Dear Editor,
The San Francisco Chronicle account of Representative Huffman’s first foray into his redrawn CA-2 district was revealing, though not in the way intended. While the article framed the North State as “a scene from a sitcom,” it highlighted what the people of this district already know: they have been an afterthought to the political establishment for decades.
I visited Alturas and Yreka on December 1–5, 2025, weeks before Representative Huffman. I went because Siskiyou’s timber economy is in steep decline. The Spring Fire threatened 174 structures near Mount Shasta. The Roseburg Veneer Plant closed in December 2025. Wolf-livestock conflicts are intensifying. Then came the SBA disaster declaration. These are not problems you solve with a good attitude—they require comprehensive legislation.
