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Volume XVI Issue 152
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
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Electrical Fire Destroys
Janesville Area Residence
A residential structure fire in the area of County Road A3 and Cummings Road that destroyed a home Sunday was attributed to an electrical problem according to details released today by the Janesville Fire Protection District.
Firefighters from the JFPD were dispatched to the fire at around 2:00p.m., arriving to find the structure fully invloved.
“Fire crews performed a defensive operation from the exterior of the structure to protect adjacent structures,” explains JFPD Chief Dustin Leef.
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“The cause of the fire was investigated and determined to be caused by faulty electrical equipment.”
There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. The JFPD was supported by CCC, Cal-FIRE, Milford Fire nd the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office.
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Soroptimists Seeking Realtors to
Sponsor Annual Margarita Fest
The Susanville Chapter of Soroptimist International will be holding their annual Margarita Fest Fundraiser on Friday, May 3rd, and the group is looking for area Realtors to sponsor the event, which funds $6,000 in awards and scholarships each year.
The Margarita Fest, held in Jensen Hall at the fairgrounds, has attracted a growing number of attendees each year and always promises to be an enjoyable time.
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There are two options for sponsorship. A $300 sponsorship will give you and your real estate team four entry tickets, to include a nacho bar and a margarita or beer and a 1.7′ x 3′ vinyl banner hung on the wall at the event with your real estate logo on it.
A $150 sponsorship will give you two entry tickets, which include a margarita or beer and a 1′ x 2′ vinyl banner at the event with your logo on it. The banner will be yours to keep after the event.
If you would like to sponsor the event please contact Jenny Holmes at 1.530.249.5445 or Jenna Ducasse at 1.209.479.0055 to be put on the list. The Soroptimists are trying to have all sponsors confirmed by March 15th. Click here to download more information from the Soroptimists.
Soroptimist International of Susanville is a non-profit women’s organization with the sole purpose in bettering the lives of women and children in our local community and around the world.
Each year the club’s dedicated members work diligently on contributing to our town through a multitude of service efforts which include $6,000 in scholarships and education awards, providing necessities for 5-6 families in need during the holiday season and supporting other local non-profits like Lassen Family Services and senior services programs.
The group also works closely with the young women and girls of the community – hosting empowerment workshops, and sponsoring the S-Club; a group of junior high, high school and college student community service clubs.
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Lassen College Launches New Program for Foster Youth
Lassen College has launched a new program called NextUP, which is specifically designed for the college’s current and former foster youth, and ward of the court students, to help navigate the path to higher education.
Whether the goal is to transfer to a 4-year university or to transition into the workforce, LCC offers a variety of services such as assistance with books, supplies, transportation, food and housing.
Additionally, the college can offer one-on-one assistance to ensure that the student is on the correct path with their education and navigating the admissions process.
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The only requirements are that the student has to have been in care on or after one’s 13th birthday, be younger than twenty-six, and are enrolled in nine units, or plan to enroll in nine units.
Please contact Susie Rentfrow at nextup@lassencollege.edu or at 1.530.257.6181 x8955 to discuss your eligibility.
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Your Business or Organization Can Be
Part of the Annual Walk-A-Mile Event
Lassen Family Service’s 11th annual Walk-A-Mile event, a mile-long color walk through mid-town Susanville to support survivors of sexual assault and child abuse, will be held Saturday, April 27th in Memorial Park.
LFS hosts the event annually at the end of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to make the community aware of the prevalence of these crimes and to provide information on the support services offered in Lassen County.
Activities will be held in the park from 8:00a.m., until 2:00p.m.
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Tickets are $30 and you can purchase them online by clicking here, or by stopping by the LFS offices at 1306 Riverside Drive. Call 1.530.257.5459 for more information.
Would your business or organization like to have a booth at the Walk-A-Mile? It’s a great way to spread your message while meeting a lot of Susanville folks face-to-face.
There is no charge for informational or resource booths. Craft and food vendors will need to pay a $25 fee. Click here to download the Booth Registration Form.
If you have any questions please contact Rhonda Fuller at 1.530.257.5459.
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Election Day! Where to Drop Off
Ballots and Vote in Lassen County
Voters returning ballots for today’s Presidential Primary Election will find several new drop box locations across Lassen County for their convenience. The boxes are all under surveillance, locked and secured to protect your vote.
Each drop box is checked frequently and will remain open and accessible for ballot drop-off until 8:00 this evening.
You can find ballot drop boxes at:
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- Lassen County Government Center – 2950 Riverside Dr, Susanville
- Westwood Family Resource Center – 463-975 Birch Street, Westwood
- Big Valley One Stop – 125 Highway 299 East, Bieber
- Janesville Fire Hall – 463-390 Main Street, Janesville
- Historic Courthouse -Mill Street Parking-Lot Entrance- 220 South Lassen Street, Susanville
- Doyle Senior Center – 434-685 Doyle Loop, Doyle
In addition to the drop boxes there will be five in-person polling places for voters to use today if they wish, at the Westwood Visitor Center, the Lassen County Clerk’s Office, the Janesville Fire Hall, the Beiber Memorial Building and the Doyle Senior Center.
If you voted at the Susanville Community Church in the last election, your polling place has changed. Your new voting location will be at the Lassen County Clerk/Election’s Office at 220 S. Lassen Street. Precincts that have moved include 215,119,417,420 and 422.
If you have any questions about what precinct you are in or your polling location, call 1.530.251.8217, email lcclerk@co.lassen.ca.us. or visit woterstatus.sos.ca.gov.
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Houses under construction on North Fairfield Street in 1947. Eastman Studios photo | |
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Building Permits Issued in Lassen
March 5, 1950
According to F. F. Nixon, city building inspector, about $103,000 worth of new building permits have been issued in Susanville in recent weeks.
Over $42,000 of this amount is to be spent on new dwellings; $32,000 for a new laundry, and the balance on garages, additions to buildings, repair work, etc.
Nixon credited the building spurt to the warm weather and the hopes that come with spring.
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