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Icelandic volcano previously dormant for 800 years erupting again

Thursday, November 21

A once long-dormant volcano in Iceland is erupting again and impacting activity in a populated region nearby.The volcano, on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland, began erupting at Sundhnukar on Wednesday night and peaked at about 2 a.m. local time Thursday, according to the... Read More.

Thunderstorms Knock Out Power to Over 800 Homes

Friday, June 9

A late evening thunderstorm knocked out power for over 900 homes for over 4 hours last evening.The lights went out just after 5 pm in Janesville and in the Standish Litchfield areas. Lassen Municipal Utility Crews quickly responded, locating the problem area on the... Read More.

Downed Powerline Causes Outage for 800 Homes

Wednesday, June 7

A lightning strike causes an outage for over 800 homes in Susanville. Last evening around 7 pm, the lights went out into town across the Richmond Road area. LMUD says a line went down near Diamond Mountain Golf Course on Richmond and Brantly Dr.... Read More.

800 Reservations Cancelled due to Snow on the Plumas National Forest

Monday, May 1

Snow forces the cancellation of nearly 800 reservations in the Plumas National Forest. Winter continues to cause challenges affecting opening dates for recreation sites. Forest Service recreation staff and Outdoors in Plumas employees are still out assessing storm damage and hazardous trees, making necessary repairs,... Read More.

BLM Purchases 800 Acres Over 5 Years as Part of “America the Beautiful’ Initiative

Friday, January 20

The Bureau of Land Management announces nearly 800 acres of land have been purchased over the last five years to expand efforts in habitat conservation and recreation opportunities, much of which surrounds the Susanville area.The expansion, as BLM state director Karen Mouristen, says, “... Read More.