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Volume XVIII Issue 209
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
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Diamond View Middle School Celebrates 2026 House Championship Winners
After a year filled with teamwork, school spirit, leadership, and friendly competition, Diamond View Middle School has officially crowned House Altruismo, the House of Givers, as the 2026 House Champions.
According to Diamond View Principal Dede Heimbigner, the final House Points were tallied last week, bringing the schoolwide total to an impressive 18,582 House Points earned across all four houses during the 2025–2026 school year.
Final House Standings:
Altruismo – 5,151 points
Amistad – 4,794 points
Isibindi – 4,403 points
Rêveur – 4,234 points
Heimbigner explained that Diamond View’s House System is built around the core values of the Susanville School District: Cooperation, Accountability, Learning, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
Throughout the school year, students earn individual points by demonstrating positive behavior, leadership, academic effort, participation, kindness, and school spirit. Houses also earn collective points through rallies, classroom challenges, campus events, competitions and schoolwide activities.
Students are able to redeem their individual points throughout the year at the Diamond View House Store, something that Heimbigner notes has become a highly anticipated by students.
Diamond View Middle School extended its appreciation to the staff for their continued commitment to this work. Heimbigner said their daily encouragement, consistency, and willingness to recognize students for positive choices have helped the House System grow into an important part of the school’s culture.
Heimbigner also recognized and thanked the dedicated House Parents who volunteered countless hours organizing and operating the school store throughout the year, stating that their support, organization and enthusiasm helped make the House System a meaningful and exciting experience for students.
“While Altruismo claimed this year’s championship title, all four houses demonstrated incredible pride, perseverance, and commitment throughout the year,” said Principal Heimbigner. “The House System continues to build connection, leadership and positive culture across our campus.”
Heimbigner congratulated Altruismo on their championship victory and applauded Amistad, Isibindi and Rêveur for an outstanding year of competition and school pride.
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American Legion Post 204 Announces
Times for Monday’s Memorial Day Services
Thomas Tucker American Legion Post 204 invites the community to join them on Monday, May 25th, as they participate in three distinct Memorial Day services to honor fallen comrades and their families.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the services or volunteer to assist with the Avenue of Flags.
Schedule of Events
6:00 a.m. – Avenue of Flags Placement
The public is invited to help Post members place flags at Diamond Crest Cemetery.
8:00 a.m. – Susanville Cemetery Service
A service to honor Thomas Tucker and other veterans buried at the cemetery.
9:00 a.m. – Lassen County Cemetery Service
Post 204 will join VFW Post 2381 to honor William Davidson and other local veterans.
11:00 a.m. – Diamond Crest Cemetery Service
The final Memorial Day service of the day.
3:00 p.m. – Avenue of Flags Take-Down
The public is invited to return to Diamond Crest Cemetery to assist in taking down the flags.
Everyone is welcome to come out and help honor our fallen heroes on this solemn day.
| | Jeremiah Rower from William Davidson VFW Post 2381 presents
Lassen County Office of Education’s James Hall with $250 for Sober Graduation activities. | |
Still Time to Help: Office of Ed Seeks Community Support for 42nd Annual Sober Graduation
For more than four decades, the Lassen County Office of Education has maintained an incredible streak of forty-one consecutive years with zero accidents or citations on graduation night. To keep that tradition of safety alive, the LCOE is officially launching its fundraising efforts for the Sober Graduation Class of 2026.
This annual event provides every graduating senior in Lassen County the opportunity to celebrate their milestone in a safe, secure and fun environment that is offered completely free of charge.
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This year’s in-person celebration is scheduled for June 5th, at Lassen High School, where doors will open at 9:30p.m. and the party will continue until 2:00a.m. The night is designed to be a high-energy experience packed with dancing, photo booths, and plenty of food and refreshments.
Students can look forward to various games and activities along with a special gift giveaway for every attendee.
The success of this program relies heavily on the legacy of local generosity. Last year’s event welcomed more than 100 seniors and, thanks to the overwhelming support of local sponsors, the LCOE distributed over $16,000 in prizes. This included the highly anticipated annual car giveaway donated by Wheels West.
To make the Class of 2026 celebration just as meaningful, organizers are currently seeking donations to ensure every student receives a commemorative gift bag featuring this year’s official Sober Graduation T-shirt and other useful items.
The LCOE is inviting local businesses, organizations, and individuals to join this community tradition by providing monetary donations, gift cards, or physical items for the student prize packages. Communications Specialist Kaitlyn Midgley noted that the event offers students a vital, substance-free environment to celebrate with their peers, a feat that is only possible through the continued commitment of community partners.
If you are interested in making a donation or learning more about how you can support the Class of 2026, please reach out to James Hall at 1.530.251.8711 or via email at jdhall@lcoe.org. You may also contact Kaitlyn Midgley at kmidgley@lcoe.org to help ensure our graduates stay safe while celebrating this life-changing milestone.
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“Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Safety
Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day
As residents prepare to travel and visit family and friends over the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Susanville Police Department is reminding everyone that their most important travel preparation is buckling up.
Running through May 31st, local law enforcement will be strictly enforcing seat belt laws as part of the annual national Click It or Ticket safety campaign.
During this two-week mobilization period, the Susanville Police Department will deploy additional officers on patrol. Their primary focus will be actively looking for drivers and passengers who fail to wear seat belts, as well as vehicles where children are not secured in the appropriate, age-specific child safety seats.
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The campaign comes as safety officials look at troubling traffic statistics. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,484 people killed in crashes across the United States in 2023 were not wearing seat belts.
Closer to home, California traffic data from that same year reveals that 780 unrestrained people lost their lives in crashes, a total that tragically includes 24 children. Furthermore, data shows that unrestrained child fatalities in California increased by 4.3 percent from 2022 to 2023.
“The numbers show a devastating and preventable reality,” the Susanville Police Department shared in their statement. “Buckling up takes only a few seconds, but it is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones in a crash.”
The department is also urging parents and caregivers to ensure they are compliant with California’s strict child passenger safety laws, which include the following requirements:
Under 2 Years Old: All children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat unless they weigh 40 pounds or more or are 40 inches or taller.
Under 8 Years Old: Once children outgrow the rear-facing requirements, they must still be properly secured in an appropriate forward-facing car seat or booster seat. They must ride in the back seat unless the vehicle does not have a rear, forward-facing seat.
Ages 8 and Older: Children who are 8 years old or older, or who have reached at least 4 feet 9 inches in height, may use a booster seat, but must at a minimum wear a properly fitted adult safety belt.
Law enforcement and safety experts encourage caregivers to keep children in proper rear- or forward-facing seats for as long as possible. To determine if a child is truly big enough to transition safely from a booster seat to a standard adult seat belt, parents are advised to use the “Five-Step Test” (checking foot placement, knee bend, lap belt position across the hips, shoulder belt position across the chest, and the child’s ability to sit properly for the entire ride).
Whether you are traveling across the state or just driving down the street this Memorial Day, the Susanville Police Department reminds you: Click It or Ticket.
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Camp Ronald McDonald Holding Annual Pancake Breakfast This Weekend
Camp Ronald McDonald, at the south end of Eagle Lake, near Gallatin Beach, will host their annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast this Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd and May 24th.
The $5 ‘all you can eat’ breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and hot or cold beverages.
All proceeds from the breakfast, a tradition that dates back nearly thirty years, benefit campers in need of scholarships at the camp.
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Breakfast will be served from 7:00 until 11:00a.m., both days.
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake provides residential summer camping experiences for both children and adults with disabilities and/or disadvantages. The camp programs are adapted to meet the individual needs of each participant.
Camp staff are experienced and well-trained specialists in the fields of drama, arts and crafts, outdoor education, nutrition education, sports, and waterfront activities.
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Grappling Bear Jiu-Jitsu Camp for 8 to 13 Year Olds Will Start June 29th
Get ready to roll into something new and exciting! The Grappling Bear Jiu-Jitsu Camp is set to begin June 29th, offering a dynamic and engaging experience for children of all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned young martial artists.
This camp provides an excellent opportunity for kids to develop practical self-defense skills, teaching them confidence and how to navigate challenging situations. Jiu-Jitsu offers a supercharged full-body workout, enhancing strength, flexibility, and endurance, making it perfect for athletes looking to cross-train or any child seeking an active summer.
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The unique blend of balance, coordination, and quick thinking fostered in Jiu-Jitsu can also significantly boost overall athleticism in any sport.
Why Choose Grappling Bear Jiu-Jitsu Camp?
Inclusive Environment: Instructors ensure that every child, regardless of experience, maximizes their learning and enjoyment.
Beyond Jiu-Jitsu: Campers will also enjoy bonus activities such as yoga, engaging games, and exciting team challenges.
Safe & Supportive: The camp prioritizes a positive and encouraging atmosphere where children can truly grow and thrive.
The camp is priced at just $140 per person for new students and $125 for existing gym students. Spaces will fill up rapidly, so parents are encouraged to register their children now to secure a spot.
Camp will be held June 29th to July 1st from 8:00a.m. till noon at 55 South Sacramento Street. Doors open each morning at 7:45.
Click here to register online.
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Renovated Roosevelt Pool
May 21, 1972
Renovated Roosevelt Pool Officially Opened Monday
THE SUSANVILLE RECREATION COMMISSION on Monday, May 22, officially opened the Roosevelt Swimming Pool for the 1972 season. During the winter there has been a major renovation of the pool including the installation of a new chlorination system, a new ventilation system, automatic temperature controls, repainting and replacement of all the broken windows.
Funds from the City of Susanville, the Susanville Elementary School District, the Lassen High School District and the Lassen College District have made this project possible.
The pool will open its doors to the public for Recreational Swimming on Saturday, May 27, from 1-5p.m. An advanced ticket sale for summer seasons tickets, which will be honored from Saturday through Sept. 3, will begin at 12:30p. m. at the pool.
Pictured from left are Commissioner Roy Deal, Recreation Director Peter Marshall, Commissioner Dan Sanchez, Commissioner Earl Sage, Commissioner Fred Zuehlke, Director of Public Works Mario Vial, Commissioner George Farris. Commissioners Jack Ellena and Kenneth Korver were absent. In the background are students from Diamond View School.
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