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Dustin Brown’s Bond Revoked After Hiding 100,000 Rounds of Ammunition and Unregistered Firearms
Yreka, CA – Dustin Brown, a 41-year-old Montague resident charged with felonies involving a minor, had his bond revoked by Judge Bicego after investigators discovered he concealed 10 unregistered firearms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition in violation of court orders. Siskiyou County District Attorney J. Kirk Andrus confirmed the revocation […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Boost Logging, Slash Regulations
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday aimed at reviving the U.S. timber industry by slashing regulations and speeding up logging permits on federal lands, a move he touted as a way to reduce reliance on foreign imports and prevent wildfires. The order, signed March 1, […]
One Fatality Confirmed in Dunsmuir House Fire
At this time, we are unable to provide the name of the individual who died in the fire until we can positively identify the person and make an official notification to the family. SCSO PRESS RELEASE On February 24, 2025 at approximately 10:19 a.m., firefighters responded to a a reported […]
Historic Archery Club Draws 550+ Competitors While Fueling Local Scholarships
YREKA, CA — The historic Siskiyou Bowmen archery club recently hosted their annual Foul Weather Shoot, drawing over 550 competitors from across the Pacific Northwest in a display of both archery excellence and community spirit. Archers traveled from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and throughout California to participate in the prestigious […]
Innovative Waste Management Solution Takes Shape in Siskiyou County
Scott Valley Disposal and Five Marys Custom Meat Co. are pioneering a collaborative approach to agricultural waste management in California. This combination may represent a first-of-its-kind facility in California, offering a model for sustainable waste management in rural agricultural communities. A groundbreaking collaboration between Scott Valley Disposal and Five Marys […]
Northstate Youth Protect Los Angeles Waterways from Post-Fire Contamination
The California Conservation Corps has local youth from Northstate responding as part of the state’s largest watershed protection mission. By Chris Van Horne Parker Robertson, a young adult from the Northstate, is part of a massive response to protect the burned areas of Los Angeles from taking another hit. This […]
SCSO Cold Case Unit Reopens 1991 Homicide Case
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting the public’s assistance in solving a 1991 homicide of Maye Elma Mechling, aged 77, found shot to death at her home in Klamath River, CA. Through their renewed investigative effort, the Cold Case Unit has identified multiple persons of interest. We are […]
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 […]
Crisis Deepens at Montague Fire Department as Personnel Actions Violate Bylaws
A public safety crisis continues to unfold in Montague, California, as recent personnel actions at the Montague Fire Department have sparked concerns about emergency response capabilities and adherence to departmental procedures. According to department bylaws revised in April 2021, which directs the fire department’s right to self-govern according to the […]