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April 8, 2013 — California’s senior population is proving to be one of the fastest growing driving-age demographics in the state.

It is estimated there will be more than six million residents age 65 and older in California by 2020. Knowing that much of this community still relies on driving as their primary means of transportation, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing the Age Well Drive Smart program.

A class will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the conference room at the Susanville Indian Rancheria Health Center.

Old paint dropped off at Susanville Paint Center waits to be picked up by a trucking company. The local business is now a collection site for architectural paint, stains and lacquers, but space may be limited so people should call 257-6078 before dropping items off. In addition, Susanville Paint Center only accepts 10 gallons every two weeks per household. Photo by Ruth Ellis

April 4, 2013 — A local business has become a collection site for residents to drop off old architectural paint, stains and lacquers.

April 3, 2013 — The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found dead in Paiute Creek as longtime Susanville resident Barrie Inlay, 61.

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the cause of death has not yet been determined and an autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office in Reno, Nev.

According to the Susanville Police Department, there were no signs of obvious trauma to the body.

A portion of North Street near the intersection of Weatherlow Street is blocked off this afternoon, Tuesday, April 2. Law enforcement is on scene with a body found near the creek. The Times will provide more information when it becomes available. Photo by Ruth Ellis

According to a press release from the from the Susanville Police Department, on Tuesday, April 2, officers were “summoned to the area of Paiute Creek near the North Street Bridge on a report of  a deceased person.”

Upon arrival, officers found a  dead Caucasian man, estimated to be in his late 50s or early 60s, near the creek.

The name will not be released until the identity of the man has been confirmed and the next of kin has been notified, according to the police department.