They are coached by Coach Freedman, (a “Why We Love This Place” article alumni), and it so cool to watch him and the women’s team, coached by Coach (Derrick) Jackson compete. 

I know I spend a lot of time praising the baseball club for how great they are with my daughters, but I recently had a firsthand look and the men’s basketball team being ever so patient with my four-year-old, who invited herself onto the court, in the middle of their practice.

They were beyond adorable with her and were so polite to me. 

Attending games is definitely a great way to get out of the house during these cold months. (Because, you know, it’s an inside sport, meaning you won’t freeze while watching it!) 

Our crowd section is always filled with wonderful people, between alumni, college staff, the student section, and the other eclectic group of Cougar Basketball Fans, it is a great place to go unwind. And it’s a great price. The entry cost is minimal, the food pricing is a steal, and it is a total family friendly event.

If you have your kiddos playing basketball I would one hundred percent recommend catching a game. A lot of the time, a men’s team plays on the same day as the women’s team, so you get a two-for-one experience!

Heck, I know very little about the rules of the game, but between watching the players battle and watching how passionate the coaches coach, the games are very entertaining.

I can only imagine that if you actually understood the rules of the court, it would probably be a great experience tenfold.

The Cougs (both men and the women’s team) play today at the Lassen College Gym. The men play at 5:00 and the women play at 7:00. What a great way to break up the monotony that is this time of year than to go catch a local game. 

By yourself, with your kids, or with your spouse, it is always a very fun environment.

Plus, these local athletes, I’m sure, would certainly appreciate, and deserve, your support. So, check out their schedule and come catch a game, and see why they are two of the reasons I love where we live!

GO COUGS

Lassen Family Services Executive Director Angela Reed with

poster contest winner Morgan Merrill -photo provided

Merrill's winning poster entry

This day is designed for participants to walk away feeling refreshed, inspired and with some new tools to add to their toolbox.

Attendees can expect food, conversation and great information and according to organizers, parents, childcare providers and educators will all greatly benefit from this event.

Advance registration is highly preferred so that accurate seating, food and materials can be prepared. However, walk-ins will not be turned away. Childcare will not be available.

The Family Connections Conference is a collaborative effort among many community organizations including the Lassen Childcare Planning Council, Lassen County Child and Family Services, Lassen County Office of Education, Lassen HEART and Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities.

Register for the conference now by clicking here and heading over to Eventbrite. For questions or more information contact Jessica Stading at jstading@headstart4u.org or call 1.530.253.1040.

While feedback is welcome on all aspects of the Notice of Intent, the BLM is especially interested to hear comments related to solar energy development in southern California and southern Nevada, given specific expressed interest in the program in those areas.

The newly added virtual session will be held via Zoom on February 14th, 2023, from 9:00 until 11:30a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Pre-registration is required. Click here.

The BLM is considering updates to its 2012 Western Solar Plan that included six southwestern states – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah – and is seeking comment regarding expanding its solar planning to include five additional states: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

The Notice of Intent to update the BLM’s 2012 solar programmatic environmental impact statement was published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2022, with interested parties invited to submit written feedback or to participate in one of the in-person or virtual public scoping meetings.

The public comment period opened on December 8th, 2022 and will remain open until March 1st, 2023, which is 15 days after the last public scoping meeting. Click here for the most recent information on these meetings.

Snowy uptown Susanville in the 1930's from an Eastman Studio postcard

Susanville Plans Private Natatorium

February 8, 1931



Plans have been completed whereby Susanville will soon have a natatorium, costing in the neighborhood of $35,000. S. O. Hansen of Susanville and R. E. Dickinson of Reno, Nevada, have incorporated under the name of Susanville Natatorium and Dickinson will at once dispose of the necessary stock.

Hansen has been drilling for some time on his property to find good, pure, warm water, and has at last met with success. The water is 145 degrees temperature.