Lassen County Chamber of Commerce October 22, 2023 –October 28, 2023

Written by Kelly Ackley, Executive Director October 19, 2023 IT’S GHOSTING SEASON! Don’t be scared! This is a fundraiser by Lassen Family Services, Inc.Throughout October, we will be placing little ghosts into yards around Susanville. If our ghosts are placed in your yard, you will receive... Read More.

Westwood Murder Suspect Arrested in Red Bluff

On Friday, October 20th, 2023 at approximately 4:48 p.m., the Lassen County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center and the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls regarding an assault in Westwood, CA. Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the California... Read More.

AI: Revolutionizing Medical Information and Patient Experience

Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Reis explains some uses of the technology in his experience with the tech; "if you give it very specific prompt like act as if you're blank, it doesn't have to be orthopedic surgeon, act as if... Read More.

LMUD Director’s Meeting Tuesday

In this month's Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) board meeting, the acting General Managers will give a comprehensive report addressing meetings attended, upcoming conferences, major ongoing projects, and critical resolutions. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights : In addition to the GM updates, the Electric... Read More.

Plumas Supes to Begin Discussions on use Of PG&E Settlement Funds

Dixie Fire Settlement monies have hit the Plumas Supervisors desks, who now are tasked with deciding how those funds are to be spent. During Tuesday’s board meeting, Debra Lucero, the CAO, briefed the supervisors on the breakdown of funds and clarified for the community the... Read More.

California Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Schools to Address Skills Gap

Traditional handwriting is making a comeback in California schools with the recent signing of a bill by the Governor. EdSource reports that Assembly Bill 446, championed by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, mandates cursive instruction for students in the first through sixth grades, with flexibility... Read More.

Susanville Police Chief Ryan Cochran Announces Retirement

At the City Council meeting on Wednesday, the Chief was recognized by Senator Dahle and Assemblywoman Dahle in a Joint Members Resolution for his commitment to public service for the last 25 years. Cochran began his career in Southern CA as a second-generation police officer... Read More.