Friday, April 17, 2026

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Lassen High School

By Susan Couso At the beginning of the 20th Century, it was no longer considered adequate to have a grammar school education. The world was expanding, and to address the issues of the modern world, students were encouraged to further their education to become good...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Fred ‘Jack’ Carman

By Susan Couso By the early 1800's, baseball was sweeping across our country as America's favorite game. The love of baseball did not escape those in Lassen County, and our area has long organized local boys in an effort to provide some good entertainment and...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Hayden Hill

By Susan Couso Hayden Hill, in northern Lassen County, has been the center of excitement, desperation, and failure for many. It all started on a 'high note' in the autumn of 1869, when a group of seven men: Henry J. Ehlers, Rev. H.D. Haskins, John...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Amedee and the Amedee Hotel

By Susan Couso The town of Amedee and the Amedee Hotel seem synonymous, for the hotel was the most striking building in the town, and also the center of most activities. When the NCO narrow-gauge railroad got to the area in 1890, there was little to...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Susanville’s Cowboy Movie Star Buck Jones

By Susan Couso Charles F. Gebhart was born in 1891 in Indiana. He loved the image of the western cowboy and in the early 20th century, he began working for a wild west show, assuming the name of Buck Jones. While working in the show...
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The Freshest Susanville Stuff

Lassen High FBLA Students Shine at State Leadership Conference in Anaheim

Lassen High School’s Future Business Leaders of America recently returned from a successful trip to Anaheim, where they represented Susanville at the State Leadership...

Susanville CHP’s 140 Squad Club Announces Spring Raffle to Support Local Youth

The California Highway Patrol’s 140 Squad Club is gearing up for the warmer months with its annual Spring Raffle, a community-driven effort to support...

Ready, Aim, Fun! Lassen Claybreakers Hosting Invitational Competition at Rice Canyon Range

The Lassen Claybreakers will host an Invitational Trapshoot competition at the Sierra Sportsman’s Rice Canyon Range on Saturday, May 9th, and whether you’re a...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – April 17, 1980

Pat Murphy Honored at Dedication CeremonyApril 17, 1980 LITTLE OLD MAN HONORED — Susanville's Pat Murphy, center, surrounded by the Little Leaguers to whom he...