Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Remembering Sherry McBroome

By Terra Avilla It’s with a heavy heart, but also with a smile as I write about my sweet friend, Sherry McBroome. Anyone who knows the McBroomes will tell you about how bright her light continues to shine even after her recent passing. I wanted...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Community Church Vacation Bible School

By Terra Avilla Ahoy, parents! It’s that time of year again when our little kiddos trade in their video game controllers for Bible verses and parents get a few hours of blessed quiet. That's right, folks – it's Vacation Bible School week at Community...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Law Enforcement Torch Run

By Terra Avilla Ah, Wednesdays in Lassen County – the glorious midpoint of the week when we can take a breather and appreciate the little things that make our community truly special. This week, I am shining the spotlight on an event that I...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Michell Williams

By Terra Avilla Lassen County, grab your pitchforks and torches, because this week's victim…er…featured local is none other than Michell Williams, Dean of Instruction at our beloved Lassen College. Now, I know what you're thinking - "But she’s my boss! I can't make fun...
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Job Announcement: Alliance for Workforce Development – Lassen County Jobs 4/15/25

Alliance for Workforce Development - Lassen County Jobs 4/15/25 For additional information and to apply, email your resume to [email protected]. Please indicate the job title...

County Board of Ed Honors Student Artists Showcased at Statewide Symposium

By Kaitlyn MidgelyLCOE Communications Specialist The Lassen County Board of Education was proud to recognize two outstanding Lassen High School students whose artwork was recently...

Attention Young Anglers: Annual Junior Fishing Derby Happens May 17th

One of Susanville's best-loved traditions, the annual Lassen Sportsmens Club Junior Fishing Derby along Paiute Creek and the Susan River, is scheduled to be...

Susanville Police Warn of Safety Concerns Regarding ‘Senior Assassin’ Game

The Susanville Police Department issued a public safety notice Friday regarding a popular high school tradition, a game known as Senior Assassin, which has...