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Calfire Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit declares fire season

May 14, 2013 — The Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit of Calfire officially declared the opening of wildfire season Wednesday, May 1. This announcement is made each year to remind residents as the weather warms, fire risks increase. Calfire resources have already responded to several large and devastating wildfires this month.

Slain deputy honored

Nathan Spalding, left, a sergeant with the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, Emily Bogart, Dale “Doc” Bogart and Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon attend the California Peace Officer’s Memorial Ceremony on May 6. Deputy Raymond Bogart, killed in the line of duty in 1915, was enrolled into the California State Peace Officers Memorial Foundation. Photos submitted

May 14, 2013 — A Lassen County deputy killed in the line of duty 98 years ago was honored during a California Peace Officer’s Memorial Ceremony.

Driver leads officers on high speed chase

May 14, 2013 — A high-speed chase through Susanville resulted in the arrest of a local man Friday, May 10.

Derek Baker, 47, was booked into the Lassen County Jail on charges of allegedly evading a peace officer, driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license. He was held on a $13,500 bail.

According to the Susanville Police Department, at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers attempted to stop a vehicle for suspicion of driving under the influence on State Route 139, south of the Skyline Drive intersection when Baker allegedly evaded the officer.

Janesville man arrested on drug charges

May 14, 2013 — Susanville police officers arrested a man Friday, May 10 after receiving a report of an unconscious man in a vehicle at the KFC parking lot.

Officers responded at approximately 11 p.m. and upon arrival they contacted Thomas Ray, 47, of Janesville, in the driver’s seat of the pickup.

According to a press release from the police department, Ray appeared to be disoriented and was subsequently arrested and taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence.

Correctional center celebrates 50th anniversary

May 14, 2013 — The public is invited to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the California Correctional Center held at noon Wednesday, May 15.

Highlights of the event include a welcoming statement by Matt Mullin, the prison’s chief deputy warden; the presentation of colors by an honor guard from CCC and High Desert State Prison; Charlene Peterson, Miss Lassen County, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance; and vocalist Liudmila Mullin will sing the national anthem.

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Susanville Area Bicycle Association gets active on the Bizz Johnson Trail

May 23 — The Susanville Area Bicycle Association is inviting bikers, hikers, runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to the Bizz Johnson Trail at 6 p.m. Tuesday evenings. The weekly event is part of an outdoor series the association will be putting on through October. The event will begin...

Lassen College basketball player receives scholarship

Justin McBride takes a shot for the Lassen Community College Cougars. McBride was on the 2013 Golden Valley Conference men’s basketball championship team and recently accepted a scholarship to attend and play basketball for Grace University in Omaha, Neb. Photo submitted May...

Herlong takes championship at annual volleyball tournament

The Herlong Lady Vikings eighth-grade volleyball team won the championship at the annual Play Day tournament Friday, May 3. The team poses with its championship trophy in the Westwood High School gym. Photo submitted May 21 — The Herlong Lady Vikings eighth-grade volleyball...