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Shasta County Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms

Wednesday, February 19

Shasta County, California - In response to a series of powerful storms that have battered the region since early February 2025, Shasta County officials are actively assessing widespread damage to roads, properties, and infrastructure. As floodwaters start to recede, the extent of the destruction... Read More.

Severe Winter Storm Warning Issued

Sunday, February 2

On Sunday at 1:58 p.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, Nevada, announced a winter storm warning effective from 10:00 a.m. Monday until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday for Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties.The forecast predicts snowfall ranging from 8 to 24 inches at elevations above... Read More.

California Lawmakers Push for Severe Penalties to Combat Arson-Driven Wildfires

Thursday, January 23

Amid California's relentless wildfire crisis, Assemblywomen Heather Hadwick (R-Modoc) and Kate Sanchez (R-Temecula) have introduced bold legislation to crack down on arsonists with tougher penalties for those who ignite catastrophic fires.Seven of the ten largest fires in California history have occurred within the last... Read More.

First Severe Bird Flu Case in US Linked to Backyard Flock in Louisiana

Wednesday, December 18

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.The patient is in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms, according to Louisiana health officials. The person, who is over 65 and... Read More.

PCSO Facing Severe Staffing Shortage with More Resignations for Better Paying Jobs

Thursday, April 13

Another resignation further cripples the Plumas County Sheriff's Department.Sheriff Todd Johns announced to the board of supervisors on April 5th that a correctional sergeant with 12 years of experience has left the jail pursuing a position that pays more, has better medical benefits, and... Read More.

Steam Pipe Bursts at HDSP Casues Severe Injuries to Engineer and Inmate

Tuesday, January 31

A steam pipe burst at High Desert State Prison just before 11 am yesterday, sending one stationary engineer and an inmate to the hospital.Initial reports indicate that for an unknown reason, the pipe from the boiler machine burst, billowing scalding hot steam and filling... Read More.

Severe Weather Derails Train in the Feather River Canyon

Tuesday, January 17

The latest storms have caused havoc throughout much of Plumas county, including four slides in the feather river canyon on SR70 that have left the roadway closed for over a week and even derailed a train over the weekend.A Union Pacific train carrying grain... Read More.

Stories tagged with: severe

Shasta County Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms

Severe Winter Storm Warning Issued

California Lawmakers Push for Severe Penalties to Combat Arson-Driven Wildfires

First Severe Bird Flu Case in US Linked to Backyard Flock in Louisiana

PCSO Facing Severe Staffing Shortage with More Resignations for Better Paying Jobs

Steam Pipe Bursts at HDSP Casues Severe Injuries to Engineer and Inmate

Severe Weather Derails Train in the Feather River Canyon

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