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Recap of the actions taken by the Susanville City Council at, March 5 meeting.

Thursday, March 6

Here’s a recap of the actions taken by the Susanville City Council at its Wednesday, March 5 meeting.The Susanville City Council met in closed session for two items — a conference with labor negotiators (Administrative Bargaining Unit) and an evaluation of the City Manager.... Read More.

Cheer on Our Tigers at the Division 5 Championships Today

Sunday, March 2

Wishing our Tigers the best of luck as they compete in the Divison 5 Championships at Shasta College today! We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication. Tune into NFHS to cheer them on! Go Tigers!Graphic by Kate Henson

Significant Fentanyl Seizure on Interstate 5 Near Mount Shasta

Tuesday, February 11

MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. — A routine traffic stop on Interstate 5 led to a major drug bust by a Siskiyou County Sheriff's deputy early Monday morning, Feb. 10th.The incident occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. when a white Toyota Camry was pulled over for a... Read More.

Boosting Forest Resilience California Secures $5 Million for Sustainable Management

Tuesday, January 7

Januray 6th, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced the receipt of $5 million to support the California Forest Improvement Program. This funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Inflation Reduction Act funding, aimed at strengthening financial incentives for private... Read More.

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israel kills 5 in central Beirut, officials say

Tuesday, November 19

(LONDON) -- The Israel Defense Forces continued its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the strip -- and in Lebanon, with Israeli attacks on targets nationwide including in the capital Beirut. The strikes form the backdrop for... Read More.

November 5 Election Update- Thursday

Thursday, November 7

Voter turnout increases as more ballots arrive in Lassen.Ballots trickle into the the elections office where 3,000 ballots were already awaiting processing Wednesday afternoon according to Registrar of Voters Julie Bustamonte. 1000 more ballots were added to the tabulation reaching a 53% voter turnout... Read More.

Tahoe National Forest Receives Additional $5 Million for Wildfire Risk Reduction

Tuesday, September 24

The Tahoe National Forest has been awarded an additional $5 million to support wildfire mitigation efforts, expanding on previous investments aimed at enhancing forest health and reducing fire risks. This funding will be used to conduct fuels reduction work across 1,432 acres in areas... Read More.

Water Rates on the Rise, City Council Approves 42% Increase Over 5 years

Friday, August 23

The proposed tiered water rate increase was met with minimal public opposition Wednesday evening during the council's meeting, as only five individuals protested the decision, and two spoke at the podium. Despite this, the council called it “a necessary evil” and unanimously approved the... Read More.

Park Fire Containment Grows, 34% August 5, 2024

Monday, August 5

Containment on the Park fire continues to improve while the active fire in the Northeastern edge remains active and the most challenging terrain for firefighters.The Lassen National Forest says Firefighters have been aggressively battling the Park Fire since it started on July 24, but... Read More.

5 Arrested in Uptown High-Risk Search Warrant Resulting in the Seizure of Illegal Firearms and Drugs

Friday, May 10

In a pre-dawn operation on May 8th, 2024, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a high-risk search warrant at a residence on Dillon Court in Susanville. The operation involved the deployment of the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and Drone Team... Read More.