HORNBROOK, Calif. – The Iron Gate Fish Hatchery experienced a power disconnection on Monday due to several months of unpaid electricity bills, according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officials. Peter Tira, a spokesperson for CDFW, confirmed the incident. “The power disconnection was brief and no fish were […]
Author: Jay A. Martin
The Unsung Superpower of Parenting: Just Listen
In the chaotic symphony of parenting, we often overlook the most potent tool at our disposal: our ears. As parents, we’re hardwired to protect, to fix, to make everything better. But what if the best way to help our children isn’t by doing, but by listening? How many times have […]
Siskiyou County’s Weekly Roundup: Where Court Dates are Optional and Jail is the New Airbnb
Booking Recap Report From: 09/16/2024 to 09/23/2024 *OFFICIAL BOOKING REPORT(With Unofficial Commentary)
Early Salmon Returns in Northern California Rivers Show Slow Start
In a preliminary report released September 20th, 2004, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has shared the initial counts of Fall-run Chinook and Coho Salmon returning to several North State rivers for the 2024 season. The data, while still in its early stages, provides a glimpse into the […]
Botulism Outbreak Strikes Tule Lake Wildlife Refuge Amid Ongoing Water Challenges
“The amount needed to make an impact in the wetlands would lower the overall lake level by about an inch.” KWUA.ORG In mid-August 2024, a severe botulism outbreak struck the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, part of the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex straddling the Oregon-California border. This outbreak, […]
Urgent Action Needed to Save Endangered Fish in Upper Klamath Lake
The number of adult endangered Lost River and shortnose suckers in Upper Klamath Lake, the primary remaining habitat for these species, declined by 65 to 85 percent between 2001 and 2020. Extinction is increasingly likely for these species unless their population trajectories can be changed. The Klamath Tribes, the U.S. […]
Caltrans Begins Major Repaving Project on State Route 161 Near Oregon Border
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – A significant improvement project is set to begin on a crucial stretch of highway in northern Siskiyou County. Caltrans announced today that a $2.6 million repaving project on State Route 161 near the Oregon border will commence on September 22nd. The project will cover a 2-mile […]
Young Cowboys and Cowgirls Shine at Red Bluff Junior High Rodeo
Red Bluff, CA – The JR HIGH District 1 California High School Rodeo Association kicked off its season with an exciting event on September 13-14, 2024. Young cowboys and cowgirls from across Northern California showcased their skills in various rodeo events, demonstrating the bright future of the sport. Thank you […]
Local Candidates Address Community Concerns at Yreka Forum
YREKA, CA – On Wednesday evening, candidates for various local offices gathered at a community forum to introduce themselves and address concerns of Siskiyou County residents. The event, organized by the Republican Central Committee, featured contenders for Yreka City Council, Yreka Elementary School Board, and Siskiyou County Supervisor. A diverse […]
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Booking Recap
Report From: 09/02/2024 to 09/16/2024 Playing catch up in this era where “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” has become our generation’s equivalent of “To be or not to be,” we find ourselves adrift in an ocean of frozen pixels and unresponsive clicks. The irony is palpable […]
