Agenda: August 18th 2026, Lassen County Board of Supervisors Meeting

There will be a Lassen County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 9:00a.m. at the Board Chambers, 707 Nevada Street, Susanville. Click here to download a printable agenda for the meeting.

Former Herlong Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Narcotics into Federal Prison

A 35-year-old Susanville resident and former federal correctional officer pleaded guilty August 6th, to one count of distributing methamphetamine at the Federal Correctional Institution in Herlong, announced U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. According to court documents, Antonio Ray Ramirez knowingly distributed 869 grams of methamphetamine and...

Public Hearing Set for Skyline Quarry Project: Board of Supervisors Invites Community Input

Lassen County residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the proposed Skyline Aggregates Quarry project during a public hearing hosted by the Lassen County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 25th, at 6:00p.m. The hearing will be held at Jensen Hall inside...

Sheriff McGarva Holding Special Public Meeting Today to Discuss Military Equipment Use

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office will hold a special public meeting this afternoon, August 13th, to give members of the public a chance to ask questions and learn more about "military" equipment in use by the agency. On January 1st, 2022, Ab 481 became law,...

Bug Fire Forces Closure of Highway 395 Between Nevada Border and Constantia

Updated 6:38p.m. A flare up in the Bug Fire, burning near Hallelujah Junction, has forced the closure of Highway 395 in the area of the fire. According to the Susanville office of the California Highway Patrol Highway 395 is closed southbound from South Constantia Road to...

District Attorney Update: Susanville Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Lassen County District Attorney Melyssah Rios has announced a sentencing update in the criminal case against 45-year-old Susanville resident Carl Jon Weir. On August 11th, Weir was sentenced to six years in state prison after entering guilty pleas to two counts of Penal Code section...

Caltrans District 2 to Host Workshop on Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants

The California Department of Transportation, District 2, will host a virtual workshop on Thursday, August 20th, to provide information about the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program and available funding opportunities for transportation planning projects throughout the region. The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Workshop will take...

Final Day to File for Remaining Seats in Upcoming General Election

Lassen County Clerk-Recorder Julie Bustamante is reminding residents that today, Wednesday, August 12th, is the final day of the extended candidate filing period for the upcoming November 3rd, General Election. The extended deadline gives any eligible resident—other than the incumbent—until the close of business...

Weather Bulletin: Fire Watch in Effect from Tonight Until Thursday Evening

The National Weather Service office in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the Honey Lake Valley, western Lassen County, Surprise Valley, eastern Plumas County, eastern Sierra County and northern Washoe County. The watch remains in effect from late tonight through Thursday evening...

Eligible LMUD Customers Will See First of Two Climate Credits on August Statement

Eligible Lassen Municipal Utility District customers will see a $39 credit reflected on their August billing statements, marking the first installment of a statewide program returning funds directly to ratepayers. The bill relief is part of an initiative approved earlier this year when the LMUD...

Pool Announces New Schedule for Final Three Weeks of 2026 Season

The Honey Lake Valley Community Pool has announced a new schedule for the last three weeks of the 2026 season. Residents looking to squeeze in a few more dips before autumn arrives have three full weeks to take advantage of the updated late-season schedule,...
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The Blue Line Fly Fishing Outdoors Report with Dean Growdon

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CHP Targeting Impaired Drivers During Labor Day Weekend

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Lassen Sheriff’s Office Announces State-Mandated Changes to CCW Renewals

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LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – September 4, 1976

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