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Fatal Dump Truck Accident in Under Investigation

Tuesday, April 22

AT APPROXIMATELY 0923 HOURS, A SAN JOSE MAN WAS DRIVING HIS COMPANIES 2018 KENWORTH DUMP TRUCK SOUTHBOUND ON PONDEROSA WAY, APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES SOUTH OF PLUM CREEK ROAD. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS HE ALLOWED THE DUMP TRUCK TO TRAVEL OFF OF THE WEST SHOULDER OF... Read More.

Sierra County Warns of Hantavirus Risk After Three Fatal Cases in Mammoth Lakes

Wednesday, April 9

Sierra County Sheriff's Office issued a press release warning the public against the Hantavirus after three recent deaths in the Mammoth Lakes area caused by hantavirus infection, a tragic reminder that, although rare, hantavirus can be extremely serious and often deadly.What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is... Read More.

Elderly Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Sutter County Hunting Incident

Monday, April 7

An 80-year-old man was arrested and charged with second degree murder after authorities responded to a fatal hunting incident in a State Wildlife area in Sutter County.At around 9 a.m. Sunday morning, deputies with the Sutter County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of... Read More.

Fatal Highway 99 Crash Claims Lives of Two Women in Chico

Thursday, February 20

CHICO, Calif. — A fatal collision on February 15 claimed the lives of two women, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).The incident occurred at approximately 10:48 p.m. when a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Highway 99, north of Shippee Road. The... Read More.

Washoe County Homicide Investigation of Doyle Man: Public Assistance Sought in Fatal Shooting Near California Border

Friday, February 7

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that occurred near the California border. Deputies from both Washoe County and Lassen County responded to Fish Springs Road following a report of a battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, they discovered a man... Read More.

Southern California Edison Equipment Under Investigation for Wildfire Links Amid Fatal Blazes

Thursday, February 6

LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison (SCE) reported on Thursday that its equipment may have been involved in igniting the Hurst Fire, a minor wildfire in Los Angeles, amid an ongoing investigation. This development coincided with two larger fires in the region that resulted... Read More.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on US-395 Sparks Investigation

Thursday, January 30

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported a tragic accident that occurred on January 30, 2025, at around 5:40 AM on US-395, north of Waldron Lane. The crash resulted in the deaths of three individuals. According to the CHP, the incident began when a... Read More.

Fatal Accident Claims Life of Mt. Shasta Man on State Route 139

Sunday, January 26

A 45-year-old Mt. Shasta man is dead after an early morning incident on State Route 139 between Adin and Susanville.According to the California Highway Patrol the man died after a single-vehicle incident that occurred at 3:50 in the morning on Sunday, January 26, 2025.The... Read More.

Driver’s Identity Remains Unknown in Fatal Collision Near Dixie Canyon Rd.

Friday, November 22

A tragic collision on SR-89 claimed the life of one individual on the afternoon of November 20.Just before 4:30 p.m., a grey Subaru Outback traveling northbound veered off the roadway, struck a cedar tree, and caught fire. The vehicle was engulfed in flames, and... Read More.

Sole Survivor of Fatal Crash Reunites with First Responders in Susanville

Friday, October 4

Local responders shared the miraculous story over social media of the heartwarming reunion as Sheryl, the sole survivor of a horrific car accident outside Susanville in August 2023, returned to thank the emergency personnel who saved her life. The crash, which claimed the lives... Read More.

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Fatal Dump Truck Accident in Under Investigation

Sierra County Warns of Hantavirus Risk After Three Fatal Cases in Mammoth Lakes

Elderly Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Sutter County Hunting Incident

Fatal Highway 99 Crash Claims Lives of Two Women in Chico

Washoe County Homicide Investigation of Doyle Man: Public Assistance Sought in Fatal Shooting Near California Border

Southern California Edison Equipment Under Investigation for Wildfire Links Amid Fatal Blazes

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on US-395 Sparks Investigation

Fatal Accident Claims Life of Mt. Shasta Man on State Route 139

Driver’s Identity Remains Unknown in Fatal Collision Near Dixie Canyon Rd.

Sole Survivor of Fatal Crash Reunites with First Responders in Susanville

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