Snow Returns-Briefly

Snow has returned back to the region, nowhere near the amount of “deepcember” yet the region saw several inches of snowfall and up to a foot in the higher elevations. The winter weather advisory did expire this morning at 10am. Yet light snow showers... Read More.

Pile Burning Operations Make Smoke Visible to Quincy Residents

The Mt Hough Ranger District will begin burning piles northwest of Quincy in the Butterfly-Twain Project. Smoke will be visible in the area north of Snake Lake and south of Butterfly Valley. If conditions allow, burning will continue through the week.

City of Portola to Extend COVID Local Emergency Proclaimation

Despite nearing an endemic phase of the COVID 19 virus the City of Portola will discuss extending a state of emergency and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings for all governing bodies of the city. The proclamation would extend the local emergency through March 11th of... Read More.

Lassen County Historic Courthouse Renovation to Enter Phase 3

The Historic Courthouse in Susanville moves into phase 3 of reconstruction. The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will be considering authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign an agreement for over 400k dollars with an architectural and engineering firm. Phase three will consist... Read More.

Smoke Near Thompson Peak is Pile Burning Operation

Smoke visible from Thompson peak throughout the last few weeks has been from a nearly completed pile burning operation. A contractor for the Lassen Fire Safe Council has completed more than 400 acres as part of its Thompson Peak Initiative. High Sierra Fire Inc.... Read More.