He did all of this while supporting his mom’s meltdowns, holding a full-time job, and maintaining his stellar grades. He did all of this while being kind, positive, and true to himself. 

Covid would change his college dreams of going to Cal Poly SLO. Instead, he has attended Lassen Community College for the last two years and been challenged with online classes in difficult subjects, like Chemistry, Micro Biology, and Statistics.  

The past two years have been filled with working hard and playing hard for Landon. He has been a faithful employee to Al and Joy Robbins and has also worked at New Image Gym. 

He loves to work out and you have probably have seen him running down Main Street (sometimes shirtless). He has taught himself how to dunk, learned how to do laundry, and can cook pretty decently. He takes time to camp and fish with friends and volunteers with the Lassen Sportsmens Club. 

With work and perseverance comes rewards and opportunities to rise and tomorrow Landon will start the next part of his educational journey at Cal Berkeley. As I write this and the tears run down my face, I am content with Landon flying the nest. 

I know that it is something that has to happen. His potential is unlimited as he leaves his home of the last (almost) twenty years.  

And as I think about how he will navigate eating in the dining hall, traverse a campus almost as big as our city limits with three times as many people, and make friends, I know he’ll approach it as he always has: with a never-give-in work ethic and a creative solution. 

We will miss our middle child. Our life of the party. Our Landon Lou. But we couldn’t be prouder. 

PG&E representatives can walk customers through the process of getting temporary and permanent power, as well as ask questions about tree removals.

PG&E urges customers to apply for electric service when obtaining building permits from the county building departments when rebuilding or needing temporary power at a property. Applying for electric service is not part of the county’s application process nor is it automatic.

For eligible customers impacted by a wildfire, PG&E will connect and disconnect temporary electric service at no cost until a permanent electric meter is installed.

Customers impacted by wildfires who are going to rebuild or have questions are urged to contact PG&E early and apply for temporary power by visiting www.pge.com/cco or email rebuild@pge.com.

The Chamber board will meet on Thursday, September 8th, 2022, for their monthly board meeting that will begin at 12:00p.m., at the Diamond Mountain Casino Boardroom. The board encourages member attendance and comment; if you would like to address the board, please contact the office staff prior to the board meeting so that you can be added to the agenda.

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Chamber Mixer, Wednesday, August 17th from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., at Susanville’s Wednesday Night Farmer’s Market. Enjoy all that the market has to offer and more! We will be hosting a Beer Garden and will have live entertainment by the band, ‘Timeless’. There will be raffles sponsored by Susanville Historic Uptown Businesses. Put your dancing shoes on and come enjoy an evening of fun!

Susanville Farmer’s Market on Pancera Plaza in Historic Uptown Susanville is held every Saturday, from 8:00 to 12:00p.m., thru October 1st. This year there will be several Wednesday evening markets. The market features fresh produce, meats, local crafts, delicious food, and more. The organizers of the market are planning to bring even more vendors and excitement to this year’s market so be sure to add the farmer’s market to your Saturday and see what they have to offer. For more information or to become a vendor, contact farmersmarket@larpcooperative.com.

Lassen County Arts Council’s ‘The Watercolor Show’ is now open, with a reception to be held, on August 17th from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. This show will run thru the 26th of August; Watercolors by Susan Dunklau, Jacquie Cordova, and Sally Posner.

Lassen Community College wants to remind you that school started, Monday, August 15th and counselors are ready to register students for Fall classes. It’s not too late to get started in a new future! Please, call 530.251.8842 to make an appointment today.

Bottle & Brush Art Bar is hosting a Trivia Night on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00p.m. Trivia Night will be every other Thursday. Entry is $5 per person. Teams are a minimum of 2 players and a max of 4 players. Enjoy the drink specials: $1 off all beers and $8 Micheladas! For more information, contact 530.250.3701.

Lassen Family Services’ CASA presents the 5th Annual Superhero 5k Fun Run & Walk, Saturday, August 20th. General admission is $20. For more information, contact CASA at 530.250.3927.

Mark your calendars for an Art Reception at Bottle & Brush Art Bar, Thursday, August 25th from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Come have an evening of art, nibbles, wine, and good company! Featured Artists include Michael Giampoli, Rob McBride, and Randy Robbins. Additional artists may be added. For more information, contact 530.250.3701.

CASA will be hosting a movie night featuring ‘Inside Out,’ Saturday, August 29th at 8:00p.m., at Lassen Community College. Event entry and concessions are by donation. Don’t forget your pillows, blankets, and bug spray!

Lassen Senior Services is holding a raffle fundraiser for a chance to win a Traeger Pellet Smoker Pro 34 Model. Drawing will be held on September 1st at 5:00p.m., at the Lassen Senior Center. Tickets are $20 each and you do not need to be present to win. For more information, contact 530.257.2113.

CCC & HDSP Cram the Van event will be held September 9th from 3:00 to 7:00p.m., at Susanville IGA. They will be accepting canned goods, dry foods, non-perishable, and toiletries. For more information, contact 530.257.4599.

Don’t forget to email with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with any event posters!

Each day most areas will have a twenty to 40 percent chance of seeing a storm. Storms are most likely in the afternoons and evenings, but overnight showers and storms cannot be ruled out.

Impacts will range from lightning, new fire starts, and strong outflow winds with blowing dust, to periods of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. It is too soon to project which hazards will be dominant, so forecasters recommend you be prepared for any of these scenarios.

Ensure you have a way of receiving weather alerts or monitoring radar on your phone. If you have outdoor activities or projects planned this week, try to get them done in the mornings before storms develop. If you live in a flash flood prone area, especially near a burn scar, be ready to act quickly if heavy rainfall occurs.

The National Weather Service has also issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning on dry fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.

Along with Lassen and eastern Plumas counties, affected areas include Surprise Valley, eastern Sierra and northern Washoe County.

There will be a scattered mix of wet and dry thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, then nocturnal storms possible Wednesday night. Storms will transition wetter on Thursday.

Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds up to 50mph which could cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions.

Noises and more noises was the first and chief means of celebrating the end of four years tension and war on Tuesday in Susanville. Whistles, sirens, horns and just plain yells all blasted loose when the first flash came at 4 p.m. For an hour the whistles at the lumber mills were tied down, literally deafening the east end of town.

In the business district the fire horn boomed out periodically; cars roamed up and down the street honking joyously. Impromptu parades were staged; a batch of 20 high school girls staged a snake dance up the middle of Main St. Streets were packed solid. Reed Barron parked his car at the Main and Lassen street intersection and had it tipped on its side.

Stores closed almost as soon as the flash came. By 10 p.m. Tuesday night the crowds began to thin out. But in private homes in town and in the valley the joyous celebration went on. Giving a thanks for victory and peace was not forgotten.

Tuesday night a special service was held at the Baptist church. Wednesday morning there were special masses at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday night a previously planned service was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran church with special prayers and songs. This coming Sunday morning all the churches are planning to have some type of thanksgiving service. There will be a special mass at 10:30 at Sacred Heart church.