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Lassen County ranks high in prenatal substance abuse

Sept. 7, 2010 — Lassen County ranks as one of the top problem areas in the nation for using alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal substances during pregnancy.

Lassen County has been screening pregnant women over the last three years using the 4 P’s Plus Prenatal Substance Use Screening Tool developed by Dr. Ira Chasnoff and Dr. Richard McGourty stated a press release by the Lassen County Health and Social Services Department.

Fire Department hosts Sept. 11 memorial

Sept. 7, 2010 — Every year since the terrorist attacks on the world Trade Center and Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, the Susanville Fire Department has hosted in conjunction with other county service agencies a memorial remembering the heroic men and women who gave their lives on that day.

Nine years later, the memorial service is just as poignant, emotional and important as ever. This year’s ceremony will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Authority discusses potential rate increases

Sept. 7, 2010 — The need for new equipment, rising operating costs and improving infrastructure are only some of the reasons why the Lassen Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is considering a rate increase for waste disposal fees for its customers.

The LRSWMA board considered adjusting the fees after a detailed staff report was presented to them at its Aug. 24 meeting by manager Tom Valentino.

Hand grenade found in residence

Sept. 3, 2010 — Susanville Police officers responded to an unusual call at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, after what appeared to be a fully functional hand grenade was found in a home at 2965 Johnstonville Road.

The man who reported the incident told police he found the grenade when he was in the process of cleaning out the home for an elderly person who no longer lived there.

The grenade was transported to the Susanville Police Department before members of the Washoe Consolidated Bomb Squad later picked it up to be destroyed.

Fire destroys home in Herlong, causes vegetation fire

Aug. 31, 2010 — A gas canister exposed to heat and sunlight is what Herlong residents believe caused a fire that destroyed their home and caused a vegetation fire near the Federal Correctional Institute, Herlong along Jasmine Lane around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

The Susanville Interagency Fire Center started dispatching resources to the fire at roughly 3:50 p.m. as a possible structure fire. Initial response units immediately confirmed seeing flames coming from the roof of the home around 3:55 p.m., and roughly 10 minutes later were advising dispatch of multiple explosions going off in the vicinity of the property.

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High Desert Brawl returns to Susanville

Sept. 7, 2010 — Once again, the High Desert Brawl will be filled with fists, fights and fury on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel. The gates will open at 5 p.m. with the kids event beginning at 6 p.m. and the main event will begin at 7 p.m. “We’ve got some...

A sacrificed life turns into the Olympic American Dream

Sept. 7, 2010 — There’s always the one story at the Olympic games when the impossible becomes glory and, in that moment, legends are made. There were the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid New York when the U.S. hockey team beat the Russians in a “Miracle on Ice.” Even Michael Phelps beating...

Varsity volleyball team takes upset at home

Wednesday, Sept. 1 — The Lassen High School varsity volleyball team warmed up against Portola in a 2-1 preseason scrimmage loss at the Lassen Cave on Wednesday, Sept. 1.