By Stacie Prince Our sister and nephew have experienced the loss of everything they owned in a fast-moving house fire on the night of 11/7/23. They were only able to get out with the clothes on their backs and most of their beloved pets. At this time, we are hoping […]
Scott Valley
Preliminary Draft Emergency Regulation Scott River & Shasta River Watershed
SWRCB Press Release The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Division of Water Rights (Division) is proposing an Emergency Regulation to, among other things, re-establish minimum instream flows in the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds and provide authority to curtail water rights. A preliminary draft emergency regulation is available for […]
Giving Makes the Holidays Brighter for Families and Individuals In Need
The old adage, “It is better to give than to receive,” is particularly true during the holiday season. Through your generous donation to the Scott Valley FOCUS organization, you can help to make the holidays brighter for families and individuals in need. Scott Valley FOCUS is a non-profit organization in […]
Review of Fort Jones Town Council Fall 2023 Meetings
By: Madeleine DeAndreis-AyresSubmitted: Nov. 2, 2023 Fort Jones City Council has made many decisions in the past year that citizens were not aware of but impact us all nonetheless. We no longer have consistent news sources printing or posting news. Because it is important to get the information out, below […]
Obituary of Diane Lee Christ
Diane Lee Christ, 77, beloved mother and friend, passed away after a long battle with heart disease on July 14, 2023. Diane was born to Patricia Mary Pedersen and Ralph ”Swede” Kenneth Pedersen on December 2nd, 1945. Diane was raised in the quaint town of Sausalito, California, near San Francisco, […]
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD LISTENING SESSION HOSTED IN MONTAGUE
State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) staff HOSTED two in-person listening sessions on regulation of flows in the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds. Local farmers, ranchers, and community members spoke to aide future efforts the State Water Board may take regarding regulation of flows in the Scott […]
Scott River and Shasta River Watersheds Emergency Regulation: October 30, 2023 Listening Sessions in Montague, CA
On October 30, 2023, State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) staff will host two identical in-person listening sessions, at the Montague Community Center in Montague, CA, on the regulation of flows in the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds. The listening sessions’ purpose is to solicit comments to […]
David W. Rogers, age 87, of Fort Jones, CA. Passed away peacefully on Sept 9th. 2023
David W. Rogers, age 87, of Fort Jones, CA. passed away peacefully on Sept 9th. 2023. David was a college graduato of Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, where he studied Fisheries Biology. He went on to have a long career with the California Department of Fish and Game. In […]
Be sure to substitute ‘Politicians’ for ‘Cowboys’ as you sing along!!!!
Jay, you CAN post this one from me!! Che’usa I think the title of our favorite Cowboy song by Michael Martin Murphey should be changed to:“Where do Politicians go when they die” . . . Be sure to substitute ‘Politicians’ for ‘Cowboys’ as you sing along!!!! Have a chuckle today and into the […]
No One is Organizing an Etna Veterans’ Parade This Year.
BUT — The American Legion Perry Harris Post #260 will hold its Remembrance Ceremonies at the four cemeteries in Scott Valley on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The honors begin at 9 a.m. at the Callahan cemetery. Then the veterans will drive to Starr Access Lane near Etna Creek for ceremonies […]
