cover photo: officer located approximately 150 pounds of processed marijuana and $4,000 in currencyPhoto byWeed police Department **Weed, CA** – The Weed Police Department has been at the forefront of combating illegal drug activities within the city limits, demonstrating significant enforcement actions in recent weeks. The department’s relentless efforts to […]
Author: Jay A. Martin
Names Released: Tragedy Strikes on Copco Road, Three Dead, Four Children Injured in Head-On Collision
Devastating head-on collision that occurred on December 29th, 2023 in Siskiyou County, CA, near Montague. cover photo: screen grab from a post made on Yreka News FB page by, Ross Dantas Yreka, California – A devastating head-on collision on Copco Road east of Salmon Street claimed the lives of three […]
Illegal Cannabis Transportation Thwarted in Siskiyou County
On the evening of March 6th, 2024, a Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Lieutenant discovered a large 2022 Hino box truck stopped in the middle of Shasta Vista Drive. Upon investigating, the Lieutenant noticed a strong odor of cannabis coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver, Jairong Yu, […]
SISQ ARREST REPORT: March 3rd – March 11th, 2024
The following Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department ARREST, BOOKINGS Report Contains:individuals who are innocent, until the State proves them guilty. Please respect their fundamental human and legal rights. Police Agencies in Siskiyou County Make Numerous Arrests Over the past week, various police agencies in Siskiyou County, California, have made a significant number […]
Bill Myer Show: Capt. William E. Simpson talk show host on March 13th, 2024
Captain William E. Simpson II talks about the peaceful protest, dialogue with the board of supervisors and other nuts and bolts of renewal process on the Klamath river.
Yurok Tribe Formally Opposes Offshore Wind Development, Citing Cultural and Environmental Concerns
The Yurok Tribal Council has voted to formally oppose the development of floating offshore wind energy projects off the Yurok coastline in Northern California. The Council cites several reasons for their opposition: In January, the Yurok Tribe hosted a first-of-its-kind two-day Offshore Wind Summit, bringing together tribal leaders from the […]
OPEN LETTER: Re: Drought Order and Instream Flow Regulations
cover photo credit: https://www.drought.gov/states/california/county/Siskiyou Snow Height Marker or “Snow Pole” on Etna Summit. Photo was taken March 9th, 2024 by Isaac Martin RePRINT: 03/07/2024 California State Water Board and Staff, With above-average rainfall during the 2023/2024 winter, Siskiyou County has been removed from any Moderate Drought (D1) status according to […]
HISTORY: news reels from 1964 flood
The Christmas Flood of 1964: Recalling a Devastating Force in the Pacific Northwestcover photo: looks like Happy Camp, notice the silt or really short stop sign. In December of 1964, a series of brutal storms ravaged the Pacific Northwest, swelling rivers across Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, and Washington. Among the […]
Something Fishy Going Around ??
Understanding Adipose Fin Clipping in Trout Conservation Hello, fellow fish enthusiasts and conservationists! Have you ever glanced at a trout and wondered about the purpose of its various fins? Today, we’re focusing on a small, fleshy fin that might not be as prominent as the others – the adipose fin. […]
Dragons: A Creative Collaboration from Shasta Sovereign
cover art by Red Robin The February 2024 edition of Shasta Sovereign magazine features a special collection of dragon-themed creative works submitted by various contributors. Coinciding with the Chinese Year of the Dragon, the pieces explore the symbolism, mythology and personal significance of these legendary creatures. The collection showcases a […]