Saturday, May 10, 2025

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Sherry Williams

By Terra Avilla I wish I could sing Frankie Valli’s “Sherr-er-er-ieeeee” accurately or in tune because I absolutely love belting it out in my office as I sing to this week’s feature, Sherry Williams. Now - she says she hates that song, but also, I...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: The Lemonade Stand

By Terra Avilla Ahh sweet, sweet summertime. And nothing is more synonymous with summer than kids, fun and their lemonade stands. This past week, after WEEKS of asking if they could do a stand, I finally relented and told my two girls that they could...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Law Enforcement Torch Run

By Terra Avilla The Special Olympics Annual Torch Run is almost here! Yep, that’s right, June 15th is almost upon us. That’s TOMORROW PEOPLE! However, it’s not too late to sign up! Even if you hate to run, this event is still a Lassen...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lauren Carlton

By Terra Avilla There is an incredibly special place in my heart for our County’s Educators. There is an even bigger place in my heart for the incredible teachers that my children have had. Hearing the stories from the school day, the jokes made, the...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Leap Ahead Pre-K Graduation

By Terra Avilla On a beautiful, overcast evening last week dozens of little green robes and tassels bebopped around Memorial Ball Park. It was, of course, followed by squeals and shrieks, games of tag and hugs from their mommies and daddies. It was Leap...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Twyla Braninburg

By Terra Avilla It wasn’t until my twenties that I realized that having an, “If you don’t say it, I will,” type of friend around is a real blessing. There is something to be said about directness. Bluntness is one of the things I admire...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Sheri and Carlin Hagen

By Terra Avilla Oh, how my eyes welled up with tears this past Sunday at church as two of my favorite people stood on stage to tell us that their time in Lassen County would be ending soon. Sheri and Carlin Hagen, have earned a...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Dan and Suzanne Williams

By Terra Avilla I have known Dan and Suzanne Williams pretty much my entire time living and working in our community. They are the incredibly cute married couple that coaches the college rodeo team. However, I had the pleasurable happenstance of eating lunch with the...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Susanville Dental Specialties

By Terra Avilla My children have inherited a lot from me. Their hair and eye color. Their height. An aversion to hazelnuts and obviously their robust athleticism. (Insert my husband’s side eye here). Unfortunately, my little Peachy Pants also inherited my baby shark teeth....

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lassen Resiliency

By Terra Avilla Child Victim care in Lassen County just received a miracle. And that miracle came in the form of a board of volunteers and three wonderful nurses at Lassen Resiliency. Most of you never think about what happens to the survivor of a...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Lassen College Softball

By Terra Avilla If any of you have been following my social media, you know I post a lot about the LCC baseball team and the “46 brothers” my daughters have. However, it’s really important to me to showcase another incredibly special group of...
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The Freshest Susanville Stuff

Job Announcement: Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities: Executive Director

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities: Executive Director Position available with Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities. The Executive Director has full responsibility for planning, directing, and administering overall...

Job Announcement: Susanville School District: 5 Positions

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Photofeature: Community Easter Egg Hunt and Gold Egg Winners

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Susanville Indian Rancheria Holding Special Exhibition and Art Sale Tomorrow

The rich artistic heritage and cultural wisdom of the Susanville Indian Rancheria will be celebrated in a special exhibition and art sale, "Rooted in...