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Susanville PD Tickets 16 Drivers for Safety and Traffic Violations in One Day

Wednesday, February 1

Susanville Police Department tickets 16 drivers for speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations in one day. Officers conducted the enhanced traffic safety operation yesterday focusing on the three traffic and safety laws. A total of 24 stops were made.Funding to the operation was provided... Read More.

Man Makes Bomb Threat in Quincy Trailer Park, CHP Diverted Hwy Traffic and PCSO Evacuated Homes

Thursday, January 26

That was not the only threat made in Plumas; Wednesday afternoon, a man was also making threats while being evicted at the Evergreen Trailer Park in Quincy.The incident caused highway 70 traffic diverted and homes to be evacuated because he shouted, “better get out... Read More.

Mudslide Reduces Traffic on HWY 49

Thursday, January 19

Another major mudslide reduces traffic on highway 49 south of Downieville. The California Highway Patrol notified the Sierra county Sheriff’s Office of the slide on Depot Hill between the North Yuba River and Lager Beer Point that has blacked the southbound lane. Cal-Trans will... Read More.

Loyalton Gets New Traffic and Weather Camera Downtown

Tuesday, December 13

The city of Loyalton has a new camera downtown. The Chamber of Commerce worked on the project for several months to provide a solution for you to view the conditions on the road through town, with the added benefit of helping those who can't... Read More.

Big Rig Blocks Uptown Traffic

Monday, December 5

Westbound traffic through Susanville is currently blocked in uptown near Roop St. by a spunout big rig.Sheriff's office and the Susanville Police Department are on scene.

Three Vehicle Traffic Collision Sends 3 to Hospital

Monday, October 10

A three-car collision on 139 leaves all drivers with major injuries.On Friday, October 7th, around 8 am near South Grasshopper road Brian Madison, aged 59 out of Portland was driving his Chevy Silverado south on 139 when for unknown... Read More.

Susanville PD Cites Over a Dozen During Pedestrian Traffic Operation

Tuesday, September 6

The Susanville Police Department targeted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians and issued over a dozen tickets. Main street through Susanville has many crosswalks that allow people to get from one side to the other, most of which are found without any stops or... Read More.

Drugs and Firearm Found in Convicted Felons Vehicle After CHP Traffic Stop

Friday, August 26

Fentanyl, pills, and a homemade handgun are found in a convicted felon's vehicle after a CHP traffic stop. In the early morning of August 22nd, Susanville CHP stopped 31-year-old Kenneth Owens of Susanville driving his BMV down Main street when they noticed expired and... Read More.

Caltrans Aims to Re-open HWY 70 Closure to 24/7 Traffic Control in Time for July 4th Holiday

Wednesday, June 22

Caltrans aims to partially re-open travel through the Feather River Canyon HWY 70 slide by the July 4th holiday weekend. With popular crowd-bringing events to the area for the holiday festivities, heavy traffic is expected. Caltrans has been busy assessing the extent of cleanup... Read More.

Chester Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest – Illegal Drugs and Firearm Found

Friday, April 29

Plumas County Sheriff traffic stop arrests one Cottonwood man and recovers drugs and a firearm. A sheriff deputy arrested 36 year old Jayce Coulter after stopping him on Main Street for a traffic infraction where the deputy learned he was driving with a suspended... Read More.