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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $40,000.00 Grant to the Susanville Fire Department for New Emergency Response Equipment

Wednesday, December 3

The Susanville Fire Department is proud to announce it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase new extrication equipment. Known as the “jaws of life,” first responders use these specialized tools to safely rescue crash victims trapped inside a vehicle. We... Read More.

Eagle Lake Boat Dock Pulled for Winter

Wednesday, December 3

Lassen National Forest announced that the Eagle Lake boat dock will be pulled for the season on December 4th for safety reasons. The Eagle Lake boat launch at Eagle Lake remains open. Campgrounds openings and the latest on recreation opportunities can be found at

Surprise Valley Electric Urges Customers to Answer Automated Calls

Wednesday, December 3

Surprise Valley Electric Cooperative is reminding members to pick up automated calls from the utility, noting that the system is used to deliver important updates and reduce call volume at its office. According to the cooperative, the automated system sends notices about planned outages, tree-cutting... Read More.

Center for Biological Diversity Moves to Force Federal Gray Wolf Recovery Plan

Wednesday, December 3

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for failing to develop a national gray wolf recovery plan under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This follows the Trump administration’s recent decision... Read More.

Prescribed Fire Boosts Carbon Storage and Resilience in Sierra Nevada Forests

Wednesday, December 3

CalFire Lassen-Modoc Unit stated that a 20 year long project in the Sierra Nevada has found that routinely using prescribed fire helps forests keep more carbon locked in their largest, most fire-resilient trees while also lowering the risk of severe wildfire. Highlights from the (tag)... Read More.

Willow Creek Wildlife Area Agricultural Burn

Wednesday, December 3

CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit will be assisting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with a habitat improvement project located at the Willow Creek Wildlife Area (Willow Creek Valley). This project is expected to begin on Wednesday December 3rd, 2025, and may continue... Read More.

ROGER SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY TO 40-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE MURDER OF TERRY ARNDT

Tuesday, December 2

This morning, Roger Neil Schmidt pled guilty to the charge of First-Degree Murder with special allegations, for the 1984 murder of 18-year-old Terry Arndt and the sexual assault of an 18-year-old confidential victim. On December 14, 1984, Terry Arndt was fatally shot and a young... Read More.

Lassen County Firewise Communities Achieve 2025-2026 Renewal Boosting Wildfire Safety

Tuesday, December 2

Congratulations to all twelve Lassen County Firewise USA communities on achieving renewal status for 2025-2026! A special thank you to the Resident Leaders who have dedicated their time to making properties and common areas safer from wildfires. Your efforts are vital to the safety... Read More.

Quincy Friends Donate Book Sale Proceeds to Support Plumas County Community Aid

Tuesday, December 2

The Quincy Friends of the Plumas County Library group announced that it is donating the entire proceeds of its November book sale to three local community assistance organizations: the Community Assistance Network, the Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center, and the Indian Valley Food... Read More.

CalTrans Route 36 Planned Closure

Tuesday, December 2

HEADS UP - ROUTE 36 CLOSURE PLANNED DEC. 6 AND 7: A full closure of Route 36 is scheduled east of Swimmer’s Delight between post miles 15.7 and 16.3 the weekend of December 6 and 7 to support slide-response work. The long detour requires... Read More.

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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $40,000.00 Grant to the Susanville Fire Department for New Emergency Response Equipment

Eagle Lake Boat Dock Pulled for Winter

Surprise Valley Electric Urges Customers to Answer Automated Calls

Center for Biological Diversity Moves to Force Federal Gray Wolf Recovery Plan

Prescribed Fire Boosts Carbon Storage and Resilience in Sierra Nevada Forests

Willow Creek Wildlife Area Agricultural Burn

ROGER SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY TO 40-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE MURDER OF TERRY ARNDT

Lassen County Firewise Communities Achieve 2025-2026 Renewal Boosting Wildfire Safety

Quincy Friends Donate Book Sale Proceeds to Support Plumas County Community Aid

CalTrans Route 36 Planned Closure

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