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LC Sheriff Says Bomb Scare Likely from Local With Prior Explosives Making History

Thursday, August 11

The homemade explosive found along the road in a ditch in the Johnstonville area of Lassen County is suspected to be related to a local man with prior history of explosives-making. Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon says that man lived near the area where... Read More.

Plumas Public Health Warns of Poisonous Caterpillar at Local Recreation Site

Thursday, August 11

A poisonous caterpillar is causing allergic reactions in a recreational site in Plumas County. Public Health has issued an advisory that a “number of reports have come in the Douglas Fir Tussock Moth Caterpillars have been seen around Little Grass Valley Reservoir and the... Read More.

Armyworms Threaten Local Crops

Tuesday, August 2

Armyworms threaten crops in Modoc County. The Devil’s Garden Research & Education a University of California Cooperative Extension in Modoc County, based in Alturas, is warning largely alfalfa growers to be on the lookout... Read More.

Local Agencies Send Resources to McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County

Monday, August 1

The McKinney fire burning in Siskiyou County has exploded since Friday from 300 acres to now over 50,000 with no containment. The rapidly growing fire has forced multiple evacuations and prompted road closures as it has jumped across HWY 96. The fire... Read More.

Local Man Missing in Standish Area for One Week

Friday, July 22

Lassen County and its surrounding areas are asked to be on the lookout for a missing man. Sandy Weaver was last seen Saturday, July 16th around 11:00 pm. He left on foot from his friend's house in Standish, in the area of A3 and... Read More.

Local SEIU 1000 Chapter to Sue Over Suspension of Its President

Tuesday, March 15

Your local SEIU 1000 chapter is aiming to sue SEIU, the Service Employees International Union over their recent suspension of Local 1000 President Richard Louis Brown from his office. Three Vice Presidents of the chapter made it effective as of February 28th saying it... Read More.

Lassen County Local Heads to DC as Part of the People’s Convoy

Friday, February 25

One Lassen County local heads to DC in a Lassen County proud tractor trailer as part of the People’s Convoy, mirroring that of the Canadian movement against mask mandates and COVID restrictions. Tom and Andie Traphagan, owners of the Mile High Mill and Grain... Read More.

City of Portola to Extend COVID Local Emergency Proclaimation

Monday, February 21

Despite nearing an endemic phase of the COVID 19 virus the City of Portola will discuss extending a state of emergency and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings for all governing bodies of the city. The proclamation would extend the local emergency through March 11th of... Read More.

Local Volunteers and Quilters from Across the Country to Donate Over a Hundred Hand-made Quilts to Dixie Fire Survivors

Monday, January 31

Special to Sierra Daily News: Debbie Reynolds There has been a generous selfless group from the Taylorsville, Susanville, and Crescent Mills areas trying to connect with Dixie Fire Victims from Canyon Dam, Greenville and surrounding areas. Through the generosity of quilters from across the Country,... Read More.

Local Post Offices Close Amid Power Outages and Winter Weather

Thursday, December 30

Local Post offices are forced to close. Another hit Plumas and Sierra counties are taking as the winter storm and power outages continue to impact the area. You will not be able to pick up your mail at the following locations during the temporary... Read More.