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Brief Internet Outage Alert for Portola Residents February 6

Monday, February 3

When: Thursday, February 6th, between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Where: PST residential customers in Portola What: Possible internet outage lasting up to 15 minutes On Thursday, February 6th, between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications will perform maintenance work on our fiber plant in Portola.... Read More.

Convicted Jan. 6 rioter now found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents

Wednesday, November 20

(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) -- A convicted Jan. 6 rioter has now been found guilty of plotting to murder FBI agents who were investigating the Capitol insurrection.Edward Kelley, 35, was convicted Wednesday in the federal case against him in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to the Department of... Read More.

Former Detroit Lions linebacker charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6

Thursday, November 14

(WASHINGTON) -- A former NFL linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions faces charges for allegedly engaging in a series of assaults on law enforcement during the Jan. 6 attack on... Read More.

Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trumps win

Friday, November 8

(WASHINGTON) -- Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, he sought a full pardon by claiming that Donald Trump's victory on Election Day vindicated his actions.Zachary Alam told the court that he wanted a new... Read More.

Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant’s bid to delay case after Trump victory

Wednesday, November 6

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's election victory is already beginning to elicit requests from his supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol for delays in their cases due to the potential they could be pardoned after Trump's inauguration.Attorneys for Christopher Carnell, a... Read More.

Jan. 6 defendant requests delay in case, citing potential of pardon from President-elect Trump

Wednesday, November 6

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: 6 paramedics killed in Lebanon

Friday, November 1

(LONDON) -- The Israel Defense Forces conducted what it called "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month.Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes and ground fighting continued in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the... Read More.

At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Orlando Halloween night shooting

Friday, November 1

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando, police said.Police in Orlando, Florida, first received reports of a shooting at around 1 a.m. and immediately responded to the scene,... Read More.

Vice President Harris marks 6 years since “unspeakable” Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Sunday, October 27

(PITTSBURG,, P.A.) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday commemorated six years since the deadly shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue."This unspeakable act – fueled by antisemitic hate – was the deadliest attack on the American Jewish community in our Nation’s history," Harris... Read More.

After 6 Years LCSO K9 Hank Retires

Tuesday, May 14

K9 Hank retires after 6 years of helping the LCSO apprehend suspects and remove deadly drugs off the streets.The Sheirff’s office says K9 Hank began his career with the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office in November 2017, where he was assigned to his handler, Deputy... Read More.