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Marijuana plants in the early stages of development sit on a deck of a residence near Little Valley. Personnel from the Lassen County Sheriff's Office and narcotics task force seized more than 1,300 plants during a search warrant executed Sunday, June 2. Photo submitted

June 3, 2013 — Two men were arrested and more than 1,300 marijuana plants were seized during a search warrant execution near Little Valley on Sunday, June 2.

June 2, 2013 — Is your child a budding singer, actor and/or dancer? Lassen County now has an overnight summer camp just for them! Two best friends from Sparks, Nev. put their heads together and came up with a performing arts summer camp for children in fifth through 12th grade. Camp Star Bound will be held at Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake from June 30 to July 6.

According to its website, Camp Star Bound provides children an opportunity to improve their performing arts skills in the areas of singing, acting and dancing.  The camp also provides a supportive environment and uses the challenges of outdoor group living to promote individuality and improve self-confidence.

May 31, 2013 — Two defendants charged with the murder of an off-duty Susanville city police officer Robert McElrath will not be tried in Lassen County.

On Friday, May 31, Judge John T. Ball granted a change of venue request made by the attorneys of Joanna Lynne McElrath and Robin Glen James.

Ball said the evidence was overwhelming and the case cannot be tried in this county due to the prejudicial publicity.

May 31, 2013 —  On Thursday, May 30 at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers from the Susanville Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of S. Fairfield Avenue on a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers contacted a 32-year-old female who reported she woke up to find an unknown subject in her residence, possibly rummaging through her belongings. The victim reported she was struck a few times about the face and head by the intruder who then fled the residence with some personal property including her wallet with an undisclosed amount of cash inside.