Monday, March 17, 2025

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lassen County Moms

By Terra Avilla Here in Lassen County, we've got something special when it comes to our moms. You know that saying, "get yourself friends that love your kids like their own"? Well, that's not just a cute phrase around here - it's literally how...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Glen Schall

By Terra Avilla Glen Schall is the kind of guy who makes you wonder if he's secretly hiding a superhero costume under his Cal-FIRE uniform. By day, he's battling working full time for Cal-FIRE. But, by night, he's wrangling boys and winning "Husband of...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: A Love Letter to Lassen County

By Terra Avilla Oh, Lassen County, how do I even begin to express the emotions swirling in my heart? Just a few weeks ago, we lost our friend Nicole Addicott in a tragic accident that left her beautiful 10-year-old daughter, Ryan Wright, badly hurt....

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Hometown Hero Jessica Miller

By Terra Avilla Picture this: A crisp Wednesday morning, sunlight streaming through the IGA's windows, my daughters ramming the shopping cart into my heels as I stand at the bakery counter… and there's Jessica Miller – my hometown hero – bustling around like a...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Nicole Addicot Wagner

By Terra Avilla It took me a while to write and rewrite this article. I was mad. I was heartbroken, I was mad again. I was worried. I was sad. Mostly, I miss my friend. Last week our community suffered what I can only what I...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Looking Ahead at 2025

By Terra Avilla As we step into 2025, our beloved Lassen County continues to shine with that small-town charm we've always cherished, while now embracing new developments that promise to make our community even more vibrant. There's something magical about the way the morning...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Ten Years of ‘Holiday with a Hero’

By Terra Avilla Ten years - I cried as I watched the children arriving this past Saturday at the event - a whole decade of Holiday with a Hero. Can you believe it? We've come so far from those early days when we started with...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Denise Hunrath

By Terra Avilla You know those people who just make your day better by simply existing? That's Denise Hunrath for us here in Lassen County. If you've ever shopped at our local Walmart, you've probably been touched by her warmth without even realizing it. Just...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Dan Williams

By Terra Avilla This week's spotlight shines on a local legend who's been roping in success and corralling hearts at Lassen College - none other than Dan Williams, the rodeo coach extraordinaire! Dan, along with his wife Suzanne, forms the dynamic duo at the helm...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lassen County’s Holiday Season

By Terra Avilla As the crisp winter air settles over our beloved Lassen County, it's impossible for me not to feel a surge of warmth in my hearts. Our little community may be small, but when it comes to holiday spirit, we're as big...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Randy Robbins

By Terra Avilla We're not just lucky to have Randy Robbins in our community - we're blessed. If you've ever stepped foot in Community Church on a Sunday morning, you've likely been greeted by Randy Robbins' warm smile. Randy isn't just another face in the crowd....
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The Freshest Susanville Stuff

Enter to Win A 20-inch Party Size Specialty Pizza from Red Hut Pizza

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Sober Grad Fundraiser: Superintendent on the Lift This Morning

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Adopt A Pet from the Lassen County Animal Shelter – McGregor, Ferguson, Murphy, and Neeson

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Juvenile Injured in Main Street Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision

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