Lassen County Unemployment Rates Drop Below Pre-Pandemic Rates

Lassen County continues to fill the job market despite a high unemployment rate across the nation. Alliance for Workforce Development had a successful job fair this fall and has aided the county in filling many vacant positions as well as building job seekers skills... Read More.

Plumas County Sheriff Johns Announces Candidacy

Sheriff Todd Johns will be running for the Sheriffs-Coroner office in Plumas County in this June's local election. The current Sheriff announced his candidacy despite being up for retirement this May. The sheriff said simply, "there is still a lot of work to be... Read More.

Cedar Pass Snow Park Remains Closed Through the Season

Lassen County is fortunate enough to be located near two great rural ski hills, Coppervale just off hwy 36 and Cedar Pass Snow Park located 20 minutes from Alturas in the Warner Mountains. Both operate with one lift and offer a family friendly atmosphere.... Read More.

Janseville Elementary School Closes Amid Surge in COVID Cases

Janesville elementary is the second school to close this week in Lassen county. The school has been forced to close its doors to students following a surge in positive COVID cases. If your students attend the school independent study resources will become available. The... Read More.

DUI Arrest

A Susanville man was arrested for driving under the influence January 4th, after a wild three-car collision on Highway 395 near Main Street in Janesville sent another driver to Renown Medical Center with moderate injuries.According to details provided by the Susanville Office of the... Read More.

State Route 36 – one way traffic control

State Route 36 near Fredonyer Summit (Lassen County): 24/7 one-way traffic control is in effect for emergency roadway repairs. Slow down in the area. No current ETO on when traffic control will be lifted.Use QuickMap for updated highway conditions: Read More.

Johnstonville School Closes this week

Johnstonville Families, We regret to inform you that due to a lack of available staff, we will be closing school for the remainder of the week (1/10/22 - 1/14/22). We want everyone to be safe and ready to return to school on Tuesday, January 18th.... Read More.

State Route 70 is currently open t

STATE ROUTE 70 UPDATE: State Route 70 is currently open to through traffic between Jarbo Gap and the Greenville Wye following a closure due to a slide near the Butte/Plumas County line. Debris removal and roadway repairs have been completed and the area was... Read More.

Prescribe Burns

The Mount Hough Ranger District will be burning 6 acres of piles (although map says 16) northeast of Quincy starting today, January 11th. Piles can produce smoke for a few days once ignition is complete.This project is within a Defensible Fuel Profile Zone and... Read More.

Susanville PD Visits 25 Licensed Businesses for Alcohol Compliance Checks

Susanville Police DepartmentPress Release January 3, 2022On the night of December 31, 2021, Officers from the City of Susanville conducted a General Enforcement Operation through a grant funded by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This operation allowed the Susanville Police Department to visit 25... Read More.