Discover the Great Basin Desert in Cedarville

Cedarville, located just over a two-hour drive from Susanville, offers an opportunity to explore the unique Great Basin desert. The Surprise Valley Hot Springs is an excellent choice for accommodation, featuring private hot tubs filled with mineral water, perfect for relaxation.Traveling east on BLM’s... Read More.

Stranded in the Desert The Unforgettable Rescue of Randy and Boni

U{DATE: Volunteers from the nonprofit 775 Offroad & Recovery successfully retrieved a 1987 Suzuki Samurai from the Nevada desert on Wednesday morning.A local couple is sharing how they survived the Nevada desert after being reported missing for three days.You may remember a report when... Read More.

Attempted Homicide of High Desert Prison Officer Sparks Investigation

Officials at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) are investigating an attack on a peace officer as an attempted homicide, following a violent incident in the facility earlier this week.It happened on the morning of November 20, 2024, when incarcerated individual Deandre Howard allegedly attacked... Read More.

Guilty Verdict in 2019 High Desert State Prison Murder Case

Lassen County’s District Attorney’s Office says HDSP inmate Russell James McAllister was found guilty on July 18, 2024, of first-degree murder for the killing of a fellow inmate in 2019 McAllister was also convicted of possessing a weapon while incarcerated.McAllister has been in state... Read More.

Wildfire Quickly Knocked Down Near High Desert State Prison

Quick work from allied agencies knocked down a 2-acre wildfire near High Desert State Prison on Monday evening.Around 7:43 p.m., fire crews from the prison spotted smoke and quickly responded, calling for more units to assist. The fire grew another quarter acre in size... Read More.

CDCR Investiagtes High Desert Inmate Death

JUNE 7, 2024 SUSANVILLE – There is an ongoing investigation regarding the death of an incarcerated person who was involved in a physical altercation and later succumbed to injuries.On June 5 at approximately 7:18 a.m., correctional staff observed Jarray D. Birdon and another incarcerated individual... Read More.