Vegetation Fire

PRESS RELEASE August 15, 2021 On August 15, 2021, at approximately 0350hrs The Susanville Fire Department responded to the area of Main and Foss St. for a reported vegetation fire. E621 from the Susanville Fire Department arrived on scene and found 30’x15’ vegetation fire alongside the Paiute Creek. The... Read More.

Governor Newson Secures Disaster Declaration from Biden

Governor Newsom announced today that the White House approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response to wildfires and support impacted communities in Lassen, Nevada, Placer and Plumas counties. “This is great news for our citizens,”... Read More.

Fatal Collision

Highway 395, North of Deep Cut Road, at an undetermined speed. For unknown reasons, Mr. Sisk allowed the Buick to drift to the left into the southbound lane and onto the west dirt shoulder. Mr. Sisk attempted to correct by turning to the right.... Read More.

Fatal Accident on 44

On August 22 at approximately 3:26 pm, Michelle Hedrick was driving her 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on State Route 44, near mile post marker 12.42. Ms. Hedrick allowed her Chevrolet Tahoe to leave the road and drive onto the dirt shoulder. Ms. Hedrick veered... Read More.

Dixie Fire Update

DIXIE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 08/24/2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. INCIDENT FACTS Incident Start Date: 7/13/2021 Incident Start Time: 5:15 p.m. Incident Type: Vegetation Cause: Under Investigation Incident Location: Feather River Canyon near Cresta Powerhouse CAL FIRE Unit: Butte, Lassen-Modoc, Tehama Unified Command Agencies: CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service, National Park Service Size:... Read More.

Fraud Alert

Fraud Alert!!! We have received a number of reports related to a phone scam/ fraud. The caller is identifying himself as a Lassen County Sheriff’s Deputy and using names of local deputies. The caller solicits payment for outstanding warrants. The number will look like it... Read More.

Dixie Fire Update

DIXIE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 08/24/2021 Time: 7:00 a.m. INCIDENT FACTS Incident Start Date: 7/13/2021 Incident Start Time: 5:15 p.m. Incident Type: Vegetation Cause: Under Investigation Incident Location: Feather River Canyon near Cresta Powerhouse CAL FIRE Unit: Butte, Lassen-Modoc, Tehama Unified Command Agencies: CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service, National Park Service Size:... Read More.

Recall Ballots Arriving and How You Can Make Sure to Get yours

Recall ballots are arriving in your mailbox. With the mail shuffle we are experiencing due to the Dixie fire, Julie Bustamante, Lassen County’s Clerk Recorder, reassures you that you will be able to vote.  If you cannot retireve your ballot in your mailbox due... Read More.

August 23rd Evacuation Status Update

**Evacuation Status Updates ** Aug 23, 2021 Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for: •Janesville and Milford east of Hwy 395 from A3/Standish Buntingville Rd south to the Thunder Mtn. Rd Intersection - Zones LAS-E013 and LAS-E011-B •Milford east of Hwy 395 from the Flux Rd intersection south... Read More.

Quincy Man Arrested After Starting Fires in Evacuated Ordred Area

A Quincy man, David Hyde, was arrested after starting fires in burn piles at his Genesee Valley road home. His property remains within the mandatory evacuation ordered area. Hyde also prevented fire crews from putting out the fires and intervened several times, even spraying... Read More.