The little town of McCloud celebrates the holiday season in a big way. If families missed Santa coming to town on the first Friday night of December, the following day was Kid’s Day with many fun holiday activities that drew children with their families in tow from Oregon in the north, and Redding, Anderson, and even further from the south. As expected, the Grinch showed […]
South County
Volunteers donate nearly 12,000 hours of service in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Fiscal Year 2024 Volunteer Accomplishments Redding, CA, December 5, 2024— This past Fiscal Year, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest saw 11,971 volunteer hours accomplished by 358 volunteers through various organizations and service activities. The 1972 National Volunteer Act allows volunteers to participate in service activities on public lands like the Shasta-Trinity National […]
Holiday Activities Lures Grinch
The Mount Shasta Winter Magic festival brought crowds despite chilly temperatures on November’s final Friday. Visitors enjoyed the parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, craft booths, and appearances by both Santa and the mischievous Grinch, who playfully interacted with attendees. People need to be on the lookout throughout the south county to […]
McCloud High’s 1974 Championship Football Team Finally Gets Their Banner
It only took 50 years! At the McCloud High School Loggers’ 50th alumni reunion last year, the senior and junior class of ’74 noticed that among the purple and gold championship banners lining the gymnasium ceiling since 1962, there was no banner from their undefeated season in the Evergreen League. […]
Mount Shasta Wilderness Restrictions thru November 2026
Redding, Cali., Nov. 8, 2024 — Mount Shasta Wilderness Restrictions will go into effect on Nov. 9, 2024 through Nov. 8, 2026 under Forest Order 14-24-08. This Forest Order renews restrictions to protect the habitat, soil, and natural resources of the Mt. Shasta Wilderness area and to provide for the safety […]
Veterans Day Celebration was not dampened by the Weather
The timing was perfect weather-wise for the Veterans Day parade hosted by American Legion Post 92. After a very rainy morning, people came out as the skies cleared to see veterans parade through the streets of McCloud in the late afternoon. Led by the McCloud volunteer fire department, sirens blaring […]
the Obituary of Jess “Bo” Fidler
Jess “Bo” Fidler 62, Dunsmuir CA and recently of Yreka CA passed away unexpectedly on October 18 th 2024. He was born April 11 th 1962 to Joan and Jess Fidler the youngest of two. He was the little brother to Jennifer (Fidler) Devine. He grew up in Dunsmuir CA […]
Lucky Miller’s Bar and Grill: The New Fun Place in Dunsmuir
A new one-of-a-kind, fun place for those who like fantastic food, fun entertainment, or just a good evening out with a great atmosphere; Lucky Miller’s Bar and Grill just opened in Dunsmuir. The proprietor, Jason Miller, has been in the business since 1995 and comes from a family that owned similar small ventures with […]
the Obituary of Hubert Houston “Butch” Meador
Hubert Houston Meador, affectionately known as “Butch,” was born on July 16, 1944, in McCloud, California, to Norman and Ruby Meador. As the middle of three children, he grew up in Northern California and attended high school in McCloud. At the age of 17, Butch joined the U.S. Air Force, […]
Local Mt. Shasta and McCloud Retailers Now Offering Christmas Tree Permits for 2024 Holiday Season
MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Residents looking to continue the beloved tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree can now purchase permits at several convenient locations throughout the Mt. Shasta and McCloud areas. Starting November 1st, five local retailers are authorized to sell Christmas tree permits for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. […]