Trinity County Faces Fentanyl Crisis as Overdose Deaths Surge

The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office has reported a significant increase in fentanyl-related overdose deaths, highlighting a national public health crisis. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, were responsible for over 74,000 deaths in 2023,... Read More.

County Considers 100K+ Wildlife Management Pact with APHIS

Lassen considers entering into an agreement with APHIS, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services—Wildlife Services sector, for wildlife damage management assistance.If approved by the Supervisors today, the 103,000-dollar contract spanning July 1st through June 2025 would allow APHIS to create a work plan to... Read More.

Susanville Police Respond to Surge in New Year’s Calls

Susanville’s Police Department responds to nearly 200 calls for service over the New Year's Eve weekend.Interim Police Chief Mike Bollinger says the last hoorah of 2023 had a significant increase in police response as compared to last year as illegal fireworks and even gunshots... Read More.

Lassen Community College Moves Classes Online Amid COVID-19 Surge

Classes at Lassen Community College move online amid the surge in positive COVID cases in the county. The start of this school semester will have in-person learning for Aviation, Agriculture, Automotive, Welding, Industrial Technology, Gunsmithing, Nursing, Fire Science, Basic Skills 170, Work Experience Orientation,... Read More.