Chloe is looking for someone with patience and understanding to build a bond with and is longing for a new home with her very own yard to call her own. She’s thought to be a border collie mix and is estimated to be about 2 years of age. Chloe has been getting along with other dogs here at the shelter during evaluations so far.

Currently, Chloe still needs to be spayed, but can be adopted from the Lassen County Animal Shelter on a $40 spay/neuter deposit (plus cost of license), which the adopter will be refunded once they show proof of spay. It will be the adopter’s responsibility to ensure Chloe is spayed within 60 days and they will be fully responsible for all expenses. However, financial assistance for spay/neuters may be available to Lassen County residents through the Lassen Humane Society.

Shelter staff would be happy to answer questions and inquiries at (530) 257-9200.

Additional: If there are dogs already in the home, it is suggested that potential adopters bring them to the shelter to do a meet and greet with the new dog.

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.

Happy National Public Works Week to those really nice folks

in the Public Works Department who keep our little town running.

City of Susanville Celebrating Public Works Week with Activities and Fun

It’s a big week for the City of Susanville’s Public Works Department, as they celebrate National Public Works Week with five days of fun activities including a scavenger hunt, a backhoe rodeo and a party in the park where kids can check out, and even decorate, some of the department’s big machines.

National Public Works Week has been around since 1960, and across North America, more than 30,000 members of the American Public Works Association use this week to, “energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.”

Susanville’s Water crew at work – Public Works photo

Public Works employees like Tyler Bernadino, shown here sweeping near the Richmond Road

bridge, have to get up pretty early in the morning to start making the town beautiful.

Kids will be invited to ‘decorate’ some of the equipment and Sno Mountain Shaved Ice will be there to help everyone cool off. It sounds like a great time in the park.

On Tuesday, the City is looking for your stories about Public Works. You can thank the department for a job well done by posting to social media and tagging @SusanvillePublicWorks #npww #susanvillepw.

Winter weather means a lot of work for the folks who have

to keep the streets clear for us to drive around town.

Wednesday the entire city turns into a scavenger hunt! There are ten secret locations and the City will be posting clues to the Public Work's Department's Facebook page every 15 minutes. All you have to do is go to that location and post a selfie, tagging the Public Works Depart. The first person to find all ten locations wins a really nice gift basket.

The big event on Thursday is the Backhoe Rodeo, and that sounds like a lot of fun. The event will be livestreamed on the City’s Facebook page and will start at 10:00a.m. There are currently fifteen competitors who will take part in the timed competition.

Each participant will have tasks to be completed and fastest time wins – rodeo events include grabbing three small soccer balls off three cones and dropping them into a bin using the backhoe, picking up an egg with a spoon attached to a backhoe, and for the finale they will use the backhoe to pour a 2-liter of soda into cups.

Throughout the day Friday the City Public Works Department will be posting fun facts about Susanville.

Lassen Youth Soccer League registration May 1st through 28th. Online registration payment by credit/debit card only. Payment plans are available upon checkout, at lassenyouthsoccer.org. In-person registration is available May 16th, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Susanville Comfort Inn. Please pay by cash or check only. If registering more than 3 soccer players from one household, email the league for a discount voucher prior to registering. Questions can be emailed to lassenyouthsoccer@yahoo.com. Check out their Facebook page and website for more information.

Lassen County Public Health Open House, Wednesday, May 24th from 2:00-5:00p.m., at 1445 Paul Bunyan Rd, Suite B. In an effort to raise and promote Public Health Awareness, join this family-friendly event to learn about various free and low-cost programs. Back-to-school immunizations, free popcorn & balloons, games, prizes, smoothie bike, tour, our programs and much more. For more information, call 530.251.8183.

Lassen County Best of Broadway presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Auditions, Friday, May 26th, from 4:00 – 7:00p.m., and Saturday, May 27th, from 10:00 – 2:00p.m., at the Lassen High School Drama Room. Vocal and monologue portions of auditions. For more information: susanvillebestofbroadway.org.

Ridin’ High at the Ranch registration is open. The Susanville Area Bicycle Association’s annual cross-country mountain bike race is back for its 11th year on Saturday, May 27th. This race is part of the California Dirt Series and the USA Cycling Regional MTB Championship. Not racing for points? It doesn’t matter! Come race this fun course that has a little bit for everyone. Register on BikeReg https://www.bikereg.com/ridn-high-at-the-ranch.

Lassen High School FFA Tri-Tip Dinner will be on June 1st. Pick-up is from 4:00 – 6:00p.m., in the back parking lot of the high school. Tickets are on sale now for $15 a plate.

Lassen County Arts Council presents Children’s Summer Art classes. They are offering 3 different sessions. June 26 and 27, June 28 through 30, and July 31 through August 4. Enroll online before June 1st for a $10 discount. Seats are limited. You can read all the details and enroll here lassencountyartscouncil.org/classes. Gallery is located at 807 Cottage Street, Susanville.

Sign up and come down to Lassen Family Services, Tuesday, May 30th from 3:00 – 5:00p.m., for our Cooking Class on a Budget. Sign up at LFSchowderclass.eventbrite.com. Enjoy free delicious food and helpful tips! Our last class was a huge success! For more information (530)257-4599

Susanville Community Garden Plant Fundraiser. Saturday, June 3rd, from 11:00-1:00p.m. Join them this weekend and again in two weeks for our organic veggie start fundraiser. This week they will have cooler season crops, and other plants larger enough to go in the ground now, with warmers veggies, like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc. ready to go on June 3rd. They have a nice selection of herbs, cabbages, chard, tomatoes, squashes, peppers, flowers, and more.

Susanville Salvation Army and Sunrise Rotary Club present Gary Felt Kilt Classic Golf Tournament. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course. Check in is at 8:00a.m., the Bagpipe ceremony at 8:30a.m. and the Shotgun start at 9:00a.m. You may pay on the day of the event, but teams are limited. Registration is $100 per player or $400 per team. For information contact Susanville Salvation Army at 530.257.0314.

J and J Performing Arts present ‘A Frozen Story’ on June 10th and 11th at the Lassen High School Gym on Main Street, Susanville. Mini Show at 4:00p.m., and Main Show at 6:00p.m. For more information go to www.jandjperformingarts.com or call 530.260.1575.

Lassen County Law Enforcement Torch Run Thursday, June 15th. Opening Ceremonies at 7:00a.m. Run begins at 7:30a.m. Opening ceremonies at Historic Court House and End at Lassen Superior Court. There are several ways to participate in this event. You can sign up to be a runner in the event or donate by scanning the QR code or clicking the link on the poster on the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. You can also come cheer on the runners at the finish line.

Calvary Kids Storytime, 450 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA. Every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00p.m. Bring your kids to a Safe, Peaceful place where they can be a kid. There will be two book reading groups, ages 1-5 and 6-11. We will be reading biblical, moral, and outdoor books followed by a craft. Questions, call 530.257.4833.

Lassen County Fair presents Adopt-A-Flowerbed. Enter the 2023 flowerbed contest. $5 to enter and Cash prices for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Entry forms are due June 15th. For more information call 530.251.8900.

Save the date. Lassen Pride Network is having its second annual Susanville Pride Potluck BBQ on Friday, June 30th at 5:00p.m. Come hang out at Memorial Park for this family-friendly event. Spread the word. If you’re interested in being a vendor at the event, email us at lassenpridenetwork@gmail.com

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

An undated Eastman Studios photo of the Clear Lake fish hatchery

~UC Davis Eastman Collection~

Fish are Planted in Many Creeks of Lassen

May 22, 1930

Game Warden C. O. Fisher planted sixty thousand fish in Willow Creek yesterday and today ninety thousand are being planted in Susan river.

During this weekend 65,000 loch leven and ten thousand eastern trout will be planted in the Big Valley section.

According to Fisher, the first week in July 35,000 eastern trout will be planted in Last Chance and at Indian Creek: 10,000 eastern brook trout at Madeline Plains in Bailey Creek and Cold Springs Lake.

Later in the season 30,000, eastern brook trout will be planted in Crater Lake near the Bogard ranger station.

Last week Fisher made known that he would appreciate the services of any sportsman to help in the fish planting, particularly in Susan River and Willow Creek.

All the fish that have been planted have come from the Clear Creek hatchery near Westwood.

The game warden further stated that the number of fish that are being planted is just a start in the Fish and Game Commission’s plans to stock Northern California’s streams heavily with fish. During the season 437,000 rainbow trout and 45,000 eastern brooks and loch leven trout will be planted in the Lassen volcanic park.

The schedule also calls for 50,000 rainbow trout to be planted in Susan River and Willow Creek and 50,000 in Horse Creek, Rush Creek and Ash Creek.

The commission also has extensive plans for the planting of game in this vicinity and will endeavor, through the cooperation of sportsmen, to make Lassen County and surrounding vicinity one of the best fish and game preserves in the state.