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Where does the time go?
Hard to believe that this is Labor Day Weekend. I have the feeling that this snuck up on us… Have a wonderful extended weekend!
Jay
Siskiyou County offers teleconference participation in the meeting via Zoom as a courtesy to the public, who have the option and right to attend in person. If no member of…
On Friday, August 23, at approximately 8:15 pm, a Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Sergeant conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 5 northbound. The vehicle, a silver Ford Explorer lacking both license…
The 10th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting for public input on October 15, 2024, to help decide on future fair dates starting in 2026. KEEP…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In an effort to enhance forest resiliency and better protect communities from catastrophic wildfires, Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) today announced he helped to successfully secure nearly $30 million in CAL FIRE funding for California’s…
10th District PR: Record-breaking auction: The 10th DAA Junior Livestock Auction raised $1,308,256.65 in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $1,211,102.22 set in 2023. Strong averages: The average price per lot was $4,311.98, an…
Image source: Siskiyou County Sheriff’s FB page In a dramatic overnight rescue operation, Siskiyou County Search and Rescue (SAR) teams successfully evacuated an injured Canadian hiker from a remote section…
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/03beab8511814e79a0e4eabf0d3e7247/ Siskiyou County, CA, – Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) is hosting a Homebuyer Workshop for the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The program offers up…
Howdy, folks! Gather ’round for the latest roundup from the Siskiyou County Jail corral. We’ve had quite a week of wranglin’ law-breakin’ varmints into our fine establishment. So saddle up…
Mount Shasta, Cali., August 26, 2024 — The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is restricting parking in the Upper Ski Bowl Parking Lot in the Panther Meadows area on Mount Shasta to begin…
Busy Thursday and Friday: August 29 and 30 are particularly busy days with multiple events across all schools. Monday, August 26 Etna: Home Volleyball, 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 27 Yreka:…
The Open Range cattle have been enjoying the RES plantings. Monday Aug. 26th, 2024, Today, 7-head of cattle were busy munching at Camp Creek. A band of black angus cattle…
America is at a crossroads. Today, we are a socially and politically unstable democracy. We once stood as the global symbol of democracy, but are now teetering on the brink…
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In the heart of rural America, a contentious battle over water rights is unfolding in the Scott River watershed. The recent notice from the State Water Resources Control Board, while…
Map showing the Upper Klamath Lake Basin.By California Water Science Center The train is rolling to get more federal funding to restore salmon to the Upper Klamath River Basin. Here’s why…
The Sisson Fish Hatchery, now known as the Mount Shasta Hatchery, stands as a testament to California’s long-standing commitment to fish conservation and propagation. Established in 1888, this venerable institution…
Wild Horse Fire Brigade is a nonprofit organization that works to save wild horses from slaughter and relocate them to critical wilderness areas where they can thrive and benefit the environment. Learn how you can help, read…
Barbara E. Cherry02 Jan 1934 – 12 Aug 2024 Barbara Cherry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend graduated to her heavenly home on August 12, 2024 at the age…
Richard “Ryck” Edward Kramer26 Oct 1936 – 16 Aug 2024 Richard Edward “Ryck” Kramer passed away on Friday, August 16th at the age of 87 in his beloved town of…
GENERAL MANAGER- McCloud Community Services District (MCSD). Full time position managing a services district that provides water, sewer, alley maintenance, refuse collection, street lighting, park and recreation management, fire and…
The serene waters of the Klamath River near Horse Creek are facing a temporary disruption as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) embarks on a crucial infrastructure project. The Horse…
Author: Catherine SieversSmoke Free High CountryProject Coordinator Sacramento, CA – March 2024 – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released the results of the 2023 California Youth Tobacco…
Documentary film HORSE of NATURE is galloping into the 2024-2025 Film Festivals. HORSE of NATURE movie poster YREKA, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — *Literature and art are important…
Newly Remodeled Yreka Walmart Supercenter Celebrates Grand Re-Opening with a Community-Centered Mural, Enhanced Customer Features, and $6,500 in Grants to Local Organizations From enhanced pickup and delivery services to a…
“Siskiyou County’s Week of Woe: 56 Arrests Showcase Spectrum of Alleged Crimes from DUIs to Drug Deals” Welcome to the Siskiyou County Jailhouse Jamboree: Crime Edition! Let’s meet our contestants…
Wayneen C. OlsonAugust 1, 1943 – July 31, 2024 Wayneen C. Olson, a beloved member of the Klamath River community, passed away on the afternoon of July 31, 2024, just one day…
The10th year of Motor the Mountain Car Show in McCloud’s Hoo Hoo Park gets a bigger draw of both entries of more variety of vehicles, and more spectators every year. But even with few…
As schools across California welcome students back to campus, Governor Newsom is calling on all schools in the state to immediately restrict cell phone use in classrooms. August 13, 2024…
Tips to help parents support their student’s success The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season….
Archery deer seasons open throughout most of California on Saturday, Aug. 17, including in four hunt zones – D7, X9a, X9b and X9c – where successful hunters are required to…
The Tanager-1 satellite being launched into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Screenshot of SpaceX video. In a groundbreaking move, California has launched its own satellite to track methane emissions. The…
REDDING Calif., (Aug. 15, 2024) — The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has issued a closure of the gravel beach adjacent to Ah-Di-Na campground to protect the endangered Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon…
by Abe Streep for ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. On July…
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved funding for a crucial road rehabilitation project in Siskiyou County. The Montague Capital Preventive Maintenance (CAPM) project, set to improve a section of…
In a testament to community spirit and historical preservation, the restoration of the iconic stone arch and rock wall at Yreka Park, commonly known as Miner Street Park, has been…
Toby Neil BanksFebruary 16, 1974 ~ August 10, 2024 Toby Neil Banks, 50, of Spirit Lake, ID passed away suddenly on August 10, 2024, in a tragic car accident. His…
In a move that could bring relief to drivers across California, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new plan aimed at preventing gas price spikes and saving money for consumers…
REDDING Calif., (Aug. 14, 2024) — The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has issued restrictions to camping, parking, water recreation and other activities for Panther Meadow to protect historic and natural resources. The…
Yreka, Calif., August 15, 2024 – Through a USDA Forest Service grant award, the Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou County is offering free defensible space home assessments to help reduce your…
Fowle and Hubbard win Siskiyou Saddlecow 2024 YREKA – The 2024 Mechanics Bank Shootout presented by Pape Machinery Merrill paid tribute to breast cancer awareness in the newly renovated Mechanics…
Tanna Banana, congratulates all the 2024 People’s Choice Winners! YREKA- The Siskiyou Golden Fair is in the books and with more than 3,200 competitive exhibits we had a few “people’s…
The county seat of Siskiyou County recently hosted the much-anticipated Siskiyou Golden Fair from August 7 to August 11, 2024. This year’s theme, “A Country Fair with a Golden Flare,”…
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has announced plans to increase water flows in the Klamath River starting August 15, 2024, to support the Yurok Tribe’s annual Boat Dance ceremony. This…
Louise Gliatto: Running ForYreka City Council I was born and raised in Martinez, CA. I moved to Yreka in 2007 from Clayton, CA to be near family. I graduated from Providence College…
More of KRRC’s reckless nonsense is visible in the Klamath River as now clay seems to be in the mix of pollutants in the Klamath River now, thanks to KRRC…
On August 6, 2024, representatives from SEIU Local 2015, California’s largest union, made a powerful appearance before the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to advocate for better wages and working…
It was an extordinary evening as Siskiyou Arts Museum (SAM) held a reception for Siskiyou Artists Association’s (SAA) 66th Annual Member’s Art Show on Saturday, August 10th. A wide variety of styles,…
Who needs Netflix when you have the Siskiyou County Booking Report? Ah, Siskiyou County, where the summer of 2024 was clearly sizzling with more than just the California heat. It…
An analysis of voter registration data from July 2024 shows that Siskiyou County leans strongly Republican, with some interesting trends across different areas of the county. As of July 5,…
Already known to be significantly worse than 2023 and 2024 Previous K.I.D. newsletters have provided a summary of Reclamation’s proposed action scheduled to go into effect on 1 October 2024,…
As California touts its success in combating illegal cannabis operations, one county stands out as a glaring omission: Siskiyou County. Recent reports highlight the state’s aggressive stance against unlicensed cannabis,…
TO: Mr. Logan Ipsen – Publisher – Western Livestock Journal RE: Your Article at Western Livestock Journal: https://www.wlj.net/top_headlines/wild-horses-plague-klamath-dams-area/article_5c0b66c0-565c-11ef-a383-33689bdfb5bc.html CC: Siskiyou County Agricultural Commissioner, et. al. Dear Mr. Ipsen: Thank you for putting wind…
Backing them, the richest families on earth It rained all night last night which means this morning the sun is not occluded by the forest fires which rage now every…
Helen Keith30 Sep 1934 – 03 Aug 2024 Longtime Siskiyou County resident, Helen Keith, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka. She was 89…
Pacific Power uses different forms of de-energization to help reduce wildfire risk. Learn more about reducing wildfire risks with enhanced safety settings, Public Safety Power Shutoff and encroachment strategy in…
City of Yreka Air Curtain Incinerator You are hereby notified that the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District (District) has received an Authority To Construct Permit (Permit) application from the…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum will have a new lease on life thanks to a bill carried by Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) and recently signed into law. The museum, which has operated on state property in…
In the small city of Yreka, California, a crisis is unfolding. As temperatures soar and community tensions rise, the city’s approach to homelessness has become a flashpoint for debate, revealing…
“Klamath, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties have weighed in to urge that federal agencies make a limited amount of water available to bring crops to maturity, realize the benefits of food…
The community is coming together to help a Mount Shasta Police K9 after he became sick following the National Night Out demonstrations. According to a GoFundMe page, K9 Artie was…
CASE NUMBER: 24CV05797 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Bright Soul filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Bright SoulProposed Name: Bright Mitchell MarshallHome Address:…
Our Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. On Sept 20, 2023, this committee held a meeting in which Sec. of Transportation Pete…
Mr. Bransom & Mr. Coffman: This issue regarding our livestock (horses) and the sediment/revegetation related issues arises ONLY because you (KRRC) and Mark Coffman (RES) failed to stay on plan and perform…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, California Senate Republicans responded with rolling eyes to Governor Newsom’s recent release touting the “success” of the electric vehicle market. Here are a few details Governor Newsom neglected to mention:…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating not only the addition of two new deputies but also a significant drug bust made within their…
Harvey Hagedorn10 Jul 1934 – 26 Jul 2024 It is with profound sadness that the family of Harvey Hagedorn shares the news of Harvey’s passing during the early morning hours…
Names, residence, dollar amounts and charges are from the Siskiyou County Booking Recap Report from July 7th to August 5th, 2024. Remember, folks, the best way to stay out of…
Many people hopped on board the 29th annual River & Rail Brewfest last Saturday for family fun, games, live music, and to experience the variety of brews there from all over…
The Lumberjack Fiesta Days traditional have tournaments that many regular players around Siskiyou County look forward to competing in each year. The corn hole tournament has not been around as long as…
“We are into four generations of families experiencing the continued traditional and historic fun activities that 77 years of Lumberjack Fiesta Days bring,” says Patty Ballard-Faulkner, president of the McCloud Community…
The first annual Yreka Kids Day, held at Miner Street Park in Yreka, California, proved to be a resounding success, bringing together families and community organizations for a day of…
“Banded together we are taking on the issues one after the other…”–Lauren Pomrantz, Santa Cruz first grade teacher, in one of the new CTA ads. BURLINGAME – This week the California…
It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important…
Millions of acres are currently on fire in Oregon and California. Lots of reasons being offered and lots of excuses. And the carnage and destruction continues regardless of the massive increases…
By Timothy SchenoneSaint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary Saint Photios Seminary in Etna, CA Through your prayers and God’s mercy, as of August 2, the Shelly Fire is now at 92%…
Forest Service News Release Yreka, Calif., August 2, 2024— The Klamath National Forest has updated existing fire restrictions to reduce the number of sites where campfires are permitted. There are…
After four years, it is nice to catch a glimps of football players pacticing in the field at McCloud High School as the Central Valley High School Falcons come for Team Football Camp…
On July 30, 2024, Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. significantly expanded its recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company is now recalling…
On August 1, 2024, a coordinated effort by multiple fire departments and law enforcement agencies led to the quick containment of a vegetation fire and the subsequent arrest of an…
a CDFW Press Release The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlife Officer Academy graduated and pinned badges on 54 new officers today in Paradise, Butte County. This group…
Raymond Crawford Casterline13 Feb 1942 – 23 Jul 2024 Raymond Crawford Casterline, lifelong resident of Gazelle, California passed in his sleep on 23 July 2024 after an illness. He was…
While dam removal work is ongoing, fish passage has been restored at the former Oregon dam site J.C. Boyle Cofferdam Breach, photo credit: Swiftwater Films Yesterday, crews broke through the…
a 1980’s Pioneer Press Original: republished August 1st, 2024
Roland Peters Hougham07 Feb 1928 – 29 Jul 2024 Roland Peters Hougham, long-time Siskiyou County resident, passed away at Madone Hospice House in Yreka, California, on July 29, 2024. He…
What is Accent on Art in August? A showcase for local talent By gathering Siskiyou artists from the entire County and exhibiting their similarities and differences, this month-long celebration of…
Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. By Julie Cart Of all the insidious threats…
By Rachel Becker Reprint: CalMatters, CalMatters NetworkJuly 31, 2024 Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your…
People walk on the road near flames and rising smoke plumes as firefighters continue to battle the Park Fire near Chico on July 25, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves, Reuters…
2023 Diaper Derby Champion Ellen Munson – Fort Jones YREKA – Another crop of future fair exhibitors will be entered for their first fair event, the beloved Lane Street Children’s…
YREKA – The Siskiyou Golden Fair is thrilled that the Siskiyou County General Services has announced that the Siskiyou STAGE will once again be offering free rides on all routes…
On Livestock (the horses) Fencing and alternative water… Excerpt from County Reporter’s Minutes of the Feb. 13th 2024 Public Meeting with KRRC presentations and misrepresentations: “Ms. Brownell continued the powerpoint, advising that…
California is commemorating a major milestone with its key initiative to beautify communities up and down the state, and creating over 18,000 jobs. The program has hauled away more than 2.6…
The U.S. national debt has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $35 trillion for the first time. Treasury Department data indicates that this staggering figure translates to over $104,000 per person…
A grand opening ceremony and tour was held at the long anticipated and newly finished Crossroads housing facility. Sarah Collard, Director of Health Services for the County of Siskiyou began…
New state enrollment data shows that the number of students in transitional kindergarten (TK) has doubled in size over the last two years, enrollment went from 75,465 in the 2021-22 school year to 151,491 in the 2023-24…
The Lumberjack Fiesta Parade on Saturday, July 26th, may not have been long, but it was mighty. The lineup included 12 organizations and people that went up and over the…
Richard Alvin Bridenstine29 Feb 1936 – 20 Jul 2024 88 year-old Richard Bridenstine passed away on July 20, 2024 at his home in Happy Camp. Richard was born in Inglewood,…
YREKA – The Siskiyou Golden Fair is disappointed to announce that the 2024 Wonderland Distributing Redneck Roundup presented by Banner Bank is cancelled for 2024. CEO, Cliff Munson, exhausted all…
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