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Volume XVII Issue 220
Friday, June 13th, 2025
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SusanvilleSnapshots Gallery: Great Family Fun at the 2025 Susanville Air Fair
A SusanvilleSnapshots.com Gallery
by Marshel and Jeremy Couso
Neat airplanes, classic cars and a host of fun activities for the whole family were all a part of this year’s Susanville Municipal Airport Air Fair.
The event featured fly-ins by pilots and aircraft from all over the west coast, an aircraft display and remote-control airplane demos. Lots of local pilots washed and waxed their planes to show them off for the hundreds of folks who visited the airport.
We have a lot more photos in our gallery over at
Susanvillesnaphots.com. Click here to see them all!
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4th Annual Lassen Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Happens Monday
The fourth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Northern California Special Olympics will take place June 16th, starting at the old courthouse on Lassen Street, running down Main Street, turning at Rob’s Way and ending on Riverside Drive at the new Hall of Justice.
The lead runners, carrying a torch, run, relay style, handing it off to different participants along the course. This is the same torch that will be used to light the Cauldron at the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer Games.
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LETR is a year-round fundraising campaign that generates thousands of dollars to benefit programs for more than 27,000 Special Olympics athletes in northern California.
There are several ways to participate in the event – you can sign up to be a runner by clicking here to be on an existing team or form your own, or, make a donation to torch run because it’s a worthy endeavor. Click here.
The registration fee is $45 and includes a commemorative dri-fit Torch Run t-shirt to wear with pride during your run. Participants are encouraged to register today in order to guarantee arrival of your runner shirts for your run.
Special Community Supporter T-Shirts
A limited number of special Community Supporter T-Shirts are available for anybody who wants to cheer on the runners. You can even run along with the other torch runners if you have one! Call 1.530.251.2607 for availability.
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Monticola Club Holding Fundraiser to Support Students’ Higher Education Journey
The Monticola Club, a dedicated community service organization, is holding a special fundraiser to help local students pursue higher education. The club is actively working to raise funds to support students as they explore the world through advanced academic opportunities.
The centerpiece of the fundraising efforts is a raffle for a beautiful, handmade quilt by Linda Tindell, valued at $500. Each raffle ticket is $10, offering a fantastic opportunity to win this unique item while contributing to a worthy cause.
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In addition to the exquisite quilt, the raffle prize package includes:
- A $350 bottle of wine generously donated by The Van Ruiten Winery of Lodi, CA (must be 21 to purchase).
- Four hand-painted wine glasses, valued at $50, donated by local artist Linda Alberico.
- A bottle opening set donated by Dorothy St. Jacques.
- A wine motif towel donated by Linda Alberico.
- A woven basket to carry all the wonderful items.
The drawing for the prize package will be held on July 4th. Shipping is not included.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling Linda Tindell at 1.530.251.3685.
Your contribution may be eligible for a tax deduction as the Monticola Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Registration Now Open for 11th Annual Courage Triathlon at Lake Almanor
Registration is open for the 11th Annual Courage Triathlon, an event dedicated to supporting Courage Worldwide, Inc. in its vital mission to rescue, restore, and advocate for child survivors of sex trafficking. This year, the Courage Triathlon is expanding its horizons to include virtual participation, allowing individuals from across the country to join the movement and make a difference.
Whether you choose to participate solo, as part of a team, or virtually from your own community, every stroke, pedal, and step you take directly benefits Courage Worldwide’s ongoing efforts to provide safe houses and essential resources for these vulnerable children.
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The Courage Triathlon will be held August 16th, at 10:00a.m. at the Lake Almanor Country Club (in-person) or virtually (from anywhere!). Activities include a 2.8 Mile Run, a 6.4 Mile Bike ride, and a 3.1 Mile Row/Kayak.
New This Year: Virtual Participation!
To support and celebrate the ongoing expansion of Courage Worldwide’s critical services, the Courage Triathlon now offers a virtual registration option. Participants can complete their chosen activities from anywhere, logging their times and distances.
Whether you run five miles, paddleboard for two hours, or simply take a walk around your neighborhood and post a photo, your participation amplifies the message of support for child survivors.
Why Participate?
The Courage Triathlon isn’t just about the finish line; it’s about changing lives. Every dollar raised directly funds Courage Worldwide’s efforts to provide residential housing and therapeutic services for child survivors of sex trafficking. By getting involved, you become a crucial part of their journey toward healing and reaching their full potential.
To register as a participant click here.
Relay Team Registration: For relay teams, please ensure each registrant provides their individual contact information. When creating a team, select “Create a New Relay Team” for the first member, and “Join the Same Relay Team As…” for subsequent members. Detailed instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.
The Triathlon is actively seeking volunteers, vendors and sponsors to help make the event a success. Your support ensures that every cent raised goes directly to where it’s needed most.
For more information email couragetriathlon@courageworldwide.org.
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CDFW Launching Pilot Effort to Reduce
Gray Wolf Attacks on Livestock
Working with local agencies, law enforcement and agricultural partners, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will implement the effort in Sierra, Plumas and Siskiyou counties.
The announced Monday that it is launching a summer strike team in partnership with federal and local agencies to combat livestock depredations by gray wolves in Siskiyou County and the Sierra Valley (spanning both Sierra and Plumas counties).
With landowner permission, the task force will provide round-the-clock CDFW staff support seven days a week for livestock producers experiencing frequent conflicts with wolves, among other program benefits.
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“Today’s announcement showcases the power of collaboration in effectively and safely managing California’s growing gray wolf population,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham.
“This strike force allows CDFW to work more closely with our key partners and impacted ranchers and provide new tools to protect cattle and other livestock from harm. Together, we are doing everything we can to keep both livestock and wolves safe. Thank you to our partners in this effort for making this strike team possible.”
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A Gray Wolf in a CDFW provided photo
Recent depredation of livestock in the Sierra Valley and Siskiyou County signals the need for additional and increased support for livestock producers during the summer and fall of 2025. Interested producers are encouraged to participate in the program. The summer strike team will take a multifaceted approach to combat livestock depredations, including through:
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In-person, on-the-ground support from CDFW staff. Working both day and night seven days a week, CDFW staff will be available to support ranchers facing livestock depredations. The strike team will use a combination of radio telemetry and real-time information from local ranchers to locate wolves (collared and uncollared) to proactively push them away from livestock.
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Developing conflict risk management plans for participating ranchers. Livestock producers who volunteer to participate in the program and take any necessary training will have a plan tailored to their unique property and livestock needs to help mitigate future conflict through nonlethal methods. These plans may include a variety of tools, including livestock management, additional barriers, predator aversion devices or injurious harassment
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Outreach, education and training. In partnership with experts in livestock production and management like the University of California Cooperative Extension, training and outreach events will be held in Sierra Valley to help provide producers techniques and strategies ranchers can take to reduce wolf-livestock conflicts through nonlethal practices.
CDFW is also working in conjunction with Sierra and Plumas counties to create a county agricultural protection position that will support depredation investigations and capture and collar methods, as well as develop carcass removal programs to mitigate wolf attraction to ranch properties.
The task force will be led by CDFW’s law enforcement and scientific staff and will increase CDFW presence in communities to effectively implement these measures. The program is already underway and is anticipated to run through the summer.
“This program is still in its early stages, so there will be a need to learn by doing together. More details will be shared as it progresses. But this is a good start, and I appreciate that,” said Plumas County Supervisor Dwight Ceresola.
Sierra Valley, which spans both Plumas and Sierra counties, has had higher-than-normal levels of livestock depredations by gray wolves in the Beyem Seyo pack over the past year. As ranchers move their cattle to the valley floor for summer grazing, additional support from this pilot program will be needed to protect livestock from wolves.
“I am thankful the state and county can do something together. We are hopeful that this additional presence will reduce the immediate losses and provide CDFW with a clear understanding of the day-to-day challenges ranchers have faced for months,” said Sierra County Supervisor Paul Roen.
Siskiyou County also has a higher level of livestock depredations compared to other counties, in relation to the Whaleback pack in particular. The county has made significant efforts in slowing depredations and working collaboratively with CDFW staff, including the hiring of a county wolf liaison, but the need for additional support remains. As part of this task force, CDFW will be providing enhanced information on wolf data to Siskiyou County staff, and Siskiyou will assist the department in investigating and collecting additional data.
“This pilot effort in all three counties is made possible through sustained coordination between county supervisors, county sheriffs, local ranchers and state and federal agencies. Importantly, it also reflects the growing calls from local sheriffs calling for CDFW to step up and help,” said Director Bonham.
“I thank Sheriffs Mike Fisher, Todd Johns and Jeremiah LaRue for their help to get going on our efforts this summer. I also thank all the Northern California sheriffs and county supervisors who have been key voices for their communities.”
If you are a livestock producer in Plumas, Sierra or Siskiyou counties and are interested in learning more about the program or how to participate, please contact Morgan Kilgour, Region 2 Manager, CDFW at Morgan.Kilgour@wildlife.ca.gov.
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Weather Bulletin: Fire Weather Watch
Issued for Today and Tomorrow
Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Reno have issued a Fire Weather Watch warning area residents to expect gusty winds and low humidity from this morning through Saturday evening.
Along with Lassen County and the Honey Lake Valley, the warning is also for Surprise Valley and Northern Washoe County.
Winds will be out of the southwest to west at 15 to 25mph with gusts up to 35mph.
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The minimum afternoon humidity today will be between 10 and 18% and 7 to 14% Saturday. There will be limited humidity recovery to 30-50% Friday night.
For 3 to 6 hours each afternoon, today and tomorrow, the combination of gusty winds and low humidity will cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. These dry and windy conditions could also rekindle fires in areas which received lightning in recent days.
Dry conditions and shorter periods of gusty winds will also produce elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions each afternoon.
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
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Susanville Fire Darkens Town; Loss Reaches $100,000
June 13, 1930
A survey of the district which was the scene of one of the most disastrous fires known here for many years, indicated today that the loss would reach at least $100,000 and part of this is covered by insurance.
The fire plunged Susanville into darkness last night and it was stated today that it may be a week before sub-station and pole lines are repaired sufficiently to provide this city with light and power.
The blaze, which started in the rear of the Borghi grocery store on the Richmond road opposite the Southern Pacific depot at noon, spread rapidly and destroyed the Red River Lumber Company’s lumber yards, apartments and office, coal and lime that was stored, the restaurant of Morgan & Malone, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Straup and many small buildings. The sub-station of the Lassen Electric company was destroyed and many of the company’s poles.
The Hansen Ice Company’s properties were threatened for a time, and it was only the Southern Pacific firefighting engine that ran along the track and turned steam full force on the buildings and coal that saved that plant.
Along with the help of fire fighting forces, the Lassen Lumber & Box Company sent their fire apparatus to the scene, while the Southern Pacific engine fought along the tracks.
The buildings were located out of the fighting had to be done with garden hose and chemicals. The heat from the coal and burning lumber was so intense it was impossible to save that part of the district. Windows of buildings across the street were cracked and people in the neighborhood moved their furniture and household goods from their homes, because the fire seemed so threatening.
Hundreds of people lined the hills and watched the devastation. The coal and lumber and lime will burn for days.
Theodore Walker, resident manager of the Red River Limber Company of Westwood, after having been informed by telephone of the fire, drove from Westwood to Susanville, a distance of twenty miles in nineteen minutes, but by the time he arrived their property was burned.
A few months ago P.A. Quigley of Lovelock, NV, contracted to buy the Red River lumber yards here. About two weeks ago he died very suddenly with a heart attack. Mrs. Quigley has just returned from having buried her husband at Fresno and was attempting to take up the broken threads of life and carry on the business, but was powerless to do anything but stand and see the property burn.
Many beautiful trees were burned. Some of them were forty years old and the beauty of that section of Susanville is ruined. As the strangers step from the Southern Pacific train charred and black ruins will greet their view.
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