Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Amy Foster
By Terra Avilla
I first met Amy back when I was a fresh-faced patrol officer, in the sally port as I would take the occasional transport to Lassen County jail. Little did I know that those routine drop-offs would lead to a decade old...
Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Jeremy Couso
By Terra Avilla
I've had the pleasure of writing about Jeremy and Marshel together, highlighting their incredible contributions to our community, but Jeremy is such a remarkable individual that he truly deserves his own dedicated column to showcase his unique talents and commitment to...
Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Domestic Violence Awareness
By Terra Avilla
Hey there, my friends! It’s your favorite small-town columnist back with another "Why We Love This Place Wednesday" article. This week, though, we’re taking a slightly more serious turn to discuss something that impacts our community - domestic violence awareness.
I recently...
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...
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