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Volume XVII Issue 33
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
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Why We Love This Place
Wednesday: Devin Chandler
By Terra Avilla
Devin Chandler is the unsung hero of the Lassen County District Attorney’s office, and if you haven’t met her yet, you’re missing out on a true gem.
Imagine a whirlwind of kindness, charm, and problem-solving prowess all rolled into one – this is Devin!
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Devin wears many hats at the office, and honestly, it’s hard to keep track of them all. One minute she’s coordinating programs, and the next, she’s diving into administrative tasks that would make anyone else’s head spin.
If there’s a problem, Devin is your go-to person. Need a document? She’s got it.
Her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities is nothing short of impressive. Whether it’s handling legal documents or ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Devin is the glue that holds everything together.
Let’s be real – everyone has their fair share of issues, and me, I have a share and a half of them. Every time I see Devin, it seems like I have some mini-crisis unfolding – whether it’s tech troubles or my latest attempt at adulting gone wrong. Through it all, she remains unfazed and ready to help. Her joy in assisting me transforms each little disaster into somewhat of a comedic adventure.
Thankfully, Devin seems to thrive on chaos. When I find myself knee-deep in confusion (which happens more often than I’d like to admit), she swoops in like a superhero ready to save the day. Her knack for troubleshooting means that even my most convoluted dilemmas are met with a calm demeanor and a smile.
What makes working with Devin even better is her lighthearted approach. She brings a sense of humor to the office that can brighten even the dullest days. Her witty remarks and infectious laughter create an atmosphere where challenges feel less daunting and more like opportunities for growth (or at least a good laugh).
Outside of work, Devin loves her family, her children, her wife, her friends, her pets and if you know Devin, she loves her community and is an active part in it. She is a loyal friend, and a great listener. She has the best music taste, is just a positive light in my life (and so many others!)
So, here’s to Devin—my personal problem-solver and the reason I love this place so much!
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Lassen Family Services “Battle of the Badges” Food Drive Set for October 1st
Lassen Family Services will be hosting a friendly competition to stock its food pantry. The “Battle of the Badges” food drive will pit the California Highway Patrol against the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department in a rivalry to see which team can garner the most donations.
The event will take place on October 1st, from 3:00 until 6:00p.m., at Susanville Supermarket. The public is invited to come out and support their favorite law enforcement agency by donating non-perishable food items, canned goods, dry goods, toiletries, and other essential items.
For more information, please contact Lassen Family Services at 1.530.257.4599.
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Susanville Police Department Emphasizing Child Passenger Safety
The Susanville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size.
The Susanville Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats and properly fitted seat belts.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half of car seats (46%) are misused. Properly installed car seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury crashes by 71% for infants under a year old and by 54% for toddlers ages 1 through 4.
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California law requires all children under 2 years old to ride in a rear-facing car seat, unless the child is 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. Once a child reaches these milestones, all children under the age of 8 years are still required to be secured in a car seat or booster seat.
Children under the age of 8 may not ride in the front seat unless the vehicle is not equipped with a rear, forward-facing seat. Children 8 and older, or who are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be wearing a properly fitted safety belt.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to keep children in the proper rear or forward-facing seat as long as possible and use the “Five-Step Test” to determine if their child is big enough to safely use a seat belt without a booster seat.
To schedule a free child safety seat inspection, contact the Susanville office of the California Highway Patrol.
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Lassen Crime Stoppers Update
Lassen Crime Stoppers, a local organization which pays up to $1,000 for tips and information leading to the arrest of someone who commits a crime, has released this week’s list of names and photos of subjects ‘wanted’ by local law enforcement agencies.
To report information about a crime you can anonymously call a simple telephone number, (530) 502-TIPS, and if that information pays off for local law enforcement you will be paid up to $1,000 in cash.
Help clean up Lassen County by anonymously working with the Susanville Police Department, the Lassen County Probation Department and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office through Crime Stoppers.
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Public Notice: Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan Update Meeting October 7th
There will be a public meeting on Monday, October 7th, to discuss the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The meeting begins at 6:00p.m., and you can click here to participate on Zoom. The meeting ID is 161 466 0757 and the passcode is 237893.
Lassen County, the City of Susanville, and the Susanville Indian Rancheria are working cooperatively to update the Lassen County Operational Area Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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As part of the process, input is essential to ensure the public’s perspectives (i.e., concerns, challenges, expectations) are considered and incorporated into the LHMP.
What is Hazard Mitigation:
Any long-term action taken to reduce and/or eliminate impacts from Hazards and Threats. Mitigation can reduce the enormous cost and lengthy duration of disaster response and recovery by protecting citizens, critical facilities/infrastructure, and local businesses.
What is a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan?
The purpose of a LHMP is for local governments to identify actions (or strategies) it can take to reduce and/or eliminate risk from identified Hazards and Threats. This is accomplished by facilitating a team through a comprehensive planning process to learn about the Hazards and Threats, understanding the current local capabilities, and then identify appropriate actions to reduce and/or eliminate risk.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that LHMPs be updated every five years to receive Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. The current Lassen County Operational Area LHMP expired January 2024. The intent is to have a FEMA-approved and locally adopted LHMP by the end of 2024.
Contact Information
Questions may be addressed to Lassen County Deputy Director of the Planning and Building Services Department Gaylon Norwood: (530) 251-8269 or landuse@co.lassen.ca.us.
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Purity Market on South Lassen Street in the late 1940’s ~ From an Eastman Studios Postcard | |
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Sympathy Strike Closes Every Grocery Store
September 25, 1942
A sympathy walkout resulting from a wage dispute between members of the AFL Retail Clerks Union 750 and Purity and Safeway stores today closed every grocery store and meat market in Susanville.
The Purity store closed Thursday, and the Safeway store today. Spokesmen for employers said both stores would remain closed indefinitely.
The J.C. Penney store in Susanville has been closed for three weeks over a wage dispute, despite attempts by a federal wage conflict conciliator to affect a settlement.
Indications were that the sympathy walkout would be extended to other businesses shortly.
All affected stores were members of the Susanville Employers Council.
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