The Superior Court of California, County of Lassen, is looking for community members to serve on the 2025-2026 Lassen County Grand Jury. The year-long service is rewarding, educational and a crucial part of local civic oversight. If you want to truly understand the most...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Lassen-Modoc Unit has announced that, as of May 1st, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in the counties of Lassen, Modoc and Plumas. Burn permits must now be obtained online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/. Applicants can access...

Even here in northeastern California we now face a year-round wildfire threat. Wildfire Preparedness Week 2025, observed May 4th through the 10th, serves as a vital call to action for all Californians to take steps now to prepare and reduce wildfire risk at home...

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are biking around town, and the Susanville Police Department is encouraging everyone keep bicycle safety in mind. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were...

The Bureau of Land Management has announced opening of the North Eagle Lake and Pit River campgrounds and the Hobo Camp Day Use area in northeast California for the warm weather recreation season. The campgrounds open today, May 1st; Hobo Camp opens Saturday, May...

A new phase in Caltrans District 2's major roadway improvements on Highway 139 north of town begins today and motorists should plan for delays and intermittent closures during construction. According to District 2 Public Information Officer Kurt Villavicencio, emergency access will be maintained for...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the April 26th, death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison as a homicide. At approximately 10:20a.m., according to details released by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, inmate Rodger Brown allegedly attacked...

Friday afternoon, at around 4:00, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting an accidental shooting at the Lassen County Superior Court on Riverside Drive. Upon arrival at the courthouse, Sheriff’s Office personnel discovered an injured law enforcement officer who had sustained...

A 27-year-old Milford man wanted on multiple felony charges was apprehended by Lassen County Sheriff’s Deputies on Saturday morning following a brief foot pursuit. Kyle Dylan Keck, who was the subject of an arrest warrant for offenses including burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and...

From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside. At the end of 2024, there were...

Lassen Crime Stoppers, a local organization which pays up to $1,000 for tips and information leading to the arrest of someone who commits a crime, has released this week's list of names and photos of subjects 'wanted' by local law enforcement agencies. To report information...