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By J. Perdue

The Siskiyou County Library is celebrating over 110 years of service. From August 6th to the 10th a Historical display, activity area and Informational booth will be at the Siskiyou...

By Jay A. Martin

Candidate filing period opens July 14 for fire protection, sanitary, and water districts across Siskiyou County Ten special districts throughout Siskiyou County will hold elections on November 4, 2025, offering...

By Press Release

Six Rivers National Forest Press ReleaseVideos by Beau Goodwin, Crew 3, Ukonom Crew Superintendent Orleans Complex Butler & Red Fire UpdateJuly 10, 2025 — 10:00 AMFire Information: 707-532-5747Email: [email protected] Information:...

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Notice of Petition to Administer Estate ofTERRY A. BERTOLUCCICASE NUMBER; 25PB07673To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or...

By Jay A. Martin

San Francisco, CA – July 10, 2025 – A federal racketeering lawsuit in California, Sweeney v. Carringer, has exposed allegations of environmental fraud and land theft, casting a shadow over the integrity...

By Jay A. Martin

As wildfires tear through Northern California’s rugged terrain, the Karuk Tribe leads a quieter, deliberate fire on the other side of the mountain. In the Siskiyou region, their cultural fire...

By Jay A. Martin

Six Rivers National Forest, CA – The Orleans Complex, consisting of the Butler Fire and Red Fire, continues to pose significant threats to communities in Siskiyou County, with evacuation orders in...

By admin

By Terri Thesken Scott Valley residents and businesses may have noticed the brand-new paint job for the Scott Valley Grange building in Greenview in June and July.  Many thanks to...

By Shareen Strauss

Marilyn Black (on left of first row) presented the scholarship.  On July 9th, the McCloud Garden Club presented Mikayla Scarbrough (first row) a 2025 McCloud High School graduate who graduated...

By admin

General work description: The project consists of improvements to an existing surface water treatment plant including the addition of (2) – 400 gpm absorption clarifier (AC) filter units, new 40’x...

By Jay A. Martin

Image-Courtesy of County of Siskiyou YREKA, Calif. — The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a local state of emergency Tuesday to address what officials describe as an escalating...

By admin

Jean Marie JohnsonMay 1, 1929  –  July 1, 2025 On July 1, 2025 at the age of 96, Jean Marie Johnson (Richardson) went to be with the Lord.  She passed away in...

By Press Release

YREKA – The Blue Ribbon Award was created by the Western Fairs Association, the premier organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the fair industry in the Western United States and...

By Press Release

Incident Management Team 10 assumes command today Location: Shasta County, CAStart Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 9:37 p.m.   Cause: Lightning    Size: 1381 acres    Percent Contained: 0%  Vegetation: Dormant Brush, Slash, ChaparralNumber of Personnel Assigned: 151                                California...

By Jay A. Martin

Or “How to Make Poor Decisions in Small-Town California” DISCLAIMER: This compilation is based on publicly available booking records from the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office for the period of June...

By admin

When: August 11-15 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM daily Where: Scott Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church 📍 5235 N Hwy 3 (South of Greenview) Ages: 4-12 years old Cost: Completely FREE! Bonus: Light meal provided each evening! Join us for an amazing...

By Jay A. Martin

Monday, July 7, 2025Marble Complex: 375 Acres – 2% Containment                  Total Personnel: 383Jacket Fire: 50 acres – 2% containment                              Summit Fire: 325 acres – 0% containment      Current Situation: California Complex Interagency Incident...

By Jay A. Martin

#Jacket Fire (Photo courtesy of Klamath National Forest Service) KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST — Firefighters are making significant progress against the Jacket Fire despite facing some of the most challenging terrain and...

By Jay A. Martin

173rd Fighter Wing event celebrates F-15C/D legacy with weekend of aerial demonstrations KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The skies above Klamath Falls will thunder with military precision this weekend as the...

By Jay A. Martin

July 6, 2025- Morning Weekend Fire Activity Summary Multiple wildfires continue burning across the Klamath National Forest following midweek lightning storms that ignited 17 separate fires throughout the region. As...

By admin

A Community Meeting will be held on SundayJuly 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to provide an update on the the Marble Complex. The Incident Management Team as well as U.S....

By admin

Doug LaMalfa is either ignorant of or indifferent to the people in California Congressional District 1. A case in point: In a July 2nd call to LaMalfa’s Redding office, when asked if...

By admin

By Celeste Bennett – Afterglow Skin Co.  Photo Credit- Celeste Bennett Last night, I sat on the tailgate of our truck with my husband, kiddo and friends, cozy in beach...

By Jay A. Martin

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is the largest National Forest in California with a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet. The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas,...

By admin

At its June meeting, the Siskiyou Writers’ Club selected Jess Ward’s story, Uneasy Rider, as itsselection for the month. The Siskiyou Writers’ Club is open to all folks with a...

By admin

Richard “Dick” Harold ReesJanuary 15, 1930  –  June 30, 2025 Local resident Richard Harold “Dick” Rees passed away quietly at Madrone Hospice in Yreka on June 30, 2025. Dick was born in...

By admin

Richard Marvin BerrySeptember 28, 1932  –  June 28, 2025 Richard Marvin “Dick” Berry, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and community member, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 92....

By admin

Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez Jr.August 2, 1948  –  June 20, 2025 Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family in his home in Weed, California. He was...

By Press Release

Redding, Calif., July 3, 2025 — Early week thunderstorms and lightning strikes in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest started numerous wildfires, prompting a large response by U.S. Forest Service firefighters. The forest...

By Press Release

Complex Incident Management Team Ordered YREKA, Calif., July 3, 2025 — Wildland Firefighters continue to respond to new lightning fires on the Klamath National Forest with a coordinated effort of...

By admin

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. 25 CV 06847 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Mardi Loader filed a petition with this court for a decree changing...

By Jay A. Martin

Daughter and key witness speak out after decades of frustration with investigation of man with prior murder conviction YREKA, Calif. — After two decades of anguish and unanswered questions, the...

By Press Release

YREKA, Calif., July 2, 2025 — Wildland Firefighters continue to respond to multiple wildfires on the Klamath National Forest with a coordinated effort of ground crews and aerial resources following widespread...

By admin

Louis “Carl” TruttmanJuly 22, 1943  –  June 29, 2025 On June 29, 2025, Louis “Carl” Truttman passed away surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born...

By admin

Nancy O’BrionJuly 27, 1941  –  June 22, 2025 Nancy O’Brion passed away on June 22, 2025 at Shasta View Estates in Weed. She was 83 years old. Nancy was a beloved wife,...

By Press Release

California Teachers Association Responds to State Budget Signing SACRAMENTO – California Teachers Association (CTA) President David B. Goldberg issued a statement following the final budget signed by the governor: “California voters overwhelmingly...

By admin

By Alejandro Lazo This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s revamped Low Carbon Fuel Standard takes effect on Tuesday, despite fierce Republican criticism and increasing Democratic trepidation over its...

By admin

By Dan Walters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When James Marshall discovered traces of gold in the American River in 1848, he ignited the famous California...

By Press Release

Recap: Public Meetings – Your Voice, Your Forests This past winter, communities across the Northwest Forest Plan area engaged in conversations about the future of their national forests. Whether you...

By Jay A. Martin

Inmate Details and Custody Information DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this report is derived from public records maintained by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals listed are presumed innocent...

By Shareen Strauss

It literally was a blast from the past that sent the community in the small town of McCloud on alert by calling, texting, and going on Facebook to find out...

By Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to rescind the Roadless Rule. This rule prevented...

By admin

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters Etna Mill Creek Headwaters- 2017 Salmon August Complex Fire was a large complex wildfire in Northern California that originally consisted of 11 separate wildfires, and charred 65,888...

By Press Release

Washington, D.C.—The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed Congressman LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 3300, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act, out of markup as part of a larger package. This...

By Jay A. Martin

Join us for a stunning showcase of pastel artistry featuring the incredible work of three accomplished artists: ✨ Cara Morgen✨ Lee Ann Paul✨ Lori Luddon 📅 Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th,...

By Press Release

What is more fun than beating the heat in Dunsmuir? Brushing elbows with artists and cool people at the Siskiyou Artists Association 67th Annual Members’ Show at Siskiyou Arts Museum...

By Jay A. Martin

Scott Bar Community HallSaturday, July 12th Get ready for a day of family fun and community spirit! Join us for our beloved Annual Ducky Derby featuring an exciting Gold Nugget...

By admin

Dawn HannaJuly 15, 1935  –  June 24, 2025 Irene Dawn Hanna passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born in Shelton, Washington,...

 

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