Author: Jay A. Martin

Featured News Siskiyou

Trump, Local Republicans Prevail as Siskiyou Voters Decide Multiple Races and Measures

Siskiyou County Election Results – November 5, 2024 Results with 100% (62/62) precincts reporting Voter turnout: 55.38% (15,493 of 27,978 registered voters) Presidential Race Candidate Votes Percentage Donald J. Trump (R) 8,603 56.28% Kamala D. Harris (D) 6,238 40.81% Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (I) 265 1.73% U.S. Senate Races Full […]

Archived Scott Valley

California Governor Declares State of Emergency Following Devastating Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County

A devastating wildfire known as the Shelly Fire swept through parts of Scott Valley, Siskiyou County, California during the summer of 2024, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. The fire, which ignited on July 3rd, burned through 15,520 acres before firefighters achieved full containment on August […]

South County

Local Mt. Shasta and McCloud Retailers Now Offering Christmas Tree Permits for 2024 Holiday Season

MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Residents looking to continue the beloved tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree can now purchase permits at several convenient locations throughout the Mt. Shasta and McCloud areas. Starting November 1st, five local retailers are authorized to sell Christmas tree permits for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. […]

Archived Uncategorized

California Takes Aim at Rising Electric Bills with Sweeping Review

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched an aggressive effort to tackle soaring electricity costs, signing an executive order that could reshape how utilities operate and charge customers across the state. The initiative, which comes as Californians grapple with electric bills that have outpaced inflation, directs state agencies to conduct a […]

Siskiyou

California Announces $827.5 Million in Grants to Combat Homelessness

California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a significant expansion of the state’s efforts to address homelessness, announcing $827.5 million in new grants aimed at creating sustainable solutions for more than 100 local communities and organizations. The funding package includes robust accountability measures to ensure effective implementation of local homelessness strategies. […]

Featured News Siskiyou

California Wolf Project Will Advance Science and Management of Gray Wolves

The California Wolf Project (CAWP), a groundbreaking collaboration between UC Berkeley’s Rausser College of Natural Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), brings significant opportunities for wolf conservation and community support in California. For Siskiyou County specifically, the program will closely study the Whaleback pack while developing […]