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Volume XVIII Issue 91
Monday, December 8th, 2025
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Susanville Fire Department Secures $40,000 Grant for Life-Saving Equipment
The Susanville Fire Department has secured a significant boost to its emergency response capabilities thanks to a $40,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The funding is designated for the purchase of modern extrication equipment, commonly known as the “Jaws of Life,” which will aid in rescuing victims trapped in vehicles after collisions.
Department officials expressed deep gratitude for the award, noting that the new state-of-the-art rescue tools will play a pivotal role in protecting the community. According to the department, this upgrade will allow crews to respond more effectively during crises and provide critical training for first responders regarding the care of those injured in crashes.
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The acquisition of these hydraulic rescue tools addresses a crucial component of emergency medicine: post-crash care. Expedient extraction and treatment are often the deciding factors between life and death according to the agency. Federal data highlights the urgency of these situations, revealing that approximately 42 percent of individuals killed in car crashes were still alive when first responders arrived on the scene.
By reducing the time required to reach a patient and begin treatment, the department aims to significantly increase survival chances for those involved in severe accidents. The new equipment will help first responders deliver life-saving measures more rapidly to patients trapped inside wrecked vehicles.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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4H Ambassadors’ Corner: Busy
Holiday Season for Lassen 4H’ers
By John Ammon and Abigail Hemphill
2025-2026 Lassen County 4H Ambassadors
4-H clubs have been busy with community service activities. Lake and Richmond 4-H members helped set up flags and cleaned the Janesville and Diamond Crest Cemeteries in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Johnstonville 4-H members passed out flowers to the Veterans who were at the Veteran’s Day parade. Lake made ten Thanksgiving baskets for Janesville Elementary School families.
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South County members were busy making popcorn balls for Santa’s bag so he could hand them out during the Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday.
On November 15th, Standish and Dyer Mountain 4-H clubs hosted Favorite Food’s Day at the Westwood Community Center. Members participated by making their favorite dish and/or competing in the table setting contest. This year’s special ingredient was apples.
Congratulations to Bailey Adams, Landon Baehler, and Elaina Strand for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
We would like to thank the Lassen County Cattlewomen for sponsoring the award for the best beef dish and Standish 4-H for sponsoring the award for the best apple dish.
From November 28th to December 14th, Tractor Supply is hosting the biannual Paper Clover campaign. Tractor Supply customers can “purchase” a paper clover at checkout and it directly benefits the 4-H organization.
We appreciate Tractor Supply’s support and helping our members become “Beyond Ready.”
On December 12th, from 12:00 to 6:00p.m. and December 13th from 9:00a.m. until 4:00p.m., Standish 4-H will be hosting their annual craft fair. You could win a decorated tree along with being able to purchase a variety of holiday themed items.
There will be many local vendors attending this event at the Standish 4-H Hall 718-880 East Hwy 395.
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Be a Part of Our 19th Annual Holiday Light Gallery Brought to You by LMUD!
It’s time for our 19th annual SusanvilleStuff Holiday Light Gallery Video! Each year we spend the month of December taking video of the valley’s most beautiful light displays for our big gallery.
If you are proud of your light display, or see a light display we should include in our gallery, let us know.
We have neat prizes from Lassen Municipal Utility District for winners in three categories: Best Theme Display, Spirit of the Season and Most Spectacular.
Our panel of judges will visit each entry and our top winners will each receive a $100 Energy Gift Card from Lassen Municipal Utility District.
Send us your address using the handy form below! We’ll be around to shoot video for our gallery sometime before December 20th.
Deadline to submit your display is Saturday, December 13th and our winners will be announced when we publish our video gallery on Christmas Eve.
Here is a link to last year's video at YouTube for inspiration!
Click here to submit your light displays using our handy form at SusanvilleStuff.
*Helpful tip! Leave your garage door closed and bright porch lights off. Both will make it so we can’t video your lights. Thank you!
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Help LMUD Make Christmas Special for Our Furry Friends at the Animal Shelter
Help make Christmas special for the dogs and cats at the Lassen Animal Shelter and score some great LED Christmas Lights at the same time!
Lassen Municipal Utility District invites you to help our local pet shelter and light up your holidays by donating pet-related items for their Pet Treats for Lights campaign.
Drop off items at the LMUD office, 65 S. Roop Street.
This year, LMUD is partnering with local merchants Pet Station, in the Safeway shopping center, and Treats, at 2020 Main Street, who have graciously offered to serve as additional drop-off points.
In exchange for pet food, treats or toys, those who donate receive a box of LED Christmas lights. Customers who bring their pet, or a photo of their pet, to drop off their goodies at any drop-off location also receive a custom LMUD pet bandana.
For more information call LMUD at 1.530.257.4174 or visit www.lmud.org.
| | Dagger, best friend of linecrew foreman Cory Kindle and unofficial LMUD Office Dog, models the LMUD pet bandana. | |
Lassen High Student News –
Brought to You by Sno Mountain Chalet
Late start for this month is this Wednesday, December 10th.
Yearbook is looking for new members! Please reach out to Ms. Marro at antonia.marro@lassenhigh.org.
The next Yearbook meetings will be this Friday, December 12th, in room 605, after school, and Wednesday December 17th in the Library Lab from 7:45 to 9:00a.m.
October’s PE Logs for Credit Recovery must be turned into the library ASAP. Also, credit recovery courses in Edmentum close December 12th. Come see Nancy or Amanda in the library if you need help or need a test unlocked.
| | | Are you getting new clothes for Christmas or want to help others? The LHS Interact Club is having a Winter Coat Drive from now until January 21st. They are looking for jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, long sleeved shirts and jeans. Donation boxes will be placed in all English classrooms, as well as other classrooms around campus. | |
Two Dead in Violent
Confrontation on Highway 395
Highway 395 was shut down for most of Saturday after a violent confrontation that occurred on the southbound side of the divided highway near the bug station left two people dead.
According to the Quincy office of the California Highway Patrol, the incident involved two vehicles, each occupied by multiple individuals, all residents of Reno. Both vehicles had pulled to the right shoulder, where a confrontation ensued.
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At the same time, according to the report, a CHP Officer from the Portola Resident Post was conducting patrol in the immediate area. As the officer arrived on scene, a shooting occurred between the involved parties.
The officer immediately detained all of the individuals and began administering medical aid to the injured. Despite lifesaving efforts, two individuals succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
Multiple allied agencies responded to assist with scene security, highway closure, and the ongoing investigation. According to the CHP’s report, all involved parties, including the individuals suspected of the shooting, have been identified. At this time, there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Southbound US-395 remained closed for an extended period while investigators processed the scene. Traffic was detoured using Red Rock Road.
The CHP is requesting that any additional witnesses or individuals with information contact the Quincy CHP Office at 1.530.283.1100.
The names of the deceased have not been released.
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Public Notice: Fire Safe Council Seeking Timber Operators for Roadside Hazard Project
LFSC/LNF South Eagle Lake Dixie
Roadside Hazard Project
Lassen Fire Safe Council, Inc. is seeking proposals from qualified timber operators for roadside hazard tree removal within the Lassen National Forest Eagle Lake Ranger District.
The project covers approximately 28 miles of roads impacted by the 2021 Dixie Fire and includes removal through biomass utilization. The project is located between Westwood and Susanville, south of Highway 36.
Bid Deadline: January 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM
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Submission Options:
• In person: 1825 Main Street, Susanville, CA
• By mail: P.O. Box 816, Susanville, CA 96130
• By email: cade@lassenfiresafecouncil.org
For full bid requirements and details, contact cade@lassenfiresafecouncil.org.
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Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative Launches Holiday Food Drive
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative is calling on area residents to help feed local families this holiday season. Acknowledging that families in our area go to bed hungry every day, the cooperative is organizing a drive to provide essential meals and groceries to those who need them most.
PSREC and PST have committed to donating all collected items to local food banks across Plumas, Sierra, and Lassen counties to ensure widespread support for the region.
Community members can help by dropping off any non-perishable and non-expired food items.
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Donations are currently being accepted at the drop-off location in the PSREC lobby, located at 73233 State Route 70 in Portola. The lobby is open for donations Monday through Friday, from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m., and the drive will continue until December 12th.
For more information regarding the food drive or how to get involved, please get in touch with Kaitlyn Beever via email at kaitlyn.beever@psrec.com or by calling 1.530.832.6060.
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Toys for Tots Drive Now Underway
December 8, 1980
The LOCAL TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE is now running full speed ahead and toys are starting to pile up at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department, as Sheriff Del Gorbet, left and project coordinator Dan James show.
Sheriff’s deputies have been collecting toys since last month in their efforts to brighten Christmas for area needy children. Broken but repairable toys are being fixed by Correctional Center inmates and they will be handed out by Christmas with the help of the county Welfare Department.
James said he hopes the project can serve more than the 300 children who were reached last year.
He also hopes for enough donations to get a head start on next year’s project. Donations of used toys, especially those in good shape or repairable, may be taken to the sheriff’s office or to several locations with Toys for Tots boxes. (Advocate photo by Jeff Fontana)
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