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River Rescue Highlights Dangers of Cold Water Amid Warm Weather

Monday, April 21

The air is warm but the river water is ice cold. Stay out of the water.Early Sunday afternoon, a code 2 Medical Check Out by CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department was request by State Parks for victims that had been flushed through a class... Read More.

Tragic Drug Bust Highlights Dangers Faced by Law Enforcement

Monday, March 31

In a significant multi-county drug bust operation, Butte County drug agents, alongside other law enforcement agencies, conducted raids that resulted in the tragic death of Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte. The operation, which unfolded on a Wednesday, involved serving 20 warrants across Butte, Tehama,... Read More.

Methamphetamine Conviction in Susanville Highlights Rural California’s Drug Challenges

Thursday, March 13

The recent conviction of Jose Magallanes in Susanville underscores the persistent issue of methamphetamine possession in rural Northern California. This case highlights the challenges faced by Lassen County, as well as neighboring areas like Modoc County, in managing drug-related offenses and repeat offenders. The... Read More.

Solo Skier Rescued on Mount Shasta Highlights Backcountry Safety Essentials

Tuesday, March 11

On Friday, March 7th, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Team received a call from a skier that had injured his leg in a skiing accident at approximately 10,000 feet on Mount Shasta.The reporting party, a 39-year-old male, was an... Read More.

Unvaccinated Adults Death in New Mexico Highlights Measles Risk Amid Outbreaks

Friday, March 7

An adult in New Mexico has died following a measles infection, as confirmed by state health officials, though the direct cause of death has not been established. The deceased was unvaccinated and did not seek medical attention. This individual was from Lea County, adjacent... Read More.

DMV Highlights New Laws in 2025

Monday, December 30

Sideshows and Street Takeovers – AB 1978 (Sanchez), AB 2186 (Wallis), AB 2807 (Villapudua) and AB 3085 (Gipson) These laws are part of a package signed by Governor Newsom in September to help law enforcement crack down on dangerous sideshows... Read More.

3rd Feral Cat Spay-a-Thon Highlights Success

Friday, November 8

A representative of the Spay and Neuter Project spearheading the operations to reduce the nuisance number of feral cats in Plumas County stemming from recent wildfires says the 3rd iteration of the event took place October 12th.Funded through Dixie Fire Settlement monies allocated by... Read More.

Remote River Tragedy Highlights Perils of Kayaking in Treacherous Waters

Thursday, October 10

Plumas Search and Rescue (SAR) assisted in a tragic accident that claimed the life of a kayaker on Friday, October 4th, on the South Fork Feather River, just downstream of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir dam. Plumas SAR teams were immediately dispatched following the... Read More.

County CAO Highlights Budget Challenges for Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 25

County CAO Richard Egan outlined significant concerns for the Lassen County Fairgrounds during the budget hearings, citing notable financial shortfalls. Egan reported that the fairgrounds had overspent by $150,000 and failed to meet revenue expectations. The recommended budget carried a zero balance for Line... Read More.

Golf Cart DUI Incident in Lake Almanor Highlights Dangers of Driving Under the Influence

Monday, September 16

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a DUI incident involving a golf cart occurred on Lake Almanor West Drive near Long Iron Drive, illustrating that driving under the influence can happen in any situation—even on a golf cart. The California Highway Patrol... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: highlights

River Rescue Highlights Dangers of Cold Water Amid Warm Weather

Tragic Drug Bust Highlights Dangers Faced by Law Enforcement

Methamphetamine Conviction in Susanville Highlights Rural California’s Drug Challenges

Solo Skier Rescued on Mount Shasta Highlights Backcountry Safety Essentials

Unvaccinated Adults Death in New Mexico Highlights Measles Risk Amid Outbreaks

DMV Highlights New Laws in 2025

3rd Feral Cat Spay-a-Thon Highlights Success

Remote River Tragedy Highlights Perils of Kayaking in Treacherous Waters

County CAO Highlights Budget Challenges for Fairgrounds

Golf Cart DUI Incident in Lake Almanor Highlights Dangers of Driving Under the Influence

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