Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: My Friend Savannah Merchant

By Terra Avilla Yesterday, I caught myself complaining about being a chauffeur for my kids’ activities. You know the drill—driving here, dropping off there, picking up, repeat! But then I thought about my friend Savannah Merchant, and I realized she does everything I do… and...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Grace Appel

By Terra Avilla Welcome back folks to the little corner of my world where I get to gush about the people, experiences, and, well, places that make life a bit brighter. This week, I'm absolutely excited to introduce you to, or perhaps celebrate with...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Brad and Teresa Justice

By Terra Avilla This week I’m shining a big ol’ spotlight on a couple who are, quite frankly, the definition of A+ humans - Brad and Teresa Justice. My history with these two gems goes way back to when their son, Lowgan (and y'all know,...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Jeremy and Marshel Couso

By Terra Avilla I know two people who are going to absolutely cringe reading this, and honestly, that’s half the reason they deserve this spotlight. Jeremy and Marshel Couso are about the most modest, hardworking folks you’ll ever meet, and the thought of being...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Pastor Rick Floyd

By Terra Avilla You know, one of the best things about living in Susanville is bumping into genuinely good people, the kind who make this town feel like home. And today, I want to talk about one of those fine folks - Pastor Rick...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Remington

By Terra Avilla Remington, my sweet little ninja neighbor. Every week, I get to share stories about the people and moments that make Susanville such a special place to call home, and this week, I wanted to shine a light on a young neighbor of...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Russell Bates and Novah Electric

By Terra Avilla If you’ve spent any time in Lassen County, you’ve probably heard of Novah Electric. But what you might not know is the story behind the name - or the man who runs the show. Russell Bates is the owner of Novah Electric,...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lassen County Coaches

By Terra Avilla Lassen County is a special place, and one of the reasons it shines is because of the incredible volunteer softball and baseball coaches who dedicate their time and energy to our youth. These unsung heroes are the heart and soul of...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Paraprofessionals in Local Schools

By Terra Avilla I wanted to sit down to write about some people who make our schools (and county) truly special, and I am so filled with gratitude and admiration for them. I am talking about the many wonderful paraprofessionals we have here in...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: the Beauty of Women’s Friendships

By Terra Avilla Celebrating the Beauty of Women's FriendshipsAs I reflect on Internal Women’s Day, I really do think that part of what makes Lassen County so special, is incredible amount of women friendships that weave in and out of our community. These relationships...

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...
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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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