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Sand Mountain Recreation Area Faces Rising Visitor Safety Concerns and Environmental Challenges

Wednesday, April 16

Sand Mountain Recreation Area, located approximately 25 miles east of Fallon, has seen an increase in recreationist's during holiday weekends. Within the last few years, Sand Mountain visitation during Easter weekend has increased to approximately 2,500 visitors.The increase in visitation has created human health... Read More.

Abigail Hale Appointed to Lassen County Board of Education for Trustee Area 2

Thursday, March 13

The Lassen County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Abigail Hale to fill the Trustee Area 2 vacancy, representing the Westwood Unified School District. Hale was officially appointed during the Board’s meeting on March 12, 2025, and will serve the remainder of the... Read More.

Road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area

Wednesday, March 12

Road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area, which is 28 miles east of Fallon will start on March 17.The main road will be repaved, a helipad will be installed, and low water crossings will be repaired.The Bureau of Land Management Carson... Read More.

Lassen County Board of Education Appoints William Zinn to Trustee Area 4

Friday, February 14

Susanville, CA—In a decisive move to strengthen educational leadership, the Lassen County Board of Education has appointed William “Will” Zinn to fill the Trustee Area 4 vacancy. This area encompasses the Fort Sage, Ravendale-Termo, and Shaffer Elementary School Districts. Zinn's official appointment was confirmed... Read More.

Power Outage Alert for Repairs in Merrillville Rd Area on January 17th

Thursday, January 16

LMUD announced, In order for crews to complete necessary repairs, customers on Merrillville Rd, Eagle Lake, and Spaulding will be without power tomorrow, January 17th from approximately 11:00 a.m. to noon. LMUD Thanks you for your patience.

Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

Monday, December 16

- The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will end on April 30, 2025. This habitat area is located 20 miles north of Reno, NV and... Read More.

New 837 Area Code Set to Join 530 Region in 2025

Thursday, December 12

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians that the new 837 area code will be added as an overlay to the 530 area code region starting January 31, 2025.With new telephone numbers in the 530 area code region in high... Read More.

Live Fire Fuel Reduction in Adin Area of Western Modoc County

Tuesday, December 10

The Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit in coordination with CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife will be conduction a 100 acre pile burn project in Dutch Flat area. The project area is in western Modoc County and will be visible from Highway 299. The project... Read More.

Third Minor Earthquake Jolts Susanville Area

Thursday, October 31

Seismic activity has intensified in the Round Valley area, with a third earthquake striking last evening. The magnitude 3.1 quake shook the region shortly after 10 p.m. on October 30th.Though it was relatively minor and likely went unfelt by most residents, the U.S. Geological... Read More.

Set of Earthquakes Rattle Susanville Area

Monday, October 28

Residents in Lassen County experienced two earthquakes this weekend. A preliminary 3.6-magnitude quake struck at 11:48 a.m., centered roughly 6.5 miles north of Susanville, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This tremor was felt widely across Susanville and surrounding areas, including Honey... Read More.