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Westwood an overnight stop on vintage train tour

A vintage passenger train pulls into Westwood Tuesday, June 4. It was the first stop on a tour by Trains & Travel booked as “Byways of California and Oregon.”

The lounge in the Colonial Crafts car is a step back in time. Photos by Susan Cort Johnson

June 10, 2013 — While trains are not foreign to Westwood, one parked on the tracks near the Visitor Center overnight caught the eye of local residents. It was not the usual freight train that rumbles through on schedule throughout the day and night but a vintage passenger train.

Tori Ashley at Bandwagon Festival today!

Saturday, June 8, 2013 — The musical lineup is taking shape for the upcoming Bandwagon Festival and national star Tori Ashley will be among the featured artists.

Described as a songbird of the southwest heritage Native American nation, Ashley shares her style of country to contemporary and an original lineup sure to please the crowd. The rising star from New Mexico has infiltrated the music scene with a passion to shine. To hear Ashley’s music, visit reverbnation.com/toriashleycountry.

The Bandwagon Festival is scheduled for 2 to 8 p.m. today, Saturday, June 8 at the Lassen County Fairgrounds and is a fundraiser to keep music programs in the local schools.

Lassen High celebrates graduation

Susanville FFA members Morgan Pickett, left, and Keenan Graham carry the flags and lead Lassen High School's Class of 2013 into its graduation ceremony, Friday, June 7 on Arnold Field. Photos by Ruth Ellis

Lassen High School graduates are all smiles as they walk into their graduation ceremony. Click Read More to see more pictures.

Herlong High School’s graduation scheduled tonight

June 7, 2013 — Herlong High School will be holding its graduation ceremony tonight, at 6 p.m. Friday June 7 at the performing arts theater at 2071 California St. in Herlong.

The graduating students are Brittnee Carr, Kimberly Robertson, Angela Hawley, Ryan Hinojos, Bruce Blickenstaff, Darbie Swift, Venita Vanasdoll, Christina Bruening, Seanna Miller and David Silva.

Truck hits a man in wheelchair on Main Street

UPDATE: 3:22 p.m. June 6, 2013: According to the Lassen County Sheriff's office, Robinson's family called and notifed them of his death.

June 6, 2013 — A Susanville man was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno by a Mountain Lifeflight helicopter after a truck hit him in a Main Street crosswalk between Lassen High School and the Veterans Memorial Hall.

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Lassen County provides vast opportunities for summer recreation

A professional wakeboarder performs a wild stunt on Emerson Lake in Susanville during last year’s Rock the Wake. This year the event will take place Saturday, June 22 and will feature more wakeboarders, more crazy stunts and one of the most impressive wakeboarding boats in existence. Lassen...

Renegades split with walk off win

Hunter Morris slides into second during the Susanville Renegades’ doubleheader against the Galena Silver Sox Saturday, June 8. The Renegades split with Galena, losing the first game, but winning the second. Photo by Maddie Musante June 17 — The Susanville Renegades baseball...

Major Division Red Sox win Tournament of Champions

The Major Division Red Sox defeated the Yankees Saturday, June 8 to win the Susanville Little League Tournament of Champions. The tournament is Susanville Little League’s end of the season tournament. The championship team and its coaches pose together with their trophies. The team is...