California Ground Squirrels Turn Predator in Surprising Discovery

Ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University...

“Turn Me Up”: ERNEST teases new track

ERNEST hopped on Instagram on Tuesday to tease an unreleased track called "Turn Me Up.""Lil feel good … started tuckin some songs away. Here’s one called 'turn me up,'" he captioned his Instagram Reel.ERNEST sings, "Cash in the bank/ Foot on the gas/ Gas...

34th Annual Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby Hooks Success

The results are in, it was another successful year for the Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby. Nearly 130 children from two to 15 participated in hopes of catching the biggest fish of the day.Taking first in the age 2 to 5 category was Trent McLaughlin...

Region’s Skies Turn Hazy from Out-Of-Area Fires

Do not be alarmed; hazy skies are expected as a weather system drifts smoke into the region from fires burning to the North. There are no active local fires in Lassen, Modoc, or Plumas counties.The smoke you see and may smell is coming from...

Drunk Driver Traveling with his Dog Takes a Wrong Turn

On Wednesday, May 24th at 12 a.m. Quincy Resident Russel Jennings, age 68, was driving under the influence of alcohol and traveling at excessive speeds when approaching the railroad tracks in Quincy, Jennings missed the left turn, and the Dodge truck hit an embankment...