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“The victim had a gunshot wound that entered below her left nostril and exited on the right side of her neck. Deputies were only able to gather limited information from the victim prior to being treated by paramedics.”

The victim was taken to Banner Lassen Hospital, and subsequently transported to Renown Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The victim is listed in stable condition.

According to Carney, Deputies and Detectives have been following up on multiple leads and the investigation is on-going.

If you live in the areas of the 100 block of Delwood and Cedar Streets and Avenues 3 to 5, and have any information or video surveillance from the hours of 11:30p.m. to 12:00a.m., on January 1st, you are urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

If anyone else has any information on this investigation, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 530-257-6121. You can remain anonymous.

Guided snowshoe hikes are a popular winter attraction on the Lassen Forest. ~U.S. Forest Service photo

Guided Snowshoe Tours on the Lassen National Forest Begin February 2nd

The Almanor Ranger District will again be offering its popular guided snowshoe tours this winter and the first tour is scheduled for February 2nd. These tours are offered to the general public, community and school groups.

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to explore your national forest, floating over the snow among snow-laden trees, with animal tracks to follow and the quiet of a snow-hushed forest. It is a magical experience.

Snowshoes for these tours are provided free of charge and are geared for beginners but can be strenuous depending on terrain and snow powder conditions.

Tours take place in the surrounding Lassen National Forest, but locations vary depending on current snow conditions.

A variety of topics are covered during the one to two-hour program, including basic winter survival skills, environmental education and local history.

If requested, programs can be tailored to include the California State Standards for environmental education.

Times and locations will be provided when you make your reservation. Snowshoe tours are scheduled for February 2nd, 8th and 17th.

Attendees must be at least eight years old, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Snowshoes are available free of charge, but cross-country skiers must provide their own equipment.

All tour programs require reservations. To reserve your spot, schedule your school/class, or obtain more information about our snowshoe program, contact Carlos Holguin, Visitor Information Service Specialist at (530) 258-2141 or by email at: carlos.holguin@usda.gov

Enjoying the sights and sounds of the snowy woods on a guided hike. ~ LNF Photo

Public scoping is initiated as part of the National Environmental Policy Act to fully consider the environmental impacts that may result from implementing the proposed plan of operations.

Public comments should be submitted by February 23rd, 2023 to be the most helpful, and can be mailed to Bureau of Land Management, Applegate Field Office, 708 West 12th St., Alturas, CA, 96101, attention JoAnne Homuth; or sent by email to: jhomuth@blm.gov. Please add “Hog Ranch Exploration Project” in the email subject line.

The Hog Ranch Mine, an open pit, heap leach operation, operated from 1986 through 1995. The former mining company completed reclamation in 1999.

Maps and other information about the project are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website or by calling the BLM Applegate Field Office, 530-233-4666.

David Escobar, a Lassen County resident, stands in front of his shed, freshly

stocked with Lodge pole pine fuelwood from the Lassen National Forest.

Escobar uses fuelwood to heat his home through the fall, winter and spring.

No additional personal use permits may be issued per household in 2023 once the ten cords are purchased.

All fuelwood regulations will be required to be followed, which includes paying attention to the closure areas.

You can request your personal use permit by visiting one of LNF’s offices or completing and signing the mail-in form available at their website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/lassen.

If you choose to use the mail-in form, please send your form to one of the offices listed below and they will mail your firewood permits and regulations.

These permits are only valid on Lassen National Forest lands open to firewood cutting.

A cord is the amount of tightly piled wood in a stack four feet high by four feet wide by eight feet long. Commercial fuelwood permits may be purchased if a household requires more than ten cords.

District Office Contact Information:

• Almanor Ranger District, Zone IV, P.O. Box 767, Chester, CA 96020, (530) 258-2141
• Eagle Lake Ranger District, Zone V, 477-050 Eagle Lake Rd., Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 258-2141
• Hat Creek Ranger District, Zone III, P.O. Box 220, Fall River Mills, CA 96028, (530) 336-5521

The hours of operation are 8:00a.m. until 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday.

On the yard at the California Correctional Center in 1963. The inmates are

performing calisthenics, training for work with the Department of Forestry

California Prepares for Center

January 25, 1962

The state yesterday opened a temporary headquarters in Susanville pending completion of a new 1,200 inmate conservation center.

Center Supt. Merle Schneckloth and an 11-member staff will coordinate handling of materials and equipment, recruitment, and other preparation for opening the of the center, slated for completion in July.

The 88 million conservation center, operated by the Department of Corrections, will be the key administrative and training facility for all inmates assigned to conservation camps throughout Northern California.