Linda Bassett

• Name: Linda Bassett

• Age: 42

• Family: Husband, Scott; two children, Anthony and Amanda

• City of residence: Yuba City

• Occupation: Attendance clerk at River Valley High School

• Hobbies, interests: I like scrapbooking, camping, boating and am taking up golf.

• Where do you get your news? Appeal-Democrat and Channel 3

• What keeps you in the Yuba-Sutter area? My family

• What is the closest you've been to a famous person? Recently, I was in Vegas and took a picture with Verne Troyer, also known as Mini-Me.

• Favorite musical group: Green Day

• Favorite television show: "Survivor"

• Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers and the River Valley Falcons

• Who do you most admire and why? I admire my husband for his strength and courage.

• Tell us about a life-changing experience: I was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. It's truly made me appreciate every day.

• Favorite quote: "You're never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis

• What was your first job? McDonalds when I was in high school

• How would you describe yourself? Candid, caring and a jokester

• What kind of pets do you have? Toby, my maltipoo

• What are your favorite places to go in the Sacramento area? The Galleria in Roseville

• What are some of your fondest memories? Camping with my family and friends

• If you were in charge, what would you change about the community? I would have more activities for the youth.

• What was the last good book you read? "Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks