*UPDATE: On Monday, October 28th, 2024, Ni’i Ne’e appeared before Judge Linville for his arraignment hearing. During the proceedings, Judge Linville acknowledged the defendant’s identifying name of Navajo heritage (Ni’i Ne’e) along with his booking name (Emerson Joe). At the hearing, Ni’i Ne’e requested to represent himself and petitioned for […]
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SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Woman Shot Multiple Times in Mount Shasta Vista Subdivision
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Officers from the California Highway Patrol, responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting within the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision. A 36-year-old female was reportedly shot multiple times during a confrontation with a group of […]
There Are Salmon at Jenny Creek – But How Did They Get There?
Today I spent 30-minutes flying up and down Jenny Creek (Oct. 18th, 2024) with a very capable drone searching for signs of salmon. The verified news is that there are salmon in Jenny Creek for the first time in over 65-years. And they show signs of wear and tear. The question of importance is […]
Vehicle Crashes into Klamath River on SR-96, Occupants Injured
On Saturday, October 12th, at approximately 8:17 A.M., a major injury crash occurred on State Route 96 near Mile Post Marker 89.58, resulting in a vehicle plunging into the Klamath River. The incident prompted a response from both the California Highway Patrol and the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team. […]
College of the Siskiyous Experienced Brief Security Scare
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California, experienced a brief security scare that prompted a campus-wide lockdown. At approximately 12:00 PM, the Weed Police Department received a report of a male subject allegedly carrying a firearm near the college’s “Bear Trail.” In response, the […]
Nature’s Kitchen: Local Organic Cafe Closes, Legacy Continues
As the chapter closes on nearly five decades of full-service organic dining, with the final day of cafe service on October 31st, the staff and owners offer a heartfelt message: “Our customers have enriched our lives. We had a good run.” After nearly five decades of serving organic, made-from-scratch meals, […]
BREAKING NEWS: Shoe Fire Spreads to 400 Acres Near Shasta Lake, Evacuations Underway
October 10, 2024 – A rapidly spreading wildfire, dubbed the Shoe Fire, has grown to 400 acres in the Sulanharas Creek drainage near Madrone Campground on the Shasta Lake District. The blaze, first reported at 1:18 PM October 9th, is being driven by timber fuels and steep topography, threatening homes […]
Sierra Pacific Industries Unveils $41 Million Reforestation Nursery in Siskiyou County
In a significant boost to California’s reforestation efforts, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has officially opened a state-of-the-art seedling nursery in Siskiyou County. The $41 million facility, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, aims to produce up to 25 million tree seedlings annually, addressing the critical need for reforestation in the wake […]
McCloud Community Services District Settles Lawsuit with Board Member
McCloud, CA – The McCloud Community Services District (MCSD) has reached a settlement in the ongoing lawsuit filed by board member Michael Rorke, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle that has strained the district’s finances for over a year. The lawsuit, which centered on a Public Records Request, […]
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 […]
