Tuesday, April 22, 2025

4H and FFA Members Spread the Word as Fair and Jr. Livestock Auction Approaches

Here it comes everybody! The 2023 Lassen County Fair kicks off July 19th and 4H and FFA members from clubs all over the valley visited local businesses Tuesday, spreading the word about the fair, the 4H Barbecue and the July 23rd, Jr. Livestock Auction. 'Promo...

Dispatches from the Lucky Land of Lassen

By Jeremy CousoPublisher and Editor, SusanvilleStuff When I write about a subject here in Dispatches I am used to hearing about it afterward – people stop me in a store, or email or message me, and I am always glad for the feedback. But nothing...

Park Gets New Adaptive Swing Thanks to Councilwoman Schuster

By Marshel CousoPublisher, SusanvilleStuff Susanville’s Memorial Park has a brand-new adaptive swing, specially engineered to secure children with mobility limitations safely within one of the park’s swing sets. Children with disabilities can enjoy swinging side-by-side with family or friends and continue to swing even after...

Our Big Gallery from the 2023 Susanville Main Cruise Show and Shine

A SusanvilleSnapshots.com Galleryby Marshel Couso The Lassen County chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Main Street Cruise Classic Car Show N’ Shine on Saturday, June 24th with cool cars, live performances, food and craft vendors and live music throughout the day. The big party was...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: William Weatherlow

by Susan Couso For many years after the town of Susanville was founded, Weatherlow Street was the eastern limit of the small settlement. One would think that the street was named for some famous general or highly ranked politician, but William Weatherlow had little acclaim...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Although our cooler temps and afternoon storms haven’t caught up to the calendar, summer and all of its activities are in full swing! Lassen County is a great place to spend your summer and every day can be filled with a new...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: The Trail Through Susanville

by Susan Couso Thousands of emigrants passed along the Nobles Trail into what was to become Lassen County. As they turned south onto the route of today’s Highway 395 and crested the rise, which is still called Viewland, they were amazed at the beautiful panorama...

Snapshots Gallery: 250 Photos from Lassen High’s 2023 Graduation Ceremony

A SusanvilleSnapshots Galleryby Marshel Couso More than 170 graduates, along with family, friends, teachers and staff came together Friday evening, June 9th, for Lassen High School's 118th Commencement ceremony. We have nearly 250 photos from graduation in our SusanvilleSnapshots.com gallery. Click here to see them...

2nd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Big Success

A Photofeature by Jeremy Couso Bright and early Thursday morning Lassen County's local law enforcement professionals met at the Historic Courthouse uptown for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics of Northern California. This year they were joined on the...

Photofeature: Susanville Elks Celebrate Flag Day with Special Ceremony

A SusanvilleStuff Photofeatureby Jeremy Couso Susanville Elks Lodge #1487 and Boy Scout Troop #159 presented a program dedicated to the American Flag and its history Wednesday morning on the lawn in front of Susanville's venerated Elks' Lodge at the head of Main Street. A nice crowd...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Industrial Workers of the World

by Susan Couso The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or ‘Wobblies’) was formed in 1905 to promote better working conditions for workers who had been left out of protection under other unions. Different from the American Federation of Labor (AFL) which was made up...
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Lassen Claybreakers Celebrating 10th Anniversary with Invitational Trapshoot

Come celebrate with the Lassen Claybreakers for a fun-filled day of trapshooting Saturday, May 10th, at the Claybreakers' 10th Anniversary celebration and annual Invitational...

Office of Education Participates in Annual Lassen County 4-H Camp

By Kaitlyn MidgelyLCOE Communications Specialist The Lassen County Office of Education was honored to support the Lassen County 4-H Camp, held April 13th through the...

Lassen Crime Stoppers Update for April 22nd

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...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – April 22, 1953

Susanville Ball park Allotted Board FundsApril 22, 1953 Directors of the Susanville Memorial Park board at their last regular meeting allocated $1,000 from the general...