In a significant move to enhance California’s wildfire preparedness and honor traditional land management practices, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has unveiled a $5 million grant program specifically designed for Tribal Wildfire Resilience projects. This initiative represents a crucial step in bridging ancient wisdom with […]
Author: Jay A. Martin
Beyond Blame: The Klamath Basin’s Struggle for Water, Justice, and Survival
Publishers Ramblings & Short Background In the rugged terrain where California meets Oregon, the Klamath River winds through a landscape scarred by decades of conflict. Here, water is more than a resource — it is a lifeline, a source of cultural identity, and a battleground for competing visions of the […]
Siskiyou County Search and Rescue Team Extracts Injured Hiker from Black Butte in Winter Rescue Operation
SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA — Two local hikers were safely rescued from Black Butte on Wednesday, January 29, after icy conditions left one with a head injury and both unable to descend the 6,334-foot peak, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office announced. At approximately 3:19 p.m., the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) […]
Siskiyou’s Silent Catastrophe: How a 1959 Experiment Doomed California’s Water and Wildlife
Exclusive Investigative Report | Siskiyou.News SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA — Nestled in the shadow of Mount Shasta, Shastina Reservoir is a quiet gem for local anglers. But beneath its serene surface lies a secret with statewide consequences: this Siskiyou County waterway was ground zero for a 65-year-old ecological experiment that unleashed […]
Mt. Shasta Police Department Ensures Swift Arrest in Violent Home Invasion and Vehicle Theft Case
MT. SHASTA, CA — On January 25, 2025, at approximately 5:30 PM, the Mt. Shasta Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a violent assault and burglary. The victim reported that her nephew, 33-year-old Tyler Wade Myers, forcibly entered her residence, physically assaulted her by strangulation, and fled the scene […]
Siskiyou County Weekly Law Enforcement Report: January 20-27, 2025
The week’s arrests in Siskiyou County: The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, along with local police departments, the report lists 44 entries due to multiple bookings or charges for some individuals during the week of January 20-27, 2025. Here’s a daily breakdown of law enforcement activities across the county: January 20Began with a […]
Open Letter: Dear Trump, restore balance and common sense to the Klamath Basin
Dear Trump Administration, I am writing to urge your consideration of the National Environmental Policy Act’s Section 4331 as a powerful legal framework to restore balance and common sense to resource management in the Klamath Basin region. Our communities face a complex crisis where misguided environmental policies have created cascading […]
The Silent Votes: How the Klamath Tribes’ Journey to Citizenship Illuminates Native American Voting Rights
In a remarkable piece of historical footage from 1924, the Fox Movietone News Collection captures a pivotal moment in American democracy – the Klamath tribes’ first engagement with U.S. citizenship and voting rights. The silent film, preserved by the University of South Carolina’s Moving Image Research Collections, provides a window […]
Tension Erupts at Yreka City Council Over Mayor Selection Process and City Attorney’s Role
In a heated City Council meeting Tuesday night that laid bare growing tensions within Yreka’s city government, council members engaged in a contentious debate over mayoral selection procedures while questioning the effectiveness and accountability of City Attorney Andrew Jared. The conflict emerged when differing interpretations of succession rules collided. City […]
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report – January 13-20, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Siskiyou County Jail during the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, January 13, 2025In the early morning hours, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s deputies encountered Christine Duman, age 40, on Interstate 5 near Easy Street. […]