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🌱 Remembering Wade Bejcek, Susanville native and longtime math teacher

Susanville, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Susanville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Remembering Wade Bejcek, Susanville native and longtime math teacher
  • Homicide investigation underway after death at High Desert State Prison
  • Susanville comes together to honor veterans

Also on today's calendar: Lassen Family Services Interactive Journaling and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
  • Friday: Cooler; afternoon rain, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wade William Bejcek (klog.com) — Wade William Bejcek, a Susanville native and 1988 Lassen High School graduate, died October 25 at 56. He built a career in banking before becoming a math teacher in Washington, where he lived with his family. A celebration of his life is scheduled for November 14 in Longview.
   

2. Officials investigating death of inmate at Susanville prison as a homicide (kolotv.com) — State corrections officials are investigating the death of David Long, 26, at Susanville's High Desert State Prison as a homicide. Officials say staff saw two other inmates attack Long on a recreation yard Sunday morning. Both were placed in restricted housing pending the investigation, and authorities recovered a handmade weapon.
   

3. Susanville Honors Veterans with Parade Ceremony Scholarships and Music (sierradailynews.com) — Susanville honored veterans with a Main Street parade and a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Hall, bringing families, local groups and community leaders together. Local honor guards and the Soaring Eagles Blue Star Moms joined the procession, while Ben Wade and Lassen High School drumline members contributed music to the observance.
   

4. San Jose State postpones Native American Heritage Month events, sparking backlash (newsbreak.com) — Kathy Chavez Napoli, a Mountain Maidu tribal member with Susanville ties, is challenging San Jose State University's postponement of Native American Heritage Month events. The university cites legal compliance and required consultation, while Chavez Napoli wants tribal members included in discussions. The campus Native American student group plans to continue its celebrations.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday November 12
  • Girls BBall HOME vs Richmond
    Diamond View Middle School, 850 Richmond Rd, Susanville
    4:00 pm
    • Sunday November 15
  • Golden Heirs →
    Janesville Pizza Factory, 464-420 South Church Street, Janesville
    12:30 pm

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Susanville. Apply here.
  • Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Susanville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Susanville here.

Ok Susanville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Susanville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Susanville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.