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Obituary: Mary Ann Gould

Mary Ann Gould, 83, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Yreka, California, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 26, 1941, in Washington, Mary Ann’s life was filled with music and kindness. In the 1960s, she was a member of the professional music trio The Donettes, sharing her […]

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Obituary: Paulette Renee Adams

Amazingly brilliant, beautiful, funny, compassionate, and fiercely devoted—these are just a few words that come to mind when remembering Paulette Renee Adams, a longtime Siskiyou County resident who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Paulette was born on August 9, 1953, […]

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Fairchild MC Announces New Technology – working towards the goal

BY, Michael MaddenAssistant AdministratorFairchild Medical Center Fairchild Medical Center attended a neonatal resuscitation training in January and was instructed on Fairchild’s new laryngoscope equipped with a screen. The team above, led by Maria Foster, Assistant Manager of OB, are all working towards the goal of delivering excellent maternal and neonatal […]

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Obituary: Leonard Murphy

Leonard Murphy of Yreka, California left us peacefully on January 22, 2025 at Madrone Hospice, with his children by his side. He was 92 years old. A beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, Leonard will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and strong work ethic. Leonard was […]

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Tension Erupts at Yreka City Council Over Mayor Selection Process and City Attorney’s Role

In a heated City Council meeting Tuesday night that laid bare growing tensions within Yreka’s city government, council members engaged in a contentious debate over mayoral selection procedures while questioning the effectiveness and accountability of City Attorney Andrew Jared. The conflict emerged when differing interpretations of succession rules collided. City […]

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Fairchild Medical Center Conducts Large-Scale Active Shooter Drill

Fairchild Medical Healthcare Safety Exercise: In a proactive step to enhance emergency preparedness, Fairchild Medical Center Clinic in Yreka, California executed a comprehensive active shooter drill today at 11:00 AM, bringing together more than 40 staff members and multiple emergency response agencies from across Siskiyou County. The carefully planned exercise, […]