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March 30, 2012 — In an effort to eliminate dangerous behind-the-wheel cell phone use and texting, the California Office of Traffic Safety, California Highway Patrol and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state recently announced high visibility enforcement operations during April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The overall goal of the increased enforcement is to convince drivers of the dangers of distracted driving and reduce the number of people impacted by this risky behavior. The "It's Not Worth It!" theme emphasizes a phone call or text isn't worth a hefty fine or a collision.

March 29, 2013 — Testimony given in a change of venue hearing for two people charged in the alleged murder of an off-duty Susanville police officer revealed a larger number of people knew about the case and believed the defendants would be guilty.

Joanna Lynne McElrath and Robin Glen James, along with their attorneys, appeared in Lassen Superior Court for the Friday, March 29 hearing.

Dr. Edward Bronson, who was hired by the defense to conduct a change of venue study, was called as the witness. He answered questions from both McElrath’s attorney, Bud Landreth, and Lassen County District Attorney Bob Burns.

Spencer Leeboh passed through Susanville this week. He's from Eureka and plans to walk to Maine to raise awareness and funds for cancer. To follow his journey and find out more about his cause, visit his website xcountryforacure.com.    Photo by Jordan Clary

April 2, 2013 — For his job Spencer Leebolt wears a suit and tie and watches people play cards at a casino up near the Oregon border, but these days, and for the next several months, he’ll be in tennis shoes and hiking garb and likely in need of a shave.

March 28, 2013 — Lassen Senior Services has come up with a new idea to raise funds to supplement its daily hot lunch and Meals on Wheels programs — a No-bake Bake Sale. While the center requests a donation for lunches served, no eligible participant is denied a meal because of a failure or inability to contribute financially.

If you’ve never heard of a No-bake Bake Sale, you may need an explanation. Basically, instead of organizing a bake sale, which takes time, money and numerous volunteers, Lassen Senior Services is asking the community to donate the amount of money they’d normally pay for a pie, cake or plate of cookies at a bake sale fundraiser.

“In the last fiscal year, we served 25,705 meals to seniors,” said Lassen Senior Services Executive Director Penny Artz. “That’s including Meals on Wheels and all three locations (Doyle, Westwood and Susanville).”