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Bomb Threat Shakes Modoc County Elections Office Amid Tense Post-Election Climate

Monday, November 11

Just days after a fiercely contested presidential election, Modoc County’s election office was shaken by a bomb threat that triggered a rapid response from local and federal authorities. Modoc County Auditor and Clerk/Registrar of Voters Stephanie Wellemeyer received an alarming email claiming that a... Read More.

Major Weapons and Explosives Bust in Westwood: Lassen Sheriff’s Call in Aid of Shasta Bomb Squad

Wednesday, March 13

Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office made a startling discovery during a proactive patrol on Saturday, February 24, responding to a storage unit in Westwood. Deputies encountered Anthony Kau-we, a local, and learned of his violation of a domestic violence protective order. The... Read More.

Bomb Threat at Portola Jr./Sr. High School Ends in the Arrest of a Student

Tuesday, September 19

Yesterday afternoon, just before the conclusion of the school day, according to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office, the High School "received notification of a potential bomb threat which was reported to staff by a student."The Plumas County Sheriff's Office promptly dispatched deputies to address... Read More.

PCSO Investigates Improvised Explosive Found in Portola

Monday, May 22

On Sunday, May 21st, around 12:58, the Plumas County Sheriff's office received a call regarding what was suspected to be an explosive device found at the 500 block east of Sierra Avenue near the disc golf course.The Portola Sheriff's Office and the Butte... Read More.

Man Makes Bomb Threat in Quincy Trailer Park, CHP Diverted Hwy Traffic and PCSO Evacuated Homes

Thursday, January 26

That was not the only threat made in Plumas; Wednesday afternoon, a man was also making threats while being evicted at the Evergreen Trailer Park in Quincy.The incident caused highway 70 traffic diverted and homes to be evacuated because he shouted, “better get out... Read More.

Rare Bomb Cyclone Brings Rain and Snow to Your Afternoon Commute

Wednesday, January 4

An impressive and rare “bomb” cyclone is building off the coast of California this morning, expected to bring heavy amounts of rain and snow later this afternoon. Flash flood warnings have been issued over the Dixie fire burn scar. When traveling through these areas,... Read More.

LC Sheriff Says Bomb Scare Likely from Local With Prior Explosives Making History

Thursday, August 11

The homemade explosive found along the road in a ditch in the Johnstonville area of Lassen County is suspected to be related to a local man with prior history of explosives-making. Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon says that man lived near the area where... Read More.

Bomb Squad Called for Suspicious Package on Johnstonville Rd. – 395 Closed

Tuesday, August 9

A suspicious package has closed a section of highway 395. The Lassen County sheriff’s office closed the section between East Johnstonville road and the Susan River Fire Hall after Caltrans road workers found the suspicious package in a ditch near Johnstonville Quality Foods. You... Read More.

Bomb threat at Northern California prison followed alleged employee shooting

Wednesday, September 22

A High Desert State Prison employee is on leave amid allegations he shot another prison employee Sunday in Susanville.On Monday, someone made a bomb threat to the same prison, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokeswoman Dana Simas confirmed in the email.“It has not yet... Read More.

Stories tagged with: bomb

Bomb Threat Shakes Modoc County Elections Office Amid Tense Post-Election Climate

Major Weapons and Explosives Bust in Westwood: Lassen Sheriff’s Call in Aid of Shasta Bomb Squad

Bomb Threat at Portola Jr./Sr. High School Ends in the Arrest of a Student

PCSO Investigates Improvised Explosive Found in Portola

Man Makes Bomb Threat in Quincy Trailer Park, CHP Diverted Hwy Traffic and PCSO Evacuated Homes

Rare Bomb Cyclone Brings Rain and Snow to Your Afternoon Commute

LC Sheriff Says Bomb Scare Likely from Local With Prior Explosives Making History

Bomb Squad Called for Suspicious Package on Johnstonville Rd. – 395 Closed

Bomb threat at Northern California prison followed alleged employee shooting

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