By Terra Avilla Rich Warner retired over winter break in the most Rich way possible: quietly, humbly, and without making it about him, while the rest of us were still eating leftovers and pretending we knew what day it was. It was the end...

By Terra Avilla If you’ve lived in our community for a while, chances are you’ve heard the name Ms. Dunn. For years, she’s been known as the beloved second-grade teacher who helped shape hundreds of little lives with her patience, kindness, and that trademark...

By Terra Avilla You know those people who just make life feel a little bit easier by being around them? That’s Angel Ortiz. Angel and I were pregnant at the same time — all of our kids ended up being the same age, which is...

By Terra Avilla Monica is a mom of two girls, and it feels like she is everywhere all at once in the best possible way. She is always at the school, on the sidelines, at the events, behind the scenes, and somehow still the...

By Terra Avilla Jake Phillips has many a name. Perhaps you know him as “Jaker”, “Coach Jake” or even “Mr. Phillips”. And if you are unfamiliar with this spectacular human being, let me advise you. Jaker is the kind of person small towns hope will...

By Terra Avilla Lassen Axe just got new owners, and it’s already clear the McKernan family are not just here to run a business they’re here to be part of the community. I want to say that first and foremost. You can tell by...

By Terra Avilla Every Veterans Day in Lassen County, the day starts at Diamond Crest Cemetery. The American Legion Post #204 shows up first, Lassen College athletes arrive groggy eyed and all. There’s no show, no rush. You can almost feel their emotions as...

By Terra Avilla Halloween in Susanville is one of those things that makes you stop and realize… yeah, we really do have something special here. I love Uptown’s Safe & Sane Halloween because, holy smokes, we have some of the best costumes ever within our...

By Terra Avilla There are few things as rewarding as watching someone grow up right in front of you. I still remember when little Katie Turner used to come strolling into school late… Starbucks in hand… while I was standing there shaking my head...

By Terra Avilla For me when I am deciding on who or what I will feature for my, “why we love this place” it usually lands on the people, the low-key heroes that you spot everywhere, even if you’re not sure you know them....

By Terra Avilla I figured this week I would just continue to brag about the people I love here at Lassen College.Kyle Bare is one of those people who reminds everyone why Lassen College is such a special place. I first met Kyle during my...