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Fire destroys home in Herlong, causes vegetation fire

Aug. 31, 2010 — A gas canister exposed to heat and sunlight is what Herlong residents believe caused a fire that destroyed their home and caused a vegetation fire near the Federal Correctional Institute, Herlong along Jasmine Lane around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

The Susanville Interagency Fire Center started dispatching resources to the fire at roughly 3:50 p.m. as a possible structure fire. Initial response units immediately confirmed seeing flames coming from the roof of the home around 3:55 p.m., and roughly 10 minutes later were advising dispatch of multiple explosions going off in the vicinity of the property.

College president discusses county educational future

Aug. 31, 2010 — The college grown from its focus on getting off academic probation and enrolling students to a point where it can focus more on partnering with the community and expanding its education outreach, said Lassen Community College President Doug Houston who has been with the college for three years.

It’s because of the desire for mutual student success that Houston and other educators in the community are organizing a two-day symposium at Lassen High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8 and from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Gunshots lead to arrest of Bieber men

Aug. 31, 2010 — Two men were arrested on Saturday, Aug. 21 after law enforcement agents were dispatched to a Beiber, Calif. home on reports of a gunshot.

Franco Heber and Francisco Cardona were taken into custody and booked at the Lassen County Jail for alleged possession of marijuana for sale, possession of stolen property and maintaining a place for unlawfully providing controlled substances. Bail has been set at $15,000 each and as of press time both remain in custody.

Music Academy begins Sept. 20, Open House held tonight

Aug. 31, 2010 — If one Googles quotes about the necessity of music, he or she will find people have been talking about music education since the days of Plato.

Plato ties music to the soul, Shakespeare to love and Friedrich Nietzsche said without music, life would be an error.

With that said, the Susanville Symphony Society is set to open its Academy of Music the week of Sept. 20 on its two campus locations — Meadow View School and Janesville School.

Police look for alleged shooting suspect

Aug. 24, 2010 — Mark Joseph McGregor is on the Susanville Police Department’s Most Wanted List for a felony warrant out of Lassen County for assault with a deadly weapon with a firearm.

McGregor was allegedly involved in a verbal altercation at the Burger King drive-through at the corner of Main Street and Alexander Avenue at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.

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Varsity volleyball team takes upset at home

Wednesday, Sept. 1 — The Lassen High School varsity volleyball team warmed up against Portola in a 2-1 preseason scrimmage loss at the Lassen Cave on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

UNR coach assists Lady Cougars volleyball

Aug. 31, 2010 — For Lassen Community College’s volleyball team, head coach Glen Yonan didn’t shy away from scheduling tough competition during the preseason for the Lady Cougars. “We scheduled it hard for a reason,” said Yonan. “First, we are looking for a big improvement in the outcome...

Pustejovsky wins Legion scholarship for excellence

Aug. 31, 2010 — Andy Pustejovsky recently won an American Legion scholarship award. The award is presented to a player who not only displays excellence in the field, but also in the classroom and in the community.