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April 2, 2013 — Last month United States District Court Judge Morrison C. England dismissed a motion for summary judgment filed by the Lassen Municipal Utility District in its civil case filed against Kinross Gold U.S.A., Inc. and Lassen Gold Mining, Inc. (Hayden Hill).

While the court denied the motion, it acknowledged some of the district’s defenses remain as questions of fact. The court also granted the district’s request for summary adjudication as to the defendant’s laches defense, which was unopposed. A laches defense is one in which a party alleges it has been harmed by a delay in the proceeding.

April 1, 2013 — The Westwood Centennial Yard Cleanup Committee is asking residents to fill out pledge cards to indicate their level of involvement in the town-wide yard cleanup scheduled for June 8, with a pre-cleanup day May 18.

Volunteers will begin distributing the pledge cards Thursday, April 4. The committee has arranged for residents to bring their completed cards to participating businesses by Wednesday, May 1. Pledge card drop-off locations include Buffalo Chips Pizza, Young’s Market, Westwood Y Market, Moonlight Bar & Grill, Double G Iron Horse Saloon and the Westwood Community Services District office. Pledge cards can also be mailed or if necessary picked up by a volunteer; information is available on the card.

March 30, 2012 — In an effort to eliminate dangerous behind-the-wheel cell phone use and texting, the California Office of Traffic Safety, California Highway Patrol and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state recently announced high visibility enforcement operations during April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The overall goal of the increased enforcement is to convince drivers of the dangers of distracted driving and reduce the number of people impacted by this risky behavior. The "It's Not Worth It!" theme emphasizes a phone call or text isn't worth a hefty fine or a collision.

March 29, 2013 — Testimony given in a change of venue hearing for two people charged in the alleged murder of an off-duty Susanville police officer revealed a larger number of people knew about the case and believed the defendants would be guilty.

Joanna Lynne McElrath and Robin Glen James, along with their attorneys, appeared in Lassen Superior Court for the Friday, March 29 hearing.

Dr. Edward Bronson, who was hired by the defense to conduct a change of venue study, was called as the witness. He answered questions from both McElrath’s attorney, Bud Landreth, and Lassen County District Attorney Bob Burns.