‘When politically expedient, the governors of California and Oregon will turn a blind eye to dramatic and substantial environmental damages’ By Katy Grimes California Globe Last week California Governor Gavin Newsom announced final approval of a plan to remove four dams on the Klamath River in Northern California, along with Oregon […]
Author: Jay A. Martin
Why not algae? Embracing the strategy for carbon sequestration
California is embracing the wrong strategy for carbon sequestration. Why not algae? by CalMatters, CalMatters Network December 14, 2022 In summary The California Air Resources Board is overlooking more effective and sustainable forms of carbon sequestration, such as algae, as officials finalize its scoping plan. The strategy is instead turning […]
Roseburg Forest Products Co. Settles Lawsuits from Fire
Source Sacramento BeeBy Micheal McGough An Oregon wood products manufacturer that operates a Northern California lumber mill linked to September’s deadly Mill Fire has reached settlement agreements with most of those who brought claims against the company, attorneys for the company and for fire victims said Tuesday. Roseburg Forest Products Co. in […]
William “Bill” Alexander Cameron
June 3, 1936 – December 9, 2022 William “Bill” Alexander Cameron of Yreka passed away at home following a short illness on December 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family at his side. Bill was born on June 3, 1936 to Alexander Francis and Elsie Fae Cameron. Bill […]
Klamath River Dam Removal: What is the real costs
This massive natural dam formed a large lake on the Klamath River that was 5-miles long and 1-mile wide called ‘Clammittee Lake’, which is within the footprint of present-day Copco Lake. from EINPRESSWIRE.com Copco Lake is formed by the Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River and by itself holds […]
ANOTHER DAM MYSTERY
By Bob Kaster I do love a good mystery. So much so that, after I retired from the bench, I started writing and publishing fictitious mystery stories (“mindless thrillers” I call them) as a hobby. Some of you may already be familiar with my books. But if you aren’t, I […]
California Invests $878 Million For Transportation Infrastructure
California Awards $1 Billion for Walking and Biking Projects in Disadvantaged Communities, Invests $878 Million For Transportation Infrastructure SACRAMENTO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) this week approved $1 billion for 93 new walking and biking projects for disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program and allocated nearly $878 million for projects to repair and […]
Watching this Storm Develop 12.9
This storm has been building all week! Here is a few screen shots from satellite radar the green dashes indicate wind speed and wind pattern out in the Pacific Ocean. ***URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE FOR CALLAHAN – ETNA AREA Shasta Valley NWS REPORT Today December 9th, 2022 A chance […]
Julia Ann Thomas Obituary
Source Girdner Funeral Chapel Lifelong Siskiyou County Resident and number one fan of Fort Jones, Julia Ann Thomas passed away peacefully at home with her family, after a short battle with cancer. Julia was born in Yreka to John and Clara Williams of Scott Bar. She was the youngest of […]
Corey R. Middleton Yreka’s New Mayor Chosen at Council Meeting Dec 6th 2022
By Lorenzo Love Report on Yreka City Council Meeting 6 Dec 2022 Mayoral appointment to two seats on the Planning Commission: Ann Ohlund and Marlee Billingsley Approval of the Yreka Peace Officers’ Association (YPOA) Memorandum of UnderstandingDetails in the agenda. I think they got lowballed on the cost of living. […]