Volume XVI Issue 153

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

Lassen Hoops is more than just a basketball league; it’s a place of positivity in the community. Through sport, children learn the importance of teamwork, discipline, and resilience — lessons that extend far beyond the basketball court.

The league has become a haven where kids can express themselves, make new friends, and build confidence, all while staying active and healthy.

Moreover, the excitement of game days brings families and community members together, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere that’s hard to find elsewhere.

I mean, where else in the world can you watch your fourth graders play basketball in a game that is being refereed by the Sheriff himself, John McGarva. It’s a true testament to how sports, especially when guided by passionate individuals like volunteers, can create such a great sense of community.

Speaking of volunteers, I couldn’t write about Lassen Hoops and not mention Micah Freeman. He isn’t just the league president; he’s the embodiment of what Lassen Hoops stands for — introducing the joy of basketball to boys and girls while fostering a sense of community and sportsmanship.

Week after week, Freeman could be spotted at every game, not just overseeing the operations but cheering on each player, offering words of encouragement, and ensuring every child felt valued. My middle child lost her precious stuffy at one of the games, he undertook a mission to help me find it. He is just so wonderful.

At the end of the season’s tournament children were so passionate about their final games. Showing, that Lassen Hoops has once again succeeded in its mission, not just in teaching kids how to dribble or shoot, but in showing them the value of hard work, the importance of being part of a team, and the beauty of sharing moments of triumph and defeat.

It’s not the scores or the trophies that define this season; it’s the smiles, the friendships, and the community spirit that will linger in the memories of all the little kiddos who were able to play this year. Here’s to Lassen Hoops, where every player, every game, and every cheer is a reminder of why I love where we live.

All the coaches and volunteers who make Lassen Hoops the incredible league it is, a heartfelt thank you. Your dedication doesn’t just make the games possible; it changes lives.

Lassen Supervisor District One

Chris Cole 420 45.80%

Mike Scanlan 491 53.54%

Lassen Supervisor District Two

Thomas Herrera 204 38.86%

Gary Bridges 319 60.76%

Lassen Supervisor District Four

Aaron Albaugh 593 96.58%

Member of Susanville City Council (three seats)

Curtis Bortle 543 24.12%

Maria Fregulia 508 22.57%

Patrick Parrish 563 25.01%

Dawn Miller 604 26.83%

Proposition One – $6.3M Bonds for Mental Health Facilities

Yes 853

No 2,650

Measure T – Advisory questions regarding the establishment of Office of Director Finance for Lassen County

Yes 805

No 2,640

Measure U – Establishes appointment of Director of Finance for Lassen County

Yes 908

No 2,424

County elections officials have 30 days to process and verify ballots. The Secretary of State will certify CA election results by April 12th. Click here to download Election Night Unofficial Results.

Arts Council Seeking Artwork from Talented Local High School Students

The Lassen County Arts Council is looking for artwork from talented high school aged artists for their upcoming High School Art exhibit at the gallery on Cottage Street.

Local high schoolers are encouraged to submit sculptures, ceramics, fiber arts, photography, graphic arts, woodworking, drawings, welding, writing, oils or watercolors – all are welcome.

“The Lassen County High School Show is intended to showcase any mediums of art from all high school age students from all high schools/charter schools in Lassen County,” explains Arts Council Vice President and Programming Director Jolene Arredondo.

“We are always trying to reach out to artists outside Susanville and this show, every year, tries to get the local charter schools and high schools to participate – not just Lassen High.”

Art must be ready for display for the exhibit, which is scheduled to begin April 15th. Artwork will hang in the gallery from April 15th through May 4th.

The Arts Council will be collecting artwork on April 1st.

If you have questions, please call the Arts Council at 1.530.257.5222 or email info@lassencountyartscouncil.org.

“We have worked with race organizers to lay out a course that provides challenges, while avoiding adverse natural resource impacts,” said Emily Ryan, manager of the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville. “We are pleased to provide this site for competitive dirt bike riders.”

To reach the Widowmaker Trailhead, take the Laver Crossing Road (just north of Doyle) east from Highway 395. Turn right on Hackstaff Road, then turn left onto Fort Sage Road and follow signs about eight miles to the trailhead.

The Lassen Motorcycle Club and American Motorcyclist Association sponsor this race under a special recreation permit from the BLM. The organizers will provide course marshals, and the BLM will provide law enforcement rangers and staff to help monitor the event.

For more information, telephone Marisa Williams at the BLM office in Susanville, 530-252-5303. More information about the Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area is available by visiting https://www.blm.gov/visit/fort-sage.

Susanville’s Main Street from Inspiration Point in the 1930’s

Visitors Inspect New Susanville Industry

March 6, 1937

Today the Lassen Hatchery held open house. Visitors were shown the processes through which eggs must go to reach the incubator, and the period of 21 days it takes for the chick to break through its shell; and view the premises and see the breeding stocks in the yards.

The hatchery, located at 133 Russell avenue and operated by Max and Emmet McCarthy, is a new industry in this county.

Their output is 2,000 baby chicks a week and a ready market is found in local producers.