Lobbying California officials topped half a billion dollars in 2024 In 2024, PacifiCorp spent a staggering $13.49 million lobbying California officials, 30 times its average over the past two decades, to push for rate hikes—contributing to skyrocketing power bills for Siskiyou County residents already struggling with costs from wildfire recovery […]
Author: Jay A. Martin
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: 2025-47-0113
Filing No.: 2025-47-0113FILED IN: Siskiyou CountyDATE: 04/22/2025Laura Bynum, Clerk By: Laura Bynum,Deputy Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as:John McGuire Tree Service839 Schilling wayMount Shasta, CA 96067 in SiskiyouRegistered Owner(s):John McGuire839 Schilling WayMount Shasta, CA 96067 This Business is conducted by: An Individual […]
Small Rural School Unites Community Through Shared Reading Experience
HORNBROOK, CA – Hornbrook Elementary School is set to launch an innovative literacy program that will bring together students, families, and staff in this small northern California community through the power of reading. Starting April 21st, the school will implement the nationally recognized “One School, One Book” program, where every member […]
Fact Check: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Statements on Sugar and Food Dyes
On April 22, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health Secretary, made headlines by addressing sugar and synthetic food dyes during a press conference. This article examines his claims that sugar is “poison,” that Americans should consume “zero” added sugar, and that the federal government likely cannot eliminate sugar from […]
Law Makers Aim To Extend Emergency Water Regulations for Scott and Shasta River Watersheds
Scott and Shasta River watersheds have faced significant water management challenges. The California State Assembly is advancing legislation (AB 263) that would extend emergency water regulations for the Scott and Shasta River watersheds until January 1, 2031, or until permanent rules establishing long-term instream flow requirements are adopted, whichever comes […]
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report: April 14th – 21st, 2025
Bookings from April 14th – 21st, 2025 Nothing is Boring in Siskiyou: this here tail is just that, a little light reading while you pass the time. Names, places and maybe even the charges have been changed to protect the accused. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office experienced what locals call […]
Siskiyou County Fire Chiefs Association Honors Dedicated Volunteers at Annual Awards Banquet
YREKA, CA – The Siskiyou County Fire Chiefs Association held its annual awards banquet, a heartfelt celebration dedicated to the tireless efforts and unwavering commitment of the county’s volunteer firefighters and community supporters. The evening served as a platform to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond in service to […]
California Approves Tightly Restricted Recreational Salmon Fishing to Protect Klamath River Chinook
Sacramento, CA — The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) has approved a severely limited recreational ocean salmon fishing season for California in 2025, structured to ensure “negligible impacts” on the critically depleted Klamath River fall Chinook salmon, as outlined in the PFMC’s Preseason Report II for 2025 Ocean Salmon Fishery […]
Weed PD K9 Drax Sniffs Out Massive Cocaine Haul During Traffic Stop
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – On the early morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, officers with the Weed Police Department (WPD) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. During the course of the stop, WPD’s K9 Drax was deployed to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Drax […]
Mount Shasta’s Annual Earth Day Festival Returns with Focus on Community and Environmental Stewardship
MOUNT SHASTA, CA – The picturesque Mount Shasta City Park will transform into a hub of environmental education and celebration as the annual Earth Day Festival returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with the theme “Let’s Grow Together.” This cherished community event offers a full day of activities designed to […]
