, with rainfall and cooler temperatures aiding the firefight. The Barnes fire in Modoc County is nearly 6,000 acres and 44% contained. Sheriff Tex Dowdy says the flames got some rain yesterday, and the winds remained... Read More.

Apartment Fire & Two Vegetation Fires Spark Over the Weekend

An apartment and two vegetation fires kept emergency personnel busy over the weekend and caused one brief power outage on Sunday. A late-night fire started in Apartment 10 of Meadowbrook Apartments on N. Roop street in Susanville on Saturday, injuring three. One person escaped the... Read More.

Fatality on US 395

Reckless driving on US 395 in Milford leaves one dead over the weekend. Around 9 pm on Saturday, Susanville CHP received reports of a Nissan driving erratically on its way into Milford. Immediately as officers were en route, reports of a collision at the... Read More.

SR70 Re-Opens from Jarbo Gap to Greenville Wye

Highway 70 re-opens from a complete closure with some delays days ahead of schedule, lightening your commute through the Feather River canyon this week. Crews placed larger culverts at Opapee creek, where June’s debris slides wiped out the roadway. Work was scheduled to be... Read More.

Lassen Supervisors Meet in Westwood

The Lassen County Supervisors take their monthly meeting on the road this week, heading up to Westwood. Tomorrow the Supervisors will meet at the Westwood Wellness Center, which is also a topic of discussion. The center is applying for a grant for updates to... Read More.

Community Meetings Return to Lassen fire Safe Council

Monthly community meetings return to the Lassen Fire Safe Council. This month you will have the opportunity to meet the new Managing Director, Cade Mohler, and the staff. The council will also discuss the status of all grant projects, renewed community-focused projects, and outreach... Read More.

Fire Dept and CALFIRE Stop Transient Fire Near Little League Fields

Another fire along the Susan River caused by transients. Early Saturday, September 10th the Susanville Fire Department responded to reports of fire near the Pat Murphy Little League field. Firefighters found the fire located behind 1625 Riverside Drive next to the river. A quick... Read More.

Susanville PD Releases August Crime Stats

Crime is down, but felony arrests are back up from July in Susanville. The police department released its monthly crime stats, where under 900 incidents occurred this month compared to last month at over 1100. This is supported by recent comments from the Sheriff's... Read More.