Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 20:47

All News in Lassen County Today

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Lassen County by the Numbers Official statistics and live data from U.S. government agencies. (Updated Aug 19, 2026)

🌡️Weather 53.0F
Clear 		Updated 7:01 PM • NOAA
💨Air Quality N/A AirNow
📊Unemployment 6.3% August 2026 • BLS
👥Population 31.9K US Census 2022
🚔Arrests 519 2022 • FBI
💰Avg Weekly Wage N/A BLS
🏭Employment 7.5K
115 		BLS

Daily Digest

By 6:00 PM in Lassen County, the day's news landscape has solidified around a notably quiet news day, with no major incidents or developments reported in local sources. Residents are experiencing an unusually calm evening as public agencies have not issued new alerts, and routine community activities continue without interruption. This quiet period offers an opportunity to catch up on local resources and prepare for the days ahead. While Lassen County enjoys a calm evening, broader California trends continue to shape the regional outlook. Seasonal concerns such as wildfire risk, extreme heat, and evolving state regulations remain important context for local families and businesses. Key factors that often influence daily life in Lassen County include:
  • Wildfire preparedness and evacuation routes
  • Heat safety for vulnerable residents
  • Changes in state housing and water policies
No specific alerts have been issued locally in the past 24 hours. As the evening progresses, local officials encourage residents to stay informed through official channels and neighbor networks. Even in a quiet news cycle, maintaining emergency kits and communication plans is a practical step. The coming days may bring more definitive headlines, and this aggregator will continue to monitor all sources for the latest Lassen County updates.
Updated: Aug 19, 2026 18:36
24 news stories from 12 sources collected today • Updated: Aug 19, 2026 13:47
🔥 Top Stories Today And Yesterday
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    Aug 19, 2026 19:06
  • • Amber alert issued for 4-year-old boy in ‘imminent danger': CHP
    Aug 19, 2026 19:06
  • • Democracy is under attack, according to elected officials and leaders who oppose Prop. 39
    Aug 19, 2026 19:03
  • • SAVE Program Delivers Financial Aid to Families Affected by Fires or Floods in California
    Aug 19, 2026 19:01
  • • How prediction markets became the center of a fake California poll scandal
    Aug 19, 2026 18:16
  • • Schools to Adopt System Focused on Student Academic Benefits in California
    Aug 19, 2026 18:01
  • • California passes toughest wildfire rules in the U.S. for home landscaping
    Aug 19, 2026 17:58
  • • Calmatters: Forest Fires Follow Roads. The Trump Administration Wants To Build More
    Aug 19, 2026 17:16
  • • Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan
    Aug 19, 2026 17:06
  • • Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
    Aug 19, 2026 17:01
  • • Most Californian drivers view speeding as routine, study finds
    Aug 19, 2026 16:59
  • • Homes could face new wildfire-safety requirements under ‘Zone 0’
    Aug 19, 2026 16:58
  • • Democratic socialists beat mainstream Democrats in latest Calif. poll
    Aug 19, 2026 16:14
  • • Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
    Aug 19, 2026 16:02
  • • Bill to strengthen detention oversight fails in key State Assembly committee
    Aug 19, 2026 15:00
  • • State approves ‘Zone Zero’ fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians
    Aug 19, 2026 14:03
  • • US will try Southern California arson suspect again after stunning mistrial
    Aug 19, 2026 14:01
  • • Bay Area Tax Measures to Bail Out Transit Agencies Faces Lawsuit Over 'Misleading' Ballot Language
    Aug 19, 2026 12:05
  • • Super El Niño is projected to douse California. Here’s how much extra rain to expect
    Aug 19, 2026 12:00
  • • California Approves Efficiency Standards for Spare Tires
    Aug 19, 2026 11:00
  • • Waymo robotaxis approved to expand across 18 California counties
    Aug 19, 2026 10:59
  • • Jet Ski Rescue Victim in Long Beach Relates His Survival Story
    Aug 19, 2026 09:06
🔥 Top Stories Yesterday Daily archive →
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🔥 Top Stories 17 Aug Daily archive →
Aug 17, 2026 21:05 • abc30.com External
18-year-old found guilty of first-degree murder in Caleb Quick's death
Aug 17, 2026 20:05 • hsjchronicle.com External
Newsom Proposes Wildfire Recovery Plan Prioritizing Payments to California Residents
Aug 17, 2026 17:00 • ksro.com External
Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense
Cities and towns we monitor in Lassen County : Susanville, Bieber, Clear Creek, Doyle, Herlong, Janesville, Johnstonville, Litchfield, Little Valley, Madeline, Milford, Nubieber, Patton Village, Ravendale, Spaulding, Standish, Stones Landing, Termo, Wendel, Westwood