Woman Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Arson in St. Francis Hotel Fire

Tahnee Willow Orr, 39, from Susanville, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for her involvement in the November 1, 2024, fire that destroyed the St. Francis Hotel and the adjacent Utopia Management office. This plea includes a multiple-structure enhancement, which indicates the severity of... Read More.

Historic St. Francis Hotel, Utopia Burn in Early Morning Blaze

On Friday, November 1, 2024, at around 3 a.m., first responders battled a blaze that gutted the historic Uptown Susanville St. Francis Hotel and adjoining building, which is home to Utopia Real Estate.It is unclear how the fire started, as crews continue salvaging the... Read More.