By Malia Byrtus – McCloud, CA UC Berkeley’s California Wolf Project conducts research in Siskiyou County After a 100-year absence, wolves have naturally recolonized California. The rapid growth of the species has created an urgent need for practical, adaptive and innovative science to guide conservation and management efforts. The California […]
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House Democrats Warn Elon Musk Must Leave Government Role After 130 Days
By Jack Phillips More than 70 House Democrats wrote to the Trump administration on April 9 seeking confirmation that special adviser Elon Musk will leave the federal government after 130 days. Musk, the tech billionaire leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is a special government employee, which means he […]
Local Non-Profit Pulls in over $1,100 for Siskiyou County Youth Programs with “Spring Clean-Out” Fundraiser Yard Sale & Donors in McCloud
By Becky Mock EIN Founder Education Improvement Network 501c3 non profit was originally established in Madras, Oregon by Founder Becky Mock. Resurrected in May 2024, the EIN provides services/classes to the community observed by the group to be lacking. The group consists of parents, public school teachers, business owners, Veterans, […]
Tariffs May Raise Prices Slightly But Will Deliver Tax Relief for Bottom 50 Percent, Bessent Says
By Tom Ozimek Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said consumers could see a one-time price increase of about 2 percent for every 10 percent of new tariffs imposed on foreign goods, and that the revenue from tariffs would be used to reduce living costs for lower-income Americans. He noted that under […]
Mi Casa Mi Vida- Credit Score and financial System
A credit score is a number that shows how good you are at managing money and paying back loans. It’s very important in the financial system because it helps lenders, like banks or credit card companies, decide if they will give you money or a loan. It also helps them decide how […]
WhatMatters- Newsom administration misses deadline, loses out on Medi-Cal dollars
California just blew a deadline for voter-approved health care measure — losing millions of federal dollars By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters California voters told lawmakers last fall that they wanted doctors to get paid more to see low-income patients. But officials for the Newsom administration blew past a federal deadline to […]
What’s New in Healthcare in Siskiyou County: House Calls Are Back, Bringing Better Access and Improved Outcomes
Dr. Damanpreet JamaraiChief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California In Siskiyou County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the old Marcus Welby, MD TV show? The doctor, with a kind bedside manner, made house calls and was on a […]
Did Female Samurai Use Katanas?
Japan’s elite warrior class, the Samurai, have long been distinguished by their codes of honor, discipline and deadly skill with weaponry. While most narratives focus on male samurai warriors, women from this warrior class (Onna-Bugeisha or female warriors) often played an invaluable role in defense during times of conflict when […]
MY HOUSE, MY LIFE – MI CASA, MI VIDA
The Back Story~ of Lenita Ramos When I first moved to America, everything was new and exciting, but also a bit confusing. Coming from Brazil, I didn’t know much about the financial system here. Things like credit scores, mortgages, and taxes were all foreign to me. At first, it felt […]
Three steps to consider this spring to help you live a healthier lifestyle
By Dr. John ChangWest Region Chief Medical OfficerUnitedHealthcare of California Spring into health this season by refreshing your well-being routine and building healthier habits for the rest of the year. While many Americans make health a primary focus of their New Year’s resolutions, 57% of recent survey respondents said they take up healthier lifestyle […]