Plumas District Hospital OB Program Faces Staffing Shortage

For a second time expecting moms planning deliveries at Plumas District hospital will be diverted to another facility. This is the second time in under a year that the hospital has had to put their OB deliveries on diversion, the first beginning of staffing... Read More.

Susanville Farmer’s Market Kicks Off Season this Saturday

Susanville kicks off its farmers market season this Saturday. In association with the city, the Local Area Revitalization Project has planned to increase the markets this year with a total of 13 to be held each Saturday throughout summer. Organizers have also planned to... Read More.

Susanville Weed Abatement Deadline Nears

You have a few more weeks to clear your property of weed growth. The Susanville Fire Department has posted the abatement deadline as June 27th. All properties will be required to cut back all combustible growth to a certain height and distance from your... Read More.

LMUD Islands with HLP for PG&E Caribou Line Maintenance

Due to PG&E planned maintenance on the Caribou transmission line, LMUD will be receiving power from Honey Lake Power (HLP) starting today at around 9:00 am through tomorrow at around 3:00 pm. There will be another islanding event beginning June 15 at about 7:00... Read More.

Planning Commission to Discuss Westwood Cannabis Dispensary

The proposal to open a cannabis dispensary in Westwood will be up for discussion during this Tuesday’s Lassen County Planning Commission meeting. Ravinder and Harpreet Sandhu are looking to open the dispensary in an existing commercial building off of HWY 36 and Mooney road.... Read More.

Minimal Rain with Latest Storm But Brings Much-Needed Water

The area got some much-needed rain over the weekend with a windy storm passing through. The storm also produced some lightning yet, despite the dry conditions and minimal strikes no known ignitions were detected. Overall the area received light rain totals with the most... Read More.

LNF Opens Butte Lake Campgrounds Following Dixie Fire Clean-Up

You can now reserve Butte lake campgrounds. The Lassen National forest has opened the sites following hazardous tree clean-up. Yet when making a reservation the forest service has issued notice that the sites do not have drinking water and the boat ramp is temporarily... Read More.

LNF Opens Offices After COVID Closures

Ranger Stations and Offices re-open across the Lassen National forest after two years of COVID closures. Starting today you can walk back into any of the ranger district offices or visitor centers without a mask if making a quick visit. Only if the county... Read More.

Community Pool Re-Opens After Main Pump Break

Honey lake valley community pool has re-opened following a main pump break early last week. Parts arrived for the repairs by Friday and the pool was able to open by Sunday for swimmers. The delay in opening was due to the pool needing to... Read More.