After 6 Years LCSO K9 Hank Retires

K9 Hank retires after 6 years of helping the LCSO apprehend suspects and remove deadly drugs off the streets.The Sheirff’s office says K9 Hank began his career with the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office in November 2017, where he was assigned to his handler, Deputy... 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.

Dry and Mild Conditions Expected for New Year’s Day Travel

Travelers can rest assured weather patterns will hold steady to ring in the New Year.The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration says the Forecast for travelers on New Year’s Day & January 2nd looks to be clear of any major storm systems.A high pressure over the... Read More.

CDFW Releases Beavers Into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years

Beaver Reintroduction Conducted in Cooperation with Local TribesThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has launched the initial phase of its beaver translocation activities, recently conducting the first beaver conservation release in nearly 75 years. Working with the Maidu Summit Consortium, CDFW released... Read More.

Sheriff Announces Retirement

Lassen County’s Sheriff Dean Growdon has announced his retirement after 13 years of serving as Sheriff-Coroner.His announcement to the community:" I have had the honor of serving as a member of the sheriff's office for the past 30 years and as sheriff coroner... Read More.