Friday, May 9, 2025

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Becky and Aaron Weigel

By Terra Avilla Becky and Aaron Weigel are the hard-working owners of Grocery Outlet here in good ole Susanville, CA. They’re a locals’ best kept secret, but really, they are so beloved to me (and I don’t think they have any idea) because of...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Devin Chandler

By Terra Avilla Devin Chandler is the unsung hero of the Lassen County District Attorney's office, and if you haven't met her yet, you're missing out on a true gem. Imagine a whirlwind of kindness, charm, and problem-solving prowess all rolled into one - this...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Melinda Deurksen

By Terra Avilla Picture this: it’s a scorching summer day, and I’m sitting in a training for the week, mentally preparing myself for a training session that could either be enlightening or an absolute snooze-fest. Enter Melinda Deurksen, my fearless friend for the day....

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lassen Courage

By Terra Avilla Fear is contagious. But so is courage. This week at church, Pastor Floyd spoke about courage, and its role in our lives and what we are commanded to do. This resonated well with me, because in the past week, I had...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Angela Lewis

By Terra Avilla Angela Lewis is the kind of person who makes Lassen County a better place to live, one emergency call at a time. As a dispatcher with over 20 something years of experience in public service, Angela has become an indispensable part...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Back to School

By Terra Avilla Ah, the joy of going back to school—a time when parents rejoice and students groan in unison, like a well-rehearsed choir of mixed emotions. It’s the season when the smell of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, and the aisles of...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Laura Johnson

By Terra Avilla During my time as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at the high school, there is a day that remains etched in my memory, not just for the incident itself, but for the way this week's, feature, Laura Johnson handled it. When...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Amanda Shepard

By Terra Avilla For this week’s article I want to pay tribute to my friend who leaves me (quite literally) breathless. Being that in Susanville, everyone knows your name (and probably your business), I had seen this beauty around town for years, but it wasn't...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Derek Cook

By Terra Avilla In my era where I realize I will never be a boy mom, I wanted to continue to spread some light on the wonderful young men in this community, because their moms are obviously doing a great job. Derek Cook is...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Mason Mooney

By Terra Avilla I hope you all enjoyed the fair last week! What a great time it is, in good ole’ Lassen County. Well, to help you come down from your cotton candy, corn dog, and country music high, this week, we're shining our...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Miss Lassen County Chalise Robbins

By Terra Avilla Chalise Robbins, our reigning Miss Lassen County, embodies the spirit of community service that makes our county so special. Crowned in 2023, this one of a kind, seventeen-year-old has been making waves and warming hearts throughout her reign. She clearly has a...
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Congratulations to Emma Leigh Schweitzer: This Week’s Red Hut Pizza Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Emma Leigh Schweitzer, this week's winner of a 20-inch party size specialty pizza or combo from Red Hut Pizza in Susanville. You could...

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Biz Buzz: Local Business News for May 8th

By Marshel Couso Welcome to our weekly feature dedicated to covering Susanville and Lassen County's business scene! Grand openings, new employees, renovations, new hours... each...

58th Annual Grizzliette Show Happens Friday Evening at Lassen High

The Lassen Grizzliette Show, a 58-year-old Lassen High School tradition that showcases the year's dance performances, will be held this Friday evening at the...