Inmate Escape Blamed on Staff Oversight and Facility Weaknesses

An internal investigation by the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office cites staff complacency, lack of oversight, and structural issues at the old county jail for inmate Caleb Lee Duerr’s September 27 escape. According to a November 12th report submitted to the Plumas County Supervisors, Jail... Read More.

Vagrants Blamed for Friday’s Riverside Dr. Home Fire

Vagrants started the house fire on Riverside Drive on Friday, according to the Susanville Fire Department.Once the fire was quickly knocked down around 10:30 Frienday morning, investigations found that it had started in a pile of trash in the back of the house at... Read More.