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High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Death as Homicide

Monday, August 28

An incarcerated person's death at High Desert State Prison is being investigated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials as a homicide.On August 26, two inmates, Jesse E. Diaz and Jose A. Nava, allegedly attacked another inmate, Alexander J. Jasso, using... Read More.

Plumas NF Investigates Human-Caused Fire

Wednesday, July 5

The Plumas National Forest is investigating a Human Caused Grass fire that sparked on the 4th of July holiday. The Fire was reported around 1 pm near Wyandotte Campground outside LaPorte. The forest service says fuel reduction efforts in this area over the last... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Homicide

Monday, May 22

SUSANVILLE — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the May 20, 2023 death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) as a homicide.At approximately 6:40 p.m., HDSP staff observed incarcerated people Pedro Ayon and Brandon Martinez assaulting... 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.

SO Investigates Artisan Coffee Break-in and Multiple Thefts in Janesville

Thursday, December 1

A string of thefts has been occurring throughout the Janesville area, and the sheriff's office is investigating if they are connected. Beginning on the 27th, a break-in at the Janesville Artisan Coffee off Church street left the business with a shattered glass front door... Read More.

CDFW Investigates Mountain Lion Attack off Hwy299

Friday, May 20

CDFW says to fight back and try to stay standing if attacked by a mountain lion. In our neighboring county of Trinity, that’s exactly what a woman did when a mountain lion jumped on her back while she was hiking near a picnic area... Read More.