Diamond Crest Explosion

Press Release On September 5th, 2021 at approximately 1:40 a.m., The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an explosion on Diamond Crest Road in Susanville. Officers from the California Highway Patrol were able to hear the explosion from their office and immediately... Read More.

Lassen County Schools Update – September 7th

Schaffer Students will be on independent study this week as staff has had COVID exposure. Students will return in class on Tuesday Sept 14th. Packets can be picked up on Wednesday, the 8th, from 10:00 am-noon. Diamondview Middle School students return to class today after... Read More.

Wild Horse Gather

2021 Wild Horse Gather set to begin Sept. 15 Alturas, Calif., Sept. 7, 2021—The USDA Forest Service will begin gathering 600 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory on Sept. 15, 2021 to continue moving toward the 206-402 appropriate management level prescribed... Read More.

Dixie Fire Update

Forest Service News Release Dixie Fire Update for Monday, September 6, 2021 910,495 Acres 57% Containment 3,919 Total Personnel Lassen and Plumas National Forests-The southeastern part of the Dixie Fire continues to produce extreme fire behavior daily, spreading south and east in very dry and receptive fuels. Smoke... Read More.

Structure Fie and Gunshot Victim

Press Release On September 5th, 2021 at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received several 911 calls regarding a structure fire and gunshot victim on Wingfield Road. Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, fire personnel and SEMSA ambulance were dispatched... Read More.