Potential adopters should be aware that Leo has been living on his own for a while and they should extend to him patience as he re-adjusts to home life again. Leo is thought to be a lab mix around 3 years old and is neutered. If interested in meeting Leo, or other adoptable animals at the Lassen County Animal Shelter, please call the staff at (530) 257-9200.

Featured animals at the Lassen County Animal Shelter are available for adoption on a first-come-first-serve basis. According to California law, all adoptable dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered before leaving our facility. If interested in adopting an animal, please contact the shelter directly.

Current shelter hours during the COVID-19 pandemic are Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the shelter at 257-9200.

The rumors are true Lake Almanor Area Chamber has brought an Ice-Skating Rink to Chester this winter. They are hoping this will bring joy and fun activities for the youth and families of this area. The ice-skating rink is available on weekends and runs until March 26, 2023. Guests can skate in 45-minute sessions for $5 per person, and that includes skate rentals. Hours of Operation: Fridays 4:00-8:00p.m., Saturdays 12:00-4:00p.m., and Sundays 12:00-4:00p.m. These times are subject to change. For more information, contact the Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce at 530.258.2426.

Lassen Library has a list of upcoming events. Saturday, February 18th from 11:00 to 12:30p.m., is Kids Craft Day, geared towards elementary aged children. Join in for a fun craft about wolves. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00a.m., is Storytime, geared towards children ages 0-5, including songs, stories, and crafts. For more information, contact the Lassen Library at 530.251.8127.

Mark your calendar for a series of shows you will not want to miss. ‘Decades of Dreamers’ Best of Broadway’s Concert Series for 2023. Shows include Young Frankenstein, Disney’s High School Musical, Peter Pan, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ragtime, The Prince of Egypt, Jersey Boys and Hairspray; all in one place! Eight shows, the first two weeks of March. This event will be held at the Veterans Hall. Tickets can be found at Margie’s Book Nook and Zaengles. For more information, visit www.susanvillebestofbroadway.org.

Join Honey Lake Chapter Ducks Unlimited for their annual banquet at Jensen Hall, Saturday, March 11th at 5:30p.m. The evening will include a live auction, dinner and more. Bring youth under 18 and each wins something just for coming, it’s a great event for the whole family. Get your tickets online at, www.norcaldu.org or by calling Cody at 559.579.7792.

Applications for Lassen County Farm Bureau scholarships are now available. These scholarships will be awarded to deserving high school or college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture or agri-business. For more information call the Lassen County Farm Bureau office at 530.257.7242. The application deadline is March 24, 2023.

Don’t forget to email (director@lassencountychamber.org) with any upcoming events or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main St. with any event posters!

Deputies were assisted by Susanville Police Department K9 “Zeke” who conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and positively alerted to the presence of narcotics.

“Upon searching the vehicle,” explains LCSO Captain Mike Carney, “deputies and officers located a glass smoking device with a white residue, commonly used to ingest methamphetamine. Also located inside the vehicle was a backpack that contained Fentanyl, Xanax, and Oxycodone.”

McCallister was placed under arrest and transported to the Lassen County Jail where he was booked for charges that included possession of a narcotic controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

Harrod was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

“The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Susanville Police Department for their assistance in this case. The Sheriff’s Office would also like the public to be aware of the dangers associated with Fentanyl. Please take the time read the Fentanyl Drug Fact Sheet and share with your loved ones.”

Snow showers will develop overnight into Tuesday, primarily for areas near and south of I-80 both in the Sierra and western Nevada. A secondary round of snow will develop in the Sierra and here in northeast California Tuesday and Tuesday evening.

While overall totals will be light, generally a dusting up to three inches, it doesn’t take much to cause travel difficulties.

Tuesday will be a harsh shock to the system. High temperatures will remain in the 30s Tuesday and Wednesday in even the warmest of valleys, with teens and 20s in the mountains. Widespread teen and single digit lows can be expected, with colder valleys dipping below zero.

To add insult to injury, the addition of wind will make it feel even colder, especially Monday night and Tuesday. Wind chill values will easily be in the single digit to below zero range at times.

Bundle up Tuesday and Wednesday and be sure to protect vulnerable populations as well as pets.

The St. Francis Hotel, Main and Union Streets, in the late 1940’s. From an Eastman Studios postcard.

Hotel is Sold at Susanville

February 13, 1944

The St. Francis Hotel on Main street became the property of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans Monday, as the result of a sale by the Neuhause estate. Acting for the estate were Mrs. Florence Talbot and H. L. McMurphy through Attorney J. A. Pardee. The property was bought by Evans for $50,000.

The new owner has been a contract logger in Lassen county for a number of years. Improvements will include new manager quarters, refurbishing the restaurant, and reupholstering and redecorating of the lobby.