WHY WE LIVE HERE – PART FIVE Once again thanks to the Red Scarf Society, bless their hearts, for bringing to Siskiyou County another great musical experience Tuesday night: a Beach Boys tribute band called Sail On. They were wonderful, especially for a geezer like me. I have vivid personal […]
Short Stories
Shasta Sovereign: March volume titled “Trains and Railroads”
Embracing Diverse Perspectivescover photo credit: shatasovereign.com We are thrilled to announce our latest initiative to foster creativity and diversity of thought through our website’s monthly topics. Our goal is to simplify the way ideas are shared and interpreted, allowing each individual to bring their unique perspective to the table. This […]
Wellness Wednesday: Battling Writer’s Block
In the heart of Siskiyou County, amidst the tranquil beauty of Northern California, the Siskiyou Writers’ Club recently held a public reading event that celebrated the creative spirit of its members. The event, hosted by the Siskiyou Family YMCA, was more than just a reading; it was a gathering of […]
APACHE DRIVE-IN
There was a time when most towns had drive-in theatres. The remnants of one still existed when Ann and I came to Yreka in 1972. During my college days they were a big deal. I went to the University of Arizona in Tucson, class of 1964. Tucson’s most notorious drive-in […]
The Dam Good Trend of River Revival
Hey there, have you heard about the latest eco-friendly wave sweeping the US? It’s all about knocking down old dams and letting rivers run wild again! American Rivers tells us that a whopping 1,700 dams have hit the dust since 1912, and just last year, 65 dams got the boot, […]
Dragons: A Creative Collaboration from Shasta Sovereign
cover art by Red Robin The February 2024 edition of Shasta Sovereign magazine features a special collection of dragon-themed creative works submitted by various contributors. Coinciding with the Chinese Year of the Dragon, the pieces explore the symbolism, mythology and personal significance of these legendary creatures. The collection showcases a […]
Dunsmuir in 1952
cover photo: Caltrans District 2 Siskiyou County Dunsmuir, Cedar Street 1940’s Siskiyou County, Cedar Street … By Harriet Alto When I first arrived in Dunsmuir in the late summer of 1952, it was the largest town in Siskiyou with a population of 5,000. Dunsmuir Elementary School was “bursting at the […]
Shasta Sovereign: January 2024 Publication of Inspiration
DRAWING ON INSPIRATIONcover photo: The Always Reinventive Spilly Gypsy Shasta Sovereign, we continually aspire to inspire pursuits of creativity. See our Current Topic for an idea on what to share. Also peruse our Publications, Book Reviews, and Wellness Articles. We look forward to hearing from you. How do I share?Email us at [email protected] Shasta Sovereign Source: Https://www.shastasovereign.com
Shasta Sovereign: Collection of Short Stories from Five School Districts
Shasta Sovereign This project was a collaborative endeavor, driven by the participation of a diverse group comprising 15 high school students from five distinct schools across three counties, namely Trinity, Siskiyou, and Shasta. Additionally, we were fortunate to have the involvement of a dynamic mother and son duo, an esteemed […]
Road Trip: Happy Camp, CA
Happy Camp was so named by miners in the early days of prosperity.[4] It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[5] H.C. Chester, who interviewed Jack Titus in 1882–83, states that Titus named the camp because his partner James Camp, upon arriving there, exclaimed, “This is the happiest day in […]