By Tyler StrasserSiskiyou County News FB Page After Micheál brown an unarmed black man was killed in 2014 by police in Ferguson Mo a post investigation found that data reported to the FBI on fatal police shootings was undercounted by more than half. That gap has widened in recent years […]
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David W. Rogers, age 87, of Fort Jones, CA. Passed away peacefully on Sept 9th. 2023
David W. Rogers, age 87, of Fort Jones, CA. passed away peacefully on Sept 9th. 2023. David was a college graduato of Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, where he studied Fisheries Biology. He went on to have a long career with the California Department of Fish and Game. In […]
Bashing Republicans for ‘rights regression,’ Newsom sidesteps protections for marginalized Californians
by CalMatters, CalMatters NetworkOctober 16, 2023 Nearly two decades ago, Gavin Newsom catapulted onto the national political stage when, as mayor of San Francisco, he began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It was an act of defiance, far ahead of public opinion at the time, and so controversial that […]
FNS is able to provide SNAP benefits through the end of December 2023
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Under the terms and conditions of the continuing resolution, FNS is able toprovide SNAP benefits through the end of December 2023. State agencies shouldcontinue to administer the program in accordance with Federal statute andregulations and follow normal processes and timelines for sending issuance filesto EBT […]
Siskiyou Golden Fairground Posts Job for Maintenance Worker
YREKA – The 10th District Agricultural Association – Siskiyou Golden Fairground is recruiting to fill one (1) Maintenance Worker position located in Yreka, CA. The job posting can be found on the fair website www.sisqfair.com and the filing deadline is set for November 15, 2023. The position salary range is […]
Klamath National Forest Prepares for Seasonal Campsite Closures
A Forest Service News Release Yreka, Calif., October 16, 2023— Cooling temperatures and shorter days bring fewer visitors to the Klamath National Forest looking for camping opportunities. As a result, campgrounds across the forest will begin to shut down until next spring. Many Salmon/Scott River Ranger District campgrounds will be […]
How liberal California compares to Florida, Texas on social media regulation
by CalMatters, CalMatters Network October 16, 2023 The dichotomy between blue and red states – in essence California vs. Florida and Texas – has played out in many arenas on many specific issues, including immigration and abortion. The whole nation will get a full dose of the running conflict next month […]
Results Are IN ~ District 1 CHSRA Jr High rodeo # 4 ~ McArthur, Oct. 8, 2023
Results District 1 JR High California High School Rodeo Association rodeo # 4October 8, 2023 McArthur, CA Thank you to Jean Barton for typing and getting this to Siskiyou News. JR HIGH SADDLE BRONC STEER RIDING 2 entered 1 Levi Andrews, Orland 66 JR HIGH BULL RIDING 1 entered No […]
Irvin “Jack” Cowley
November 13, 1931 – October 8, 2023 Obituary Irvin Jack Cowley, born on November 13, 1931, departed this world on October 8, 2023. He is survived by his 7 children: Kathryn, Cindy, David (Colleen), Steven (Valeen), Brian (Diane), Gordon, and Brent, as well as 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Jack Cowley’s journey […]
Scott Bar Fire Victims fundraiser
BBQ Dinner Fundraiser & Gold Nugget Raffleto benefit the families that lost their homes in the recent Head Fire The flyer doesn’t mention it, but if people aren’t able or interested in attending or raffles, donations are tax-deductible! (Dinner and raffle tix are not tax-deductible.) Call Kathy or Doreen for […]
