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Friday, October 11, 2024
In a recent Los Angeles Times article, readers were presented with an optimistic view of the Klamath River’s future, focusing on potential benefits for spring-run Chinook salmon following the removal of four dams. However, this rosy outlook stands in stark contrast to the current ecological crisis unfolding in the river, […]
UPDATE: The Postal Service will not act on the proposed changes any sooner than 90 days after this PRC filing. As such, the proposed changes will not impact Election Mail for the upcoming election or the Postal Services preparedness for the 2024 peak holiday mailing season. USPS requests PRC advisory […]
In a significant boost to California’s reforestation efforts, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has officially opened a state-of-the-art seedling nursery in Siskiyou County. The $41 million facility, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, aims to produce up to 25 million tree seedlings annually, addressing the critical need for reforestation in the wake […]
September 23, 2024 – September 30, 2024 Alright, pardner, let me give you the lowdown on this week’s roundup in Siskiyou County: Looks like the local lawmen have been busier than a one-armed cowboy at a lasso contest. They done corralled 33 varmints into the county hoosegow from September 23rd […]
McCloud, CA – The McCloud Community Services District (MCSD) has reached a settlement in the ongoing lawsuit filed by board member Michael Rorke, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle that has strained the district’s finances for over a year. The lawsuit, which centered on a Public Records Request, […]
A coalition of rural and conservative organizations is mounting opposition to the proposed creation of Natural Asset Companies (NACs), a new financial instrument that aims to monetize ecosystem services. Critics argue that NACs represent a dangerous form of financialization that could threaten agricultural land use and rural livelihoods. The following […]
As the United Nations adopts its ambitious “Pact for the Future,” alarm bells are ringing in rural America. This sweeping agreement, aimed at addressing global challenges, could reshape local control over vital resources like water and land. Consider the Klamath Basin, where farmers and Native American tribes have long grappled […]
YREKA, CA – A lease agreement set to be approved by the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors on October 1st has come under scrutiny due to potential conflict of interest concerns. The agreement, between Siskiyou County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Social Services Division and Jefferson Resource Properties, LLC, […]
MOUNT SHASTA, Calif., September 28, 2024 – The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has unveiled plans for a series of prescribed burns in the Mt. Shasta and McCloud areas as part of its fall and winter forest management strategy. These controlled burns are scheduled to commence as cooler temperatures and increased moisture […]
In a surprising turn of events, Etna High School has announced the cancellation of tonight’s football game against Trinity High School due to safety concerns. The decision came after threats were reportedly made by members of the Trinity fan base. According to a statement posted on Etna High School’s Facebook […]
