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, […]
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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. […]
Indigenous Man Alleges Police Brutality at Mount Shasta City Park
*UPDATE: On Monday, October 28th, 2024, Ni’i Ne’e appeared before Judge Linville for his arraignment hearing. During the proceedings, Judge Linville acknowledged the defendant’s identifying name of Navajo heritage (Ni’i Ne’e) along with his booking name (Emerson Joe). At the hearing, Ni’i Ne’e requested to represent himself and petitioned for […]
#Shoefire Update: 3937 acres – 7% contained
The Shoe Fire in Shasta County, California, continues to challenge firefighters as it enters its second week. As of October 16, 2024, the blaze has consumed 3,937 acres and remains only 7% contained, despite the efforts of 901 personnel on the scene. Crews have made progress with control lines and […]
the Obituary of Harold Mark Healy Jr
Harold Mark Healy, Jr. of Weed passed away on October 8th 2024 on his ranch in Weed. Known by all simply as Mark, he spent 34 years working for College of the Siskiyous in their facilities department. Mark was always proud, feeling that he and his team had the most […]
McCloud’s 10th Annual Apple Harvest
The town of McCloud was packed with people on Saturday enjoying the Apple Harvest Festival that the McCloud Chamber of Commerce hosted for the 10th season. Despite the early morning rain, approximately 6,000 people attended the event according to the Chamber. Many free activities for the whole family filled the downtown streets including […]
Court’s Findings & Orders: directing MCSD to make the requested records available
Court Rules Against McCloud Community Services District in Public Records Dispute YREKA, CA – On September 11, 2024, Siskiyou County Superior Court Judge JoAnn M. Bicego issued a ruling in favor of plaintiff Michael Rorke in his lawsuit against the McCloud Community Services District (MCSD) regarding access to public records. […]
How to Grant a “Brush” of Inspiration?
Author, Becky Mock Teacher Sue Brush with McCloud Elementary Students Sophia Dhillon and Ayleah Fraley – Credit, Becky Mock Pat and Sue Brush, married since 1999, moved to McCloud, California in 2011 because they could see that there were not many non-government jobs and not much industry happening almost two […]
UPDATED: Mount Shasta Residents Protest USPS Changes as Rural Siskiyou County Braces for Impact
UPDATE: The Postal Service will not act on the proposed changes any sooner than 90 days after this PRC filing. As such, the proposed changes will not impact Election Mail for the upcoming election or the Postal Services preparedness for the 2024 peak holiday mailing season. USPS requests PRC advisory […]
Dunsmuir Fire Protection District Unscheduled Vacancy
The Siskiyou County Clerk announces that there is one unscheduled vacancy on the Dunsmuir Fire Protection District, with a full term expiring December 5, 2025. Members of the Dunsmuir Fire Protection District Board shall be registered voters living within the District. Members are required to file Form 700, Statement of […]
