Members of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), I am writing this letter today to express my concern regarding the regulation of minimum flows in the Scott and Shasta River Watersheds. There are three major concerns that I believe require attention before any decisions regarding minimum flows […]
South County
Mary Beth Catalano
September 18, 1942 – September 21, 2023 Obituary Longtime Siskiyou County resident Mary Beth Catalano passed away on September 21, 2023 at her home in Mount Shasta. She had just celebrated her 81st birthday on September 18. Mary is survived by her children: Linda Nichols (Brett), Lisa Bennett (Dana) and Jesse Reece; […]
Spill the Beans in McCloud
McCloud now has Spilled the Beans in the back of the McCloud Mercantile. This hidden treasure of a coffee and/or lunch shop is tucked away in the historic McCloud Mercantile building and is becoming a favorite for both tourists and locals alike. This little restaurant retreat is suited for people on […]
Lawrie Ann Salvestrin
July 5, 1952 – August 23, 2023 “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our sister, Lawrie Ann Salvestrin, age 71. Lawrie was born in Weed, California on July 5, 1952, to Fred T. and Cesira Piva Salvestrin. She was a proud graduate of Weed Elementary and Weed High […]
Pilgrim Creek Road has Opened Two Years Later
After two years and two months, Pilgrim Creek Road off Highway 89 just east of McCloud, is finally opened again to public traffic. Pilgrim Creek Road is the primary access road for the residents that live in the Mount Shasta Forest Property Owner Association (MSFPOA) subdivision which contains about 792 lots. There […]
Potential Threat made Towards the School by a Mt. Shasta High School Student
Source: MSPD FB Page **Information Update:Due to the ongoing investigation, there are many details that we are unable to share with the public at this time. However, based on the information known to law enforcement and the school administration there was no immediate or imminent threat of violence, but the […]
SAM’s 2nd Saturday Reception of TWO Exhibits
On September 9th, the Siskiyou Arts Museum (also known as SAM), presented another Double Art Opening for their 2nd Saturday & Reception. The Siskiyou Artists Association (SAA) held their 65th Annual Art Show in SAM’s Main Gallery with a variety of art work of different media from 36 artists including […]
Siskiyou Arts Museum’s 10-year Anniversary
The Siskiyou Arts Museum Gallery and Gift Shop, also known as SAM, celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a catered public party inviting artists from all over Siskiyou County (and beyond) to get together to enjoy the years of exhibits and culture in the town of Dunsmuir. Ten years of posters […]
Motor the Mountain Car Show in McCloud
Under warm blue skies, 145 classic, one-of-a-kind, custom, rebuilt, old, and new cars and pickups lined up on the grassy field at Hoo Hoo Park on Saturday for the 9th Motor the Mountain Car Show in McCloud. Hosted by the McCloud Chamber of Commerce, car enthusiasts from 46 different towns […]
2023 Rollin-in-Weed Car & Bike Show
Saturday’s Annual Rollin-in-Weed Car & Bike Show of 2023 had a great turnout of not just a tremendous variety of vehicles but also of people who came to visit and judge the 75 entries which included trucks, motorcycles, rebuilts, imports, and classic automobiles that were on display to win most popular […]