Caltrans Updates 70 Closure

Caltrans says work to remove debris from the Highway 70 slide is underway. The most significant slide at post mile 15 has completely blocked the roadway from the consecutive storms that brought the hillside down starting in January. Crews are focusing on removing hazardous... Read More.

Children Returned After Being Abducted 7 Months Ago

Lassen County District Attorney's Office announces the safe return of two children abducted from Susanville. Faith and Trinity Coger, the  6 and 16-year-old children of Kyle Coger and Ashley Seals, were allegedly taken out of the area by their parents in October of last year... Read More.

Plumas Schools To Stop Bullying with School Safety Tech

Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) is partnering with a tech company to combat campus bullying. Through a comprehensive anonymous reporting platform offered by STOPit Solutions, a leading provider of school safety technology, the county education system aims to create a safer and more... Read More.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Goes Cashless

Leave your cash at home; starting May 1, Lassen Volcanic National Park will switch to a cashless fee system and only accept electronic or mobile payments for entrance and permit fees. Even self-registration pay stations, often called "iron rangers," will require you to provide credit... Read More.

Officials Warn of Dangerous Spring Waterways from Melting Snowpack

California officials say to stay out of the water this spring, warning of increased danger around waterways due to this season's historical statewide snowpack. The DWR's April snow survey revealed the statewide snowpack is currently over 200% of the average. The State Parks' Division of... Read More.

Modoc Ntl Forest Snowpack Doubles 30yr Average

Modoc National Forest says the snowpack around the forest is impressive, matching that of the snowpack across the state. The Forest Service completed its largest round of snow surveys for the 2023 season. A survey was completed at Blue Lake to round out the month... Read More.

Lassen Supervisor Brings Career Workshop to Retain County Youth

One Lassen County supervisor aims to bring an annual career opportunity workshop to the county's youth. Jason Ingram, district 5 supervisor, realizing the unprecedented workforce shortage throughout the county, said it's time to provide career opportunities to students to encourage economic prosperity in Lassen. The... Read More.