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Volume XVII Issue 201
Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Adopt A Pet from the Lassen
County Animal Shelter – Clover
Hi there! My name’s Clover, and I’m a bouncy, tail-wagging bundle of adventure just waiting to happen. I’ve got energy for days and a heart full of love for the right family. If you’re into hikes, exploring new places, or just playing fetch until the sun goes down, we might be a perfect match.
I’m a strong girl, so I’d do best in a home with older kids who can keep up with me and respect my space when I need it. I’m still learning my manners, but I promise I try really hard to be a good girl, especially when there are treats involved.
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So, what do you say? Want to take a chance on Clover and see where our next adventure leads?
Please contact the Lassen County Animal Shelter at 1.530.257.9200 for questions/inquiries.
Featured animals at the Lassen County Animal Shelter are available for adoption on a first-come-first-serve basis. According to California law, all adoptable dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered before leaving our facility. If interested in adopting an animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Current shelter hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the shelter at 530.257.9200.
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A Message from Susanville
Mayor Mendy Schuster
The Susanville City Council will be discussing the 2025-2026 budget at our next meeting on Wednesday, May 21st.
Development of a city budget takes months of planning including departmental planning, public input, and eventually council approval.
The budget will be presented to council by the Financial Director Chandra Jabbs, who will go over each fund explaining the amount budgeted and a projected amount for expenses.
Once on the agenda for approval, Susanville City Council approves the budget at fund level only. This means council will be asked to review the total budgeted amount, not a line-by-line budget.
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Although only a discussion item at this time, once approved by council, staff is in control of their budget.
To explain, if a department needs to make a purchase and if it is within their approved budget, they do not need to bring the item back to council for approval, unless the purchase involves the need for an agreement, all agreements in excess of $25,000 must be approved by council.
It is important to point out that department heads can sign agreements up to $15,000 and city manager up to $25,000.
During the year, a department head may find a need to go over their approved budget. In this case, he/she will come back to council and request an amendment to their budget showing council where the over budgeted amount will come from. They will also explain the reason for the purchase. Council may or may not approve the purchase.
If grants are received, during the fiscal year, council will vote to expand a budget in order to receive the grant.
The City of Susanville runs on a yearly budget between 25 and 30 million dollars. The city generates its revenue from the following: Taxes, Fees and charges, city owned enterprises and state and federal grants.
For more details on the City of Susanville’s budget, come to one of our council meetings when it’s on the agenda and ask questions. Once approved by council, the 2025-2026 budget will be posted on the City of Susanville’s web page at cityofsusanville.gov.
Susanville City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at 66 North Lassen Street in Susanville.
Until next time…
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Gary Felt Kilt Classic Golf
Tournament Set for June 7th
The Susanville Salvation Army and Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting the Gary Felt Kilt Classic Golf Tournament on June 7th, with all proceeds raised going to benefit the Susanville Salvation Army and Sunrise Rotary’s Gary Felt Memorial High School Scholarship.
Felt, a much-loved part of the community who passed away in early 2022 after a battle with cancer, was a huge part of the two sponsoring organizations.
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Proceeds from the tournament will be used by the Salvation Army of Susanville and will be used to help feed families, provide utility, and rent assistance; it will also provide funding for their youth programs like summer camp, back-to-school and Angel Tree.
Check-in is at 7:00a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:00. There will be an opening ceremony at 7:30.
Proceeds will also be used to fund Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club’s Gary Felt Memorial High School Scholarship.
Registration for the tournament is $125 per player or $500 per team and includes a cart, gift bag and lunch. Register online at this link or at the Susanville Salvation Army, 1560 Main Street, or Diamond Mountain Golf Course by May 16th.
Registration fee includes cart, gift bag and lunch, which is provided by Susanville Grocery Outlet and Joe Comino.
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Dive In! Community Pool Opens this
Morning for Spring Season Fun
Just in time for expected above-average temperatures beginning today, May 19th, the Honey Lake Valley Community Pool is open for swimming!
Lap Swim is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:15 to 7:15a.m. and 8:00 to 9:00a.m. and Monday through Friday 5:35 to 6:35p.m.
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Self-Lead Exercise will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:15 to 7:15a.m. and Monday through Friday from 5:35 to 6:35p.m.
Aqua Aerobics will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 until 9:00a.m.
Public swim will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30p.m.
The summer season officially begins on Monday, June 9th.
Here are the swimming pool’s prices:
Exercise Programs
Daily $5
10 Punch $40
Monthly $60
Season $165
Public Swim
Daily $5
10-punch Card $40
Season Pass $100/person
Family Pass $250 (Includes 2 adults and 2 children or seniors. Additional children can be added for $10 each.)
Seniors, Disabled Persons, Veteran, Military Discounts
Daily $4
10-punch $32
Monthly $45
Season $135
For more information, please visit www.honeylakepool.com.
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Agenda: May 21st, 2025 Susanville
City Council Meeting
The Susanville City Council will hold a regular meeting, May 21st, in City Council Chambers at 66 North Lassen Street.
The meeting will begin at 5:00p.m. Click here to download a printable agenda.
Reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal business hours and at the meeting.
These reports and documents are also available at the City’s website.
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Rail Fence Built Around Lassen Landmark
May 19, 1939
Members of the local 20-30 Club and students from Emmett McCarthy’s high school class completed the erection of a genuine, old-time rail fence around Roop’s Fort on the western edge of this city.
The rails were transported to the fort, scene of the Sagebrush War, from Honey Lake Valley ranches and the work of construction of the fence was completed yesterday afternoon.
For some time various civic minded citizens have urged a proper preservation and marking of the fort built by one of the foremost founders of Lassen County and Susanville.
With the new-old rail fence now gracing the site local residents can be proud of a landmark which is suitably preserved and graced with the dignity due it.
The local 20-30 club has had this project under consideration for some time and was waiting for the proper amount of manpower would be available to do the job.
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