Tragedy Strikes Oroville School as Gunman Injures Two Children
Investigators have identified the gunman who shot and injured two kindergarteners at a small private school in Oroville on Wednesday.Additionally, the Butte County... Read More.
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Susanville Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Crimes Against Children After Nearly Two Decades
A Susanville man has been arrested for allegedly committing sexual crimes against children nearly two decades ago. According to the Mono County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Paul Samuel Lent was taken into custody Thursday and charged with four felony counts of sexual acts with a... Read More.
Plumas First 5 Initiative Empowers Local Children with Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
In an effort to foster early childhood literacy, the Plumas First 5 program has collaborated with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, bringing free books to young minds in the local community each month.Supported by funding from the Plumas Unified School District (PUSD), the initiative targets... Read More.
Plumas Sheriff’s Dispatcher Accused of Embezzling Funds Earmarked for Needy Children Faces 3 Felony Charges
On April 12, 2024, Plumas County District Attorney David Hollister filed a three-count criminal complaint against Cassandra Beth Lavley, age 39 of Quincy, California. The criminal complaint accuses Lavley of committing three felonies – two counts of embezzlement and one count of fraudulent alteration... Read More.
Westwood Man Sentenced to Two Consecutive 25-to-life Prison Terms for the Sexual Abuse of Children
In a case update from Lassen County’s District Attorney’s Office, Westwood man Robert Cox, Jr., 35, has been sentenced to two consecutive 25-to-life prison terms for sexually abusing two minors under 14. Convicted in July, the crimes occurred almost five years before the case... Read More.
Local Holiday Programs Give back to Children this Holiday Season
Susanville Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign nears one third of this year’s goal.As December arrives, the non-profit's seasonal fundraising campaign has collected 10,729 dollars of its 32,000 goal.All monies raised help feed and clothe local children and families. The Salvation Army also builds Christmas... Read More.
Little League Says Keep Close Eye on Children, Drug Paraphernalia Found
Susanville’s Little League is warning parents to keep a close watch on your children when at the fields through the remainder of the season. Following the vandalism at the fields over the holiday weekend, where bleachers and a porta potty were toppled over and... Read More.
Children Returned After Being Abducted 7 Months Ago
Lassen County District Attorney's Office announces the safe return of two children abducted from Susanville.Faith and Trinity Coger, the 6 and 16-year-old children of Kyle Coger and Ashley Seals, were allegedly taken out of the area by their parents in October of last year... Read More.
Resources Join SPD in Search of “At Risk” Children
More resources join the Susanville Police Department in search of the two children suspected to have been abducted by their parents. The Department of Justice Data and Investigation Services Bureau Missing and Unidentified Person unit is assisting with the Coger case. The 16... Read More.
Free Lunch For Lassen and Plumas Children Through Summer
Kids across Lassen and Plumas County can eat free lunch this summer. The Susanville School district is continuing to provide free lunches to children aged 1 to 18. You can pick up lunch and breakfast for the next day at McKinley elementary school on... Read More.
