The Dunsmuir Easter Egg Hunt drew over 300 children from throughout Shasta County to Weed and Klamath Falls on Easter Sunday afternoon. Held in the Babe Ruth baseball field in Dunsmuir, the infield and outfield were divided into three different age groups ranging from 0 to 4, 5 to 8, […]
South County
Shasta-Trinity National Forest Begin Prescribed Fires
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work Redding, Calif., The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday, April 22, 2025. We estimate this work to be an one day event with 2-4 days of continued work and cleanup. We use prescribed fires to help […]
Building Dunsmuir’s Future with a Volunteer Fair
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Dunsmuir High School’s gymnasium, local organizations supporting the City of Dunsmuir and fostering a stronger community held a volunteer fair to engage South Siskiyou residents, highlight available community resources, and support Dunsmuir’s future. Sixteen organizations participated, setting up displays to showcase their community services […]
Weed PD K9 Drax Sniffs Out Massive Cocaine Haul During Traffic Stop
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – On the early morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, officers with the Weed Police Department (WPD) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. During the course of the stop, WPD’s K9 Drax was deployed to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Drax […]
McCloud’s Easter Egg Hunt Where Every Child Left a Winner
The McCloud Easter Egg Hunt was hugely successful this last Saturday, drawing over 100 children and their families from all around Siskiyou County. Under sunny skies, but not too warm, it was a perfect day for a family event where every child walks away a winner. Lots of pictures were taken […]
Be the One with the American Legion Post 92
The American Legion Post 92 in McCloud is participating in a national program called “Be the One.” The mission of “Be the One” is to end veteran suicide. The American Legion has joined forces with Columbia University to develop training for those who want to learn more about interacting with […]
Local Non-Profit Pulls in over $1,100 for Siskiyou County Youth Programs with “Spring Clean-Out” Fundraiser Yard Sale & Donors in McCloud
By Becky Mock EIN Founder Education Improvement Network 501c3 non profit was originally established in Madras, Oregon by Founder Becky Mock. Resurrected in May 2024, the EIN provides services/classes to the community observed by the group to be lacking. The group consists of parents, public school teachers, business owners, Veterans, […]
Man Found Dead in Mount Shasta Parking Lot, Cause of Death Determined as Natural
A man identified as Kristofer Robert Manley was found deceased in the parking lot of Ray’s Food Place and Solano’s Hardware at 160 Morgan Way in Mount Shasta, California, on February 15, 2025, according to a report from the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office. The official investigation, led by Deputy Coroner […]
Rural America Speaks Out: Mt. Shasta’s ‘Hands Off’ Demonstration Draws Hundreds
Hands Off, a protest rally across the nation held on April 5th was one of the largest one-day displays of public resistance against the second administration of President Donald Trump and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk. There were around 1,200 demonstrations throughout the 50 US states. In Siskiyou County, there […]
California Energy Commission Staff Recommends Denial of Controversial Fountain Wind Project
Shasta County, CA – The California Energy Commission (CEC) staff has officially recommended denying the Fountain Wind Project, citing significant and unavoidable environmental impacts and conflicts with local land use laws. The recommendation was published today in the CEC’s Staff Assessment, a key step in the state’s environmental review process. The […]