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Volume XVII Issue 84
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
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Biz Buzz: Local Business
News for December 5th
By Marshel Couso
Welcome to our weekly feature dedicated to covering Susanville and Lassen County’s business scene! Grand openings, new employees, renovations, new hours… each week we’ll keep you up to date with important information about the businesses you rely on.
Town & Country Real Estate
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Long time local real estate broker Tina Cordoba is returning to Susanville and Town & Country Real Estate.
“Tina has a longstanding reputation for her professionalism, integrity, and her personalized approach to real estate,” explains T&C owner Melissa Pickett. “Having worked closely with countless families and individuals in the Susanville area, she truly understands the unique charm of our community and what makes a house a home.”
Cordoba is eager to reconnect with clients old and new, bringing her passion for real estate and deep community ties to every transaction.
“Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a cherished property, or just curious about the local market, Tina is ready to help you navigate every step of the journey with care and expertise.”
Contact Tina Cordoba today for all your real estate needs at 1.530.310.2106 or email
Tina@homesaleswithtina.com.
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Bottle and Brush Art Bar
Bottle and Brush Art Bar, at 2204 Main Street in Susanville, will be featuring Line Dancing this evening, December 5th, at 7:00. Everyone is invited to come out and learn some new steps and have a great time.
On Friday, December 6th, at 6:00p.m., Bottle and Brush will be offering a ‘How the Gnome Stole Christmas’ painting class in their wine bar.
Cost of the class includes all of the material you will need to paint, including a 16 X20 canvas. They highly encourage group bookings so they can seat you and your friends together.
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Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Magic Made Local
The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce has a fun promotion going on during the holiday shopping season. The ‘Magic Made Local’ initiative rewards shoppers who spend their money right here in Susanville.
Get five stamps from any of the participating businesses and return your passport to the Chamber’s next mixer, December 19th at Grocery Outlet, to be entered in a drawing from some amazing baskets provided by the participating businesses.
Step1: Pick up your Passport from the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce office or any participating businesses.
Step 2: Shop participating businesses alone or with a group of friends.
Step 3: When you visit a participating business, ask them to stamp your passport.
Step 4: Fill up your passport with five stamps and be entered to win giveaways provided by the local businesses participating in our local Magic Made Local!
Partcipating businesses:
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- Joe’s Coffee
- Blue Ox Bistro
- Highway to the Gaming Zone
- Grocery Outlet
- Lassen County Chamber of Commerce
- Milwood Florist & Nursery
- Beck’s Shoes
- Merry Morsels
- Haven Studio Salon
- Summer Porches
- Hair Hunters
- Lilith’s Place
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- Rusty Chandelier
- Zaengles Carpet One Floor & Home
- Forest Office Equipment
- Susanville Ford
- Fair Winds Reiki & Mindfulness
- Les Schwab Tire Centers
- Legacy Optometry
- OM-AH Holistics
- Salon Adore
- LaundroMutt
- WFP Ship & Print- Susanville
- Sierra Desert Properties Lic#01939561
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Is something noteworthy happening with your business? Let us know about it! Each Thursday morning, we present a round-up of interesting news from the Lassen County business scene and we want to hear from you. E-mail your business news to Marshel at mcouso@susanvillestuff.com. | |
CDCR News: High Desert Investigating
Inmate Death as Homicide
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the November 26th, death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison as a homicide.
According to details provided by the CDCR, shortly after 6:00p.m. HDSP staff observed one inmate, identified as Zachary Barron, attacking another inmate, Juan Linares.
Barron used an improvised weapon, to stab Linares multiple times. Officers responded and quelled the attack.
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Linares was immediately transported to the institution’s Correctional Treatment Center for advanced medical care. However, his condition worsened, requiring life-saving measures, including CPR and wound care, by Correctional Officers and medical staff.
Despite their efforts, Linares was pronounced dead at 7:09p.m. by a physician at an outside hospital.
Linares, 44, was received by CDCR from Alameda County in 2009, to serve 36 years to life for second-degree murder.
Barron, 32, was received by CDCR from San Bernardino County in 2019, to serve 14 years to life for first-degree murder. He has been placed in restricted housing while the incident is under investigation.
The HDSP Investigative Services Unit and the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations into this incident. The Office of the Inspector General has been notified, and the Lassen County Coroner will determine Linares’s official cause of death.
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$6.1M CHP Campaign Aims to Reduce Impaired Driving in California
The California Highway Patrol, in collaboration with the California Office of Traffic Safety, has launched a year-long $6.1 million campaign focused on reducing impaired driving incidents across the state.
The “Bring Impairment Down” campaign, funded by an OTS grant, runs through September 30, 2025, and combines education and enforcement to make California’s roads safer.
The OTS grant will fund enhanced DUI saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and public education campaigns throughout the state.
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These efforts aim to remove impaired drivers from the road and increase awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence.
Driving under the influence continues to be a significant threat to public safety. In 2023, 1,089 people were killed, and 27,306 were injured in alcohol-involved crashes in California. These statistics underscore the urgent need to address impaired driving, and this grant reinforces CHP’s dedication to preventing these preventable tragedies.
“The CHP’s primary mission is to ensure the safety of California’s roadways. This significant grant will allow us to focus not only on enforcement but also on education, helping to prevent impaired driving before it happens,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “By combining these two approaches, we are confident that we can make our roads safer, reduce tragedies, and save lives.”
The CHP will also participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative and increase enforcement efforts during the Winter and Summer mobilization periods, further supporting the goal of reducing DUI crashes in California.
The CHP reminds everyone that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Alcohol.” Driving under the influence of cannabis, prescription medications, illegal drugs, or any combination of substances impairs a driver’s abilities and can lead to an arrest. Designating a sober driver, using public transportation, or taking a taxi or ride-share is always important—there is no excuse for driving while impaired.
The public is also encouraged to report suspected DUI drivers by calling 9-1-1. When making a report, provide the dispatcher with the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, and a description of the vehicle. For more information about impaired driving, contact your local CHP Area office.
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Office of Education Presenting
Inspirational Conference for Students
In January, the Lassen County Office of Education will be presenting the You Matter Conference, a powerful and inspiring event for Lassen County middle and high school students.
The conference, whose theme is ‘Believe in Yourself’ is designed to educate, inspire, and empower young minds as they navigate today’s challenges and opportunities.
The event will feature Keynote Speaker Trinity Wallace-Ellis, a celebrated entrepreneur, leader, mom, and #1 inspirational speaker. Renowned for her transformative and empowering messages, Trinity is known for captivating audiences with her authenticity, wisdom, and charisma.
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Her remarkable journey and profound insights have made her a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change in countless lives.
In addition to Trinity’s keynote address, students will engage in sessions covering crucial topics including:
- Healthy Relationships
- Suicide Awareness
- Fentanyl and Social Media Safety
- Human Trafficking Awareness
“This is a day of learning, growth, and inspiration that students won’t want to miss,” said Patricia Gunderson, Lassen County Superintendent of Schools. “The conference aims to equip students with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, stay safe, and thrive in their personal and academic lives.”
LCOE staff have been collaborating with Lassen County schools to ensure all students receive information about this transformative event. Details, including specific times and locations, will be shared with students as the event date approaches.
For more information about the “Believe in Yourself” You Matter Conference, please contact: Kaitlyn Midgley; Communications Specialist at LCOE KMidgley@lcoe.org
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Annual Live Nativity Celebrates
the True Spirit of Christmas
Experience the true spirit of Christmas during a live drive-thru biblical production of the birth of Jesus Christ. This family-friendly, outdoor live Nativity will run for two nights, Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, from 6:00 until 9:00pm each evening.
Admission to the Live Drive-Thru Nativity is free. You can arrive anytime between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Any vehicle in line by 9:00pm will be let in. A sign will be on the last vehicle of the night.
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This event is open to the public and located on the grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 905 Richmond Road – across from Diamond View Middle School.
Be sure to tune in your radio station to the posted channel and enjoy inspiring music as you make your way through The Live Nativity experience.
This event will feature scenes leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. Roman Soldiers will guide you through as you experience Mary and Joseph traveling to the City of David to pay their taxes, the shepherds in the field keeping watch over their flocks by night, a multitude of Heavenly Hosts praising God and the glorious birth of Jesus Christ into the world.
Children and adults will love the authentic experience of live animals!
Grab your friends and come experience The Live Nativity! For more information visit the www.thelivenativity.org.
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Lassen Advocate photo, December 1971 | |
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Miniature Truck 8 Years in the making
December 5, 1971
The Susanville Fire Department designed and fabricated this little truck entirely with their own skills, time and money. The little truck is a 2-5 scaled down model of its mother: 1964 model, American La France, 750 gallon pumper unit.
Its drive train consists of a 1,000 c.c. 4 cylinder Austin Healey Spirit engine and transmission with Morris Minor differential and brakes. Its dimensions are 11 feet long, 41 inches high and 44 inches wide.
The wheelbase is 67 inches on which the total vehicle weight of 1,175 pounds is supported.
This truck will actually put out fires too! It is equipped with a 5 gpm pump and a 50 gallon water tank. There is 1,000 feet of 1 inch cotton jacket hose and 50 feet of ¾ inch high pressure rubber hose; other accessories include all chrome fittings, an extension ladder, roof ladder, siren, bell and rotating red beacon.
The unit was constructed primarily to be used in parades and exhibits that the department participates in each year. However, it still serves as a pumper unit for extinguishing the barbecue.
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