Susanville News

"During 30 years serving Lake County, we have worked hard to become the community center.

May 21, 2013 - Susanville Airport Manager Steve Datema confirmed a memorial will be held Thursday, May 23 for Bruce and Kathy Rhymes.

Kathy and Bruce Rhymes, shown here in a recent picture taken at the Susanville Airport, lost their lives in a plane crash near Auburn, Calif.

May 14, 2013 - A high-speed chase through Susanville resulted in the arrest of a local man Friday, May 10.

May 14, 2013 - Susanville police officers arrested a man Friday, May 10 after receiving a report of an unconscious man in a vehicle at the KFC parking lot.

Friday's appeal by Kelly Vaughn Kimble was the first in Butte County Superior Court, but there are about 11 local defendants who would be eligible to appeal under 2012's Proposition 36, according to the Butte County District Attorney's Office.

Highlighting the late spring bloom of wildflowers, the Lassen National Forest is holding "Celebrating Wildflowers" the week of May 20-24. Throughout the week, forest officials will promote the importance of native plant conservation, with an emphasis on the biological, aesthetic and economic value of these plants.

At approximately 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, officers from the Susanville Police Department responded to a residence on Orange Street regarding a reported burglary.

May 9, 2013 - A 13-year old juvenile has been arrested and booked into the Lassen County Juvenile Detention Facility for allegedly possessing a stolen cell phone.

The California Highway Patrol said Kai S. Krienke, 34, of Janesville, was driving his 1991 Honda Accord northbound on Main Street just north of Christie Lane.

Tedrick Otto, front, Jediah Koshiba, Uriel Rodriguez-Gomez, Derrick Otto, Moses Madronero, Nick Valdez, Jericho Daniel and Xyler Elias walk on McKinley School's stage for their warrior dance performance during a Tuesday, April 30 luau.

Susanville Supermarket employees gather in the produce section for a photograph as the locally owned store celebrates its 20th anniversary of service to the community.

May 6, 2013 - A 17-year-old juvenile is under arrest for allegedly taking items from parked vehicles in Susanville early Monday morning.

What's holistic family health like for the pets of individuals escaping domestic violence and seeking safe shelter for people with pets? Sacramento needs a safe house where individuals escaping from domestic violence can bring their pets.

Alyssa Jimenez of Eureka, the bride's daughter, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Deborah Bittle of San Francisco, the bride's cousin; Julie Bittle of Sacramento, the bride's cousin; Lindsey Irving of Eureka, the bride's sister-in-law; Tori French of Susanville; and Stacey Frank of Eureka.

SUSANVILLE – A wrongful termination lawsuit filed against Lassen County by former county Administrative Officer Tom Stone has been postponed to June 17.

Robbie McCracken, left, and Jamie Burns, of Leslie's Jewelry, are all smiles shaking up specialty margaritas during last year's Margarita Fest.

May 2, 2013 - The Susanville Police Department is investigating an alleged assault that occurred in the early morning of Tuesday, April 30.

Spencer Leebolt, a Eureka man who set out in March on a cross-country walk to raise money for cancer research, was forced to cut his project short and return home recently due to a lack of funds.

April 30, 2013 - Lassen County's historical museum provides people the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local history with artifacts, pictures and stories regarding the area's early days.