Townhill Break Check Project Gets Finalized

Caltrans finalized the finishing touches to the Townhill break check project that will bring you minor delays just outside of Susanville on SR 36.Crews will be expanding the existing truck brake check parking area. The project also includes new safety lighting, new striping, and... Read More.

SPD to Make Compliance Check on Owner of Vicious Dogs

Susanville Police Chief Ryan Cochran announced to City Council that the Police Department would be conducting a follow-up on John Murray, the owner of the hybrid Wolf dogs running loose throughout town, causing stress to the community as they attacked pets and wildlife. Murray... Read More.

Modoc Recieves 5 Million Dollar Check to Pay Off Legacy Debt

This week Modoc county received the 5 million dollars secured by Assemblywoman Dahle in July of last year to pay off the county’s legacy debt.Rural County Representatives of California said it’s not a problem only Modoc county is experiencing that “Throughout California, rural hospitals... Read More.

Loyalton Check Fraud Report Leads to Arrest of Mail Thief

Sierra County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrest a suspect for identity theft, check fraud, grand theft, and money laundering. In early November, deputies responded to White's Sierra Station in Loyalton for the report of check fraud, where a vendor's 6200 dollar check was reported stolen.... Read More.

RNO Says Check Your Flights- FAA System Outage Causes Delays

An overnight FAA system failure grounded all planes across the nation this morning.The situation remained very fluid. The FAA notified of the outage affecting its Notice to Air Missions system around 3 am this morning. This is a crucial system for providing safety information... Read More.

School Bus Catches Fire at Town Hill Break Check

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit:Engines 2261 and 2271 responded to the report of a School Bus fire on Highway 36 at the Brake Check area. The fire was contained to the engine compartment and NO CHILDREN were on board. Thankfully the School Bus Driver was... Read More.

Caltrans Townhill Break Check Project Begins

Beginning at 11 am today plan Caltrans will begin the Townhill Brake Check project along highway 36 just West of Susanville. The project will expand the existing truck brake check parking area to include new safety lighting, new striping and pavement repairs. Those delays... Read More.

Check Road Conditions

STATE ROUTE 70 CLOSURE: Due to mudslides and flooding, State Route 70 remains closed from Jarbo Gap to the Greenville Wye. Please avoid the area as crews continue to work to clear the roadway.Make sure you check the road conditions before traveling out.  Snow,... Read More.