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Bad news for California school repairs: Nearly half of bond measures on track to fail
Nearly half of California school repair bond measures are on track to fail, raising concerns about funding for campus improvements. In Lassen County, Measure Y, a bond proposal for Lassen High School, remained just…
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 • Vacations and meetings fills utility’s general manager’s calendar
Lassen Municipal Utility District General Manager Frank Cady said in 2007 that he had taken vacation time after extensive travel for meetings in August and September. He shared his calendar to address rumors that he had…
Student admission to tonight’s football game is $5 — even with an ASB card
Lassen High School’s Grizzlies host the Paradise Bobcats at 7 p.m. Friday in the first round of the Northern Section football playoffs. Student admission is $5, including for those with an ASB card. Both teams enter…
McKinley School students honor veterans at Tuesday assembly
Students and staff at McKinley School in Susanville honored local veterans during an assembly on Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. About 25 veterans attended, introduced themselves and shared details of their…
McBride expresses concerns about council’s public safety chief hiring process
Susanville business owner and former City Councilmember Nicholas McBride raised concerns during public comment about the council’s process for hiring a public safety chief. He spoke before the council’s closed-session…
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Council gives direction to staff, takes no reportable action in closed session this morning
The Susanville City Council met in closed session Thursday, Nov. 12, to discuss two employment matters: the public safety chief position and an evaluation of the acting city manager. After more than an hour, Mayor Mendy…
LMUD customers receive California Climate Credit
Lassen Municipal Utility District customers will see the California Climate Credit on their November bills, according to a district Facebook post. Eligibility depends on when an account was established, and the credit…
CAL FIRE captain named VFW Firefighter of the Year
CAL FIRE Captain Mark Ward has been named the Veterans of Foreign Wars Firefighter of the Year by the Lassen-Modoc Unit. The recognition honors his leadership and dedication to the fire service. The award highlights…
SFD announces temporary burn permit suspension
The Susanville Fire Department will suspend all burn permits within the city starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The move follows a temporary CAL FIRE suspension covering Lassen, Modoc and Plumas counties. Residents…
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 editorial • Make sure you say thank you to a veteran today
A Lassen County Times editorial from 2014 urges readers to recognize veterans on Veterans Day, honoring those who served in conflicts from World War II and Korea to Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. It also remembers local…
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Lassen Humane Society meets at 5 p.m. tomorrow
The Lassen Humane Society will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lassen County Board of Supervisors’ boardroom at 707 Nevada St. Members are scheduled to elect officers. The organization…
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 • Presiding Judge Bradbury announces retirement
Lassen County Superior Court Presiding Judge Stephen Bradbury announced his retirement after more than 23 years on the bench. His departure was scheduled to take effect on January 31, 2010. Bradbury cited the court’s…
Council hires new City Manager — salary starts at $232,303.50 annually and rises
The Susanville City Council unanimously approved an employment agreement with Timothy Elsea as city manager at its Nov. 4 meeting. Elsea, a public works director with more than 25 years of executive experience, will…
Lassen High School athletic schedule Nov. 9 through Nov. 14
Lassen High School’s athletic schedule for Nov. 9-14 includes cross-country competition and a varsity football playoff game. The cross-country team is set to compete in the NSCIF Finals at West Valley on Thursday, Nov…
Florence Fire blackens five acres on golf course
A fire burned about five acres at Diamond Mountain Golf Course after a burning operation got out of control Saturday afternoon, November 7. Fire units arrived around 4 p.m., and the National Interagency Fire Center…
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Deadly attack at High Desert State Prison ruled a homicide
California prison officials are investigating the death of inmate David Long as a homicide after two inmates allegedly attacked him with a homemade weapon at High Desert State Prison on November 8. Staff intervened and…
Officials investigating death of inmate at Susanville prison as a homicide
California prison officials are investigating the death of 26-year-old David Long as a homicide after two inmates allegedly attacked him with an improvised weapon at High Desert State Prison in Susanville. Staff saw the…
American Legion Post 204 announces transition for Hometown Heroes Appreciation event, plans new 2027 independent event
American Legion Post 204 has announced it will no longer participate in the annual First Responders Awards Dinner, ending a 63-year partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Commander Tyson C. Borm stated the…
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 • Carrie Satica — 2011 Lassen County Cowbelle of the Year
This article is a retrospective feature originally published in 2011, highlighting the achievements of Carrie Satica, who was named the 2011 Lassen County Cowbelle of the Year. The piece details her long-standing…
VFW hosts Officers of the Year ceremony Tuesday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Susanville will host its annual Officers of the Year ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, at the Veterans Memorial Hall. This long-standing tradition, dating back to 1963, honors local…
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County clerk updates local election results
The Lassen County Clerk’s Office has released updated results from the November 3 local election as of Friday, November 6. Voter turnout reached 57.17 percent, with 8,796 ballots cast. The results indicate a strong…
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 • Lowest paid sheriff’s department employees in the state try to stop mass exodus of personnel
This archived report from 2006 details a staffing crisis at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies and correctional officers faced low wages compared to other agencies, leading many to seek employment…
Mayor says no way — declares hiring the new public safety chief is ‘not in the best interest of our city's budget’
The Susanville City Council approved an employment agreement for a new public safety chief, Matthew McMullen, in a 3-1-1 vote. Despite the approval, Mayor Mendy Schuster cast a dissenting vote, citing concerns over the…
The tobacco industry harms California's rural communities
The Lassen County Tobacco Use Prevention Program has highlighted the ongoing negative impacts of the tobacco industry on rural communities in California. The report emphasizes the health and social challenges faced by…
Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board meets Monday
The Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Monday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m. The session will take place at 555 Hospital Lane in Susanville. The board serves as an…
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Christmas Tree permits now available for Lassen National Forest
Christmas tree permits for the Lassen National Forest are now available for purchase through December 24. Permits cost $10 per tree, with a limit of two per household, and can be obtained online, at forest offices, or…
Don't miss the Monticola Club's Christmas Boutique and Country Store Nov. 13-14
The Monticola Club is hosting its annual Christmas Boutique and Country Store on November 13 and 14. The event, which serves as a local community gathering in Lassen County, invites residents to browse seasonal goods…
Lassen High School Daily Bulletin
The Lassen High School Daily Bulletin for November 4, 2026, provides essential updates and announcements for the student body and faculty. As reported by LassenNews.com, the bulletin serves as the primary source for…
'Catastrophic failure' allegedly shuts down the city’s geothermal system
The city of Susanville is facing an alleged catastrophic failure of its geothermal system, according to reports. Local news outlet LassenNews has been unable to reach city officials for an official statement or…