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Plumas Sheriff “It’s Only Going to get Worse”- One Week into Limited Patrols

Thursday, February 2

A week down to under single patrol vehicles for the county of Plumas, Sheriff Todd Johns says it will only get worse. During a January board meeting, the sheriff announcing the department's status to the board of supervisors said it's been unfathomable. Johns says he... Read More.

Lassen Sheriff’s Adds New Sno-Cat for Accessibility

Thursday, February 2

Through grants, the Lassen County Sheriff's office has been able to add a new sno-cat to its fleet. The department conducts numerous rescues in the county's snowy mountainous conditions as well as maintains a radio communications network that supports law enforcement response around the 4800... Read More.

County Housing and Grants Division Responds to Community Concerns on Supportive Housing Development

Wednesday, February 1

Lassen County Housing and Grants Division responds to the community concerns over a supportive housing complex for the unhoused on mesa street in Susanville in response to widespread conflict over social media. Movement on the project has been in the spotlight recently. The city has... Read More.

Susanville PD Tickets 16 Drivers for Safety and Traffic Violations in One Day

Wednesday, February 1

Susanville Police Department tickets 16 drivers for speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations in one day. Officers conducted the enhanced traffic safety operation yesterday focusing on the three traffic and safety laws. A total of 24 stops were made. Funding to the operation was provided... Read More.

Canyon Dam Boat Launch Frozen Over

Wednesday, February 1

Extreme cold temperatures at Lake Almanor freeze the water around the Canyon Dam boat launch. The Lassen National Forest says that getting boats into the lake is impossible with significant ice around the launch. However, if you enjoy the cold and bank fishing is possible... Read More.

Les Schwab Remodels Parking Lot

Wednesday, February 1

Excuse the dust and mess on Main street in Susanville. Les Schwab is taking on the task of tearing down a condemned building for accessibility. Yesterday Construction crews and heavy machinery tore down the old building with a caved-in roof and deteriorating walls. Assistant... Read More.

HDSP Updates on Boiler Incident

Wednesday, February 1

High Desert State Prison releases an update on the burst steam pipe that severely injured an engineer and inmate. The stationary engineer and two inmate workers were replacing the hot water pump for one of the dining halls when the shut-off valve burst. With a... Read More.

Lassen County Fair Looks for Old Timer of the Year and Grand Marshall Nominations

Wednesday, February 1

Fair fever is returning; the fair office is looking for your nominations for Old Timer of the Year & Grand Marshal. The Old Timer of the Year award is judged on kindness and service to the community. Nominations only require the person to be at... Read More.

Steam Pipe Bursts at HDSP Casues Severe Injuries to Engineer and Inmate

Tuesday, January 31

A steam pipe burst at High Desert State Prison just before 11 am yesterday, sending one stationary engineer and an inmate to the hospital. Initial reports indicate that for an unknown reason, the pipe from the boiler machine burst, billowing scalding hot steam and filling... Read More.

No Clear Date of HWY70 Re-opening

Tuesday, January 31

Caltrans says assessments of highway 70 occur daily, yet efforts to re-open the highway to one-way traffic control remain too hazardous for crews. A spokesperson for Caltrans District 2 says two locations are the most active causing the delay in scaling and removal projects. The... Read More.

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Plumas Sheriff “It’s Only Going to get Worse”- One Week into Limited Patrols

Lassen Sheriff’s Adds New Sno-Cat for Accessibility

County Housing and Grants Division Responds to Community Concerns on Supportive Housing Development

Susanville PD Tickets 16 Drivers for Safety and Traffic Violations in One Day

Canyon Dam Boat Launch Frozen Over

Les Schwab Remodels Parking Lot

HDSP Updates on Boiler Incident

Lassen County Fair Looks for Old Timer of the Year and Grand Marshall Nominations

Steam Pipe Bursts at HDSP Casues Severe Injuries to Engineer and Inmate

No Clear Date of HWY70 Re-opening

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