Marilyn Frances DenzJuly 14, 1947  –  February 25, 2025 Marilyn F. Denz, 77 year old Yreka resident, passed away at Madrone Hospice in Yreka on February 25, 2025. Marilyn was born in…

Bernard George “Bernie” PinelNovember 29, 1942  –  March 4, 2025 Bernard “Bernie” George Pinel passed away peacefully at Fairchild Medical Center on 4 March 2025 with his loving wife, Sheron by his…

FREQUENTLY ASKED 2024 QUESTIONS ABOUT : Fire Hazard Severity Zones The County of Siskiyou is inviting the public to review and comment on the proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ)…

Siskiyou County faces a critical environmental challenge with hundreds of thousands of acres of forest containing millions of dead and dying trees. This biomass, resulting from beetle infestations and wildfires,…

Minimum Wage Lawsuit  Adjunct Professors Secure Court Ruling that Long Beach City College District Must Pay for Hours of Unpaid Work Long Beach –In late February, hundreds of Long Beach part-time…

Weed / COS – The College of the Siskiyous Foundation announces scholarship applications for 2025-2026 are now available for Siskiyou County and Modoc County high school seniors (graduating spring 2025)…

Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical OfficerUnitedHealthcare of California With spring nearly here, people in California and across the country will contend with an annual tradition many would rather skip: The…

EHS Drama Department presents “Deadline” by Don Zolidis, a thrilling murder mystery where perfect crimes, deadly secrets, and ticking clocks collide. The perfect murder… Who will die? Who will survive?…

State Route 96 East of Happy Camp REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 2) and Stimpel-Wiebelhaus Associates have begun emergency slip out repairs on State Route 96,…

What is DEI? DEI is the acronym for diversity, equity, and inclusion that is used in the hiring process for government and private workforces. Its programs and policies initially came…

Margaret B. EvansOctober 14, 1933  –  February 23, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret Evans, who left us on February…

LORETTA BENKOSKYMarch 19, 1942 – February 7, 2025 Loretta (Vanni) Benkosky, 82, of Mount Shasta, California, died peacefully in her residence in Medford, Oregon on February 07, 2025. Loretta was…

Report Period: 02/24/2025 to 03/03/2025 Key Statistics Total Bookings: 45 inmates Released Same Day: 17 inmates Still in Custody: 28 inmates Male Inmates: 37 (82%) Female Inmates: 8 (18%) Top Charges Failure to appear/bench warrants…

Grange Master – Larry Bayard with his Pineapple upside-down cake. photo credit- jay martin Many thanks to the Scott Valley community for their support of the newly re-established Scott Valley…

Join us for a FREE Beginning Honeybee Keeping Class on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Greenhorn Grange in Yreka, CA! Learn the basics of…

Basketball Coaches Ben & Kevin Harrison – Happy Camp School District – photo credits, jay a. martin In the small community of Happy Camp, two brothers have quietly revolutionized the…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday aimed at reviving the U.S. timber industry by slashing regulations and speeding up logging permits on federal lands, a…

Bob Mason’s story, In the Palm of My Hand, was chosen by the Siskiyou Writers Club as the favorite at its February meeting.  The challenge was to write a Valentine’s Day-themed story….

Photo: William Simpson – Wild horse grazes grass & brush wildfire fuels on a very steep volcanic incline (lwr center photo) Commingling wild horses with cattle and sheep in established…

by Dan Waters, CalMatters NetworkFebruary 27, 2025 Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. With…

Donna Lee SpeerDecember 7, 1946  –  February 17, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Lee Speer announces her passing. Donna, age 78, passed away peacefully on February…

Kathy Harvey – 22 bulbs in a planter, plenty of anticipation to see what colors will emerge. Image credit – j. martin “Nice to make people happy this time of…

Linda Lee Burke Grafmiller went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, on her 82nd birthday. Born Linda Lee Fowler to Berthel Archer and TJ Fowler…

Federal wildlife officials have lethally removed an endangered gray wolf, identified as OR158, following multiple unsuccessful attempts at non-lethal deterrence and growing concerns about public safety. The action was taken…

Join us at Scott Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church for a special health series featuring registered nurses Mercy Ballard and Tyanna Ocel! SCHEDULE: Friday, Feb 28 (6:00 PM): “Trusting God Through…

At this time, we are unable to provide the name of the individual who died in the fire until we can positively identify the person and make an official notification…

Erma May Hunt Erma was born on August 10th, 1936, to Elmo J. Rathbun and his wife Daisy M. Rathbun. She grew up in Bennettsburg, NY and as a child…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stand Up for Siskiyou County February 25, 2025 I am writing today to urge you to stand up for Siskiyou County citizens who are losing their…

📝Written Comments Submit by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025 Background The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is developing General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for commercial agricultural…

Summary: Local and Federal Government Coordination Rights Local government entities have equal legal standing with federal agencies in land use decisions through a process called “coordination.” Federal law requires agencies…

📅 Save the Dates: March 4th & 5th, 2025 Yreka – Happy Camp – Etna locations The Yurok Tribe and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are partnering to…

Disclaimer This booking report is a public record of arrests, not convictions. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information may contain errors or…

YREKA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2025 — The Klamath National Forest welcomes public input to develop a grant applications for State of California off-highway vehicle, also known as OHV, recreation funds. The…

YREKA, CA — The historic Siskiyou Bowmen archery club recently hosted their annual Foul Weather Shoot, drawing over 550 competitors from across the Pacific Northwest in a display of both…

Notice of Intent to Recall TO THE HONORABLE Jennifer Dooley: Pursuant to Section 11020, California Elections Code, the undersigned registered qualified voters of City of Montague, in Siskiyou County, State…

Notice of Intent to Recall TO THE HONORABLE Takeshi Murakami: Pursuant to Section 11020, California Elections Code, the undersigned qualified voters of Siskiyou County, City of Montague, in the State…

Filing No.: 2025-47-0042FILED IN: Siskiyou CountyDATE: FEB 7, 2025Laura Bynum, ClerkBy: Laura Bynum, Deputy ClerkFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTThe following person (per-sons) is (are) doing business as: Salmon MTN Construction INC1413 McKeen RdCallahan,…

Filing No.: 2025-47-0266FILED IN: Siskiyou CountyDATE: FEB 19, 2025Laura Bynum, ClerkBy: Laura Bynum, Deputy ClerkFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTThe following person (per-sons) is (are) doing business as: Linda’s Soup Cafe1812 FORT JONES RDYreka,…

A stark contrast in visions for Siskiyou County’s future emerged during the January 15th Planning Commission meeting, highlighted in discussions about the 2050 General Plan update. *county page is 404…

By Jack Phillipsthe EPOCH TIMES New research revealed that energy drinks could pose a greater risk to children’s and younger people’s brains than previously thought. Those who consumed energy drinks…

By Katy GrimesCalifornia Globe EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just sent California’s vehicle emissions waiver request to Congress for review. This is big and kills California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ban on…

Image by Taras Yasinski from Pixabay It seems Sacramento has finally discovered what Jefferson Territory has known all along. On Valentine’s Day, Assembly Bill 666 was introduced to make Bigfoot California’s official state…

John Robert HerzogJuly 3rd, 1945 – Feb. 1st 2025 John Herzog left this world on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born in Inglewood, California July 3, 1945, to Robert…

Reta Irene GriffithNovember 25, 1926  –  February 8, 2025 Reta Irene Griffith, age 98, of Big Springs, Siskiyou County, California, passed away on February 8, 2025 in Yreka, California. She was our…

Volunteer Powered Program Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Households File Their Tax Returnsfor Free and Get Refunds They Deserve General-Combined-Flyer-1-English General-Combined-Flyer-1-Spanish JEDI Community Bulletin Mt. Shasta, CA – Since 2005, the…

It has been a while, several years in fact, since Siskiyou audiences have been treated to a Jacek Mysinski piano concert. Therefore, The Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts…

By Siskiyou County Sheriff Search and Rescue photos source – Siskiyou County Sheriff Search Office FB page This weekend, the Siskiyou County Search and Rescue (SAR) team bundled up and…

Siskiyou County’s legal misadventures, ranging from serious offenses requiring judicial gravity to the occasional case of someone who just couldn’t seem to find the courthouse. IMPORTANT: All individuals are presumed…

In 1961, Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act to administer long-range economic and humanitarian assistance to developing countries. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was then established as an independent…

Scott Valley Disposal and Five Marys Custom Meat Co. are pioneering a collaborative approach to agricultural waste management in California. This combination may represent a first-of-its-kind facility in California, offering…

It is with heavy hearts and battered souls, that we regretfully inform family and friends of the passing of our cherished Mother, Vivian Lynette Hansen, who left this world surrounded…

Indoor seed sowing is in full swing. Longer growing crops, such as onions, are already several inches tall and making progress. Various slow starting flowers and herbs are also underway….

Siskiyou County Planning Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.Siskiyou County Meeting Chambers, 311 Fourth Street, 2nd Floor, Yreka, California catch the video at the bottom of article The…

Photo Credits – Old Skool Barbershop – Yreka CA OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY 9AM – 5PM Serving WALK-INS – In the near future we will be open more…

Etna High School students recently demonstrated their public speaking abilities at two Lions Club Speech Contests, addressing the timely topic “AI: Friend or Foe?” The competitions, hosted by the Etna…

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has denied State Farm’s request for emergency rate increases on home insurance policies, creating a potential confrontation with the state’s largest insurer. This decision goes…

By Jack Phillipsthe EpochTimes Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) posted on social media on Thursday that the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) “is now at” the Internal Revenue Service…

Dear Editor, As a concerned parent, I am deeply troubled by the growing issue of youth vaping in our community. Children as young as the third grade are being exposed…

Mary Ann GouldFebruary 26, 1941  –  February 4, 2025 Mary Ann Gould, 83, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Yreka, California, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 26, 1941,…

Suzanne “Suzi” Jane BirchSeptember 26, 1946  –  February 3, 2025 Suzi Birch grew up in a loving family; she was devoted to her parents, Pauline and Hio, her brother Peter and her…

The Scott Valley Grange is hosting a Pie-and-Cake Silent Auction at the Grange building in Greenview, on Saturday, March 1st.  We will have homemade cakes and pies from over 35…

Join the Healthy Brain Initiative for a series of free educational classes focused on brain health and wellness. These virtual sessions are supported by the California Department of Public Health…

The Atmospheric River and Park Fire combined to create flooding last week, when there was no grass or brush on the foothills to slow the rain and allow it to…

Olive Irene BrownJuly 1, 1934  –  February 9, 2025 Olive Irene Brown was a lifelong resident of Siskiyou County. She passed away peacefully at her home in Yreka on February 9, 2025,…

Paulette Renee AdamsAugust 9, 1953  –  January 31, 2025 Amazingly brilliant, beautiful, funny, compassionate, and fiercely devoted—these are just a few words that come to mind when remembering Paulette Renee Adams, a…

February 19-21, 2025 Scott Valley, California Please join at 11236 N. Hwy. 3, Fort Jones, click here for directions 2024 group picture of SWIF organizers and field tour guides –…

The California Conservation Corps has local youth from Northstate responding as part of the state’s largest watershed protection mission. By Chris Van Horne Parker Robertson, from the California Conservation Corps…

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,…

The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting the public’s assistance in solving a 1991 homicide of Maye Elma Mechling, aged 77, found shot to death at her home in…

Sunday, March 2, 2025, 1 PM Jacek Mysinski is an internationally recognized concert pianist, teacher, composer, and creative project collaborator. Jacek is a pianist with the American Ballet Theatre, New…

 Musical Soiree & Silent Auction Acclaimed Performers Allison Scull & Victor Martin  Saturday, March 1st, Doors open 7 pm  Acclaimed North State performers & songwriters Allison Scull & Victor Martin on Sax…

In a significant drug bust, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Deputies intercepted over 2,600 grams of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop near Mount Shasta, potentially preventing what authorities estimate to be…

Time Period: Wednesday 10 PM to Friday 4 AM PSTIssued by: National Weather Service Medford, ORDate Issued: February 11, 2025 AFFECTED AREAS: South Central and Southeast Siskiyou County Mount Shasta…

SCSO Press Release The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has arrested a woman in connection with the shooting death of her cohabitant over the weekend in Montague, California. At 12:04…

Anita Joyce HoganSeptember 9, 1934  –  February 8, 2025 Anita Joyce Hogan of Montague, California, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at the age of 90 in Weed, California. She was…

Must be quite the tales behind those jail walls. A murder shook Montague when 61-year-old Robin Turner was charged with murder – no bail allowed. Speaking of tales, young Angel…

Friends and associates, Elon Musk is helping Donald Trump attack American democracy and Institutions in a bid to destroy the separation of powers that is the cornerstone of our republic,…

San Francisco’s nonprofit sector is the largest per capita of any California county – $9 billion outstanding in federal grants and loans By Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California…

A story Mike Grifantini read at the writers January meeting. People have intimated, increasingly over the past few years, that I am very critical of others.  Some people have told…

HIGH-SPEED UTAH DRIVER LEADS NORTH STATE AUTHORITIES ON 70-MILE I-5 PURSUIT CHP – Northern Division Air Operations – photo credit CHP – A Sunday morning high-speed pursuit spanning approximately 70…

The bill specifically allocates $10 million to ‘provide immigration-related services, including removal defense.’ By Aldgra Fredlythe EPOCH TIMES California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Friday that would set…

Written and produced by Madeleine Ayres, Annie Kramer and Dee Jones, the MADPLAYERS. Beaver Valley is in a real fix! It’s summertime and the pool and library are closed down….

The Siskiyou County Planning Commission invites residents to participate in shaping the county’s future. A public meeting will be held on March 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and…

The Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary in Etna, California has announced that while in-person registration has closed for their upcoming Seminary Conference 2025, virtual attendance options remain available for interested…

By Mindy Vela – Photo Credits Mindy Vela Montague residents gathered Saturday afternoon at Kathy’s Deli and Saige Brush Saddle Tack Repair to celebrate City Clerk Jessica Monday’s service to…

Back in late 2017, I began a conversation with scientists and a few public land managers about what I had learned about Chronic Wasting Disease (‘CWD’), which now 8-years later is…

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SCSO NEWS RELEASEIt is the mission of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office to solve every last case in this database, and we are hopeful that through increased awareness and public…

Water Resources Control Board meeting announcement: Snow Pole (12ft): Etna Summit Feb. 5th, 2025showing >120 inches. State Water Board staff will be in Etna to provide updates and assist water…

On January 16, 2025, Congressman Doug LaMalfa voted yes on HR 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill amends the current Immigration and Nationality Act, in…

Leonard MurphyOctober 26, 1932  –  January 22, 2025 Leonard Murphy of Yreka, California left us peacefully on January 22, 2025 at Madrone Hospice, with his children by his side. He was 92…

01/26/2025 to 02/03/2025 *Errors or omissions may exist. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and dispositions may be amended or dismissed at…

Water Rights Holders in Scott, Shasta Basins Voice Concerns Over AB 263’s Impact on Agriculture SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA — Agricultural stakeholders in California’s Scott and Shasta River watersheds are raising concerns…

Rain, rain, rain. We have been experiencing quite a few rainy days lately. The damp weather is not conducive to complete any early spring outside clean-up chores or garden tasks. As I stare out my window, I can see dozens of small self-imposed duties needing my attention through the blurring veil of drizzle. Although I began this read with rain, rain, rain; I do not dare say, “go away.” The rain is a welcome intrusion to my cultivation plans that will continue to bless my garden far into the spring and early summer. The moisture is doing wonders for the soil and my sleeping plants. While I watch the rain, I am waiting for an opportune break in the weather which I will use to run out and strow about some seeds in a manner that will more resemble scattering chicken feed that sowing intentional crops. I will take scant moment to scratch the seeds into the soil, but not much else. I plan on throwing out some carrot seeds. Carrot seed is very small and needs to be sown on the soil surface or very shallow. This makes germination more difficult when the weather is drier. You can take extra measures like covering the seeds with a piece of wood to hold the moisture and checking daily for germination. But I find it easier to plant them early when Mother Nature provide the optimal conditions effortlessly. Also on the list to sow are hollyhocks. Hollyhocks do best for me when they have the cold early spring to settle in before sprouting. I love a tall few hollyhocks to add a stately background in the flower bed. Additionally, I have a few seed packets that are old making me doubt the germination rate as neither sprouted when I last planted from them. Parsnips and Dill. I cannot say if the failure was due to the germination of the seeds or my friendly neighborhood birds’ dining habits. I loose quite a bit of small seeds such as dill and lettuce to the birds. It is for this reason that I start most of my lettuce indoors and then transplant out. For the parsnips and dill, I plan is to plant the entire remains of both packets. Maybe some will come up as the weather warms or maybe the birds will eat them all. Either way, at least someone will benefit and they will be purged from my seed cabinet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Soon, indoor seed starting will be in full swing. Remember to enjoy the beautiful rainy days. Here’s to growing all the things,Shannon (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({});

GOLDEN GHOSTS TRAILER By Mark OliverArtist -Author – Filmmaker The Golden Ghosts is a 60-minute historically based fiction film that explores the lesser-known histories of African Americans and others during…

I am writing this in Hawaii, on the island of Maui. My connection here goes back a long way, to my parents having bought some property on the island back…

(image credit – calfire news) In a significant move to enhance California’s wildfire preparedness and honor traditional land management practices, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)…

Publishers Ramblings & Short Background In the rugged terrain where California meets Oregon, the Klamath River winds through a landscape scarred by decades of conflict. Here, water is more than…