On August 22, 2022 Jason Deppen was sworn into Office.Councilman Deppen jumped right in as he is known to do. He studied up and was prepared and ready to do business.The citizens of Etna have long been proud of Jason for his years of service in the United States Marine Corps.Jason Deppen's family have been […]
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#MillFire The two fatalities were located within the City limits of Weed, California
Siskiyou County Sheriffβs Office **π£π₯ππ¦π¦ π₯πππππ¦π: π πππ πππ₯π πππ§ππππ§πππ¦**The Siskiyou County Sheriffβs Office can confirm two fire fatalities related to the #MillFire. The two fatalities were located within the City limits of Weed, California, by initial first responders on Friday, September 2, 2022. The two deceased individuals were located at separate locations. Both individuals are […]
22 YEARS IN PRISON FOR JOHNSON
September 2, 2022 On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Shanadoa Wayne Johnson, 44, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for numerous convictions. He had been convicted on July 13, 2022, of numerous charges for scamming many Siskiyou County citizens including several who were very elderly.The defendantβs contact with the criminal justice system began with a […]
10th District Junior Livestock Sale tops 1.2 million at Jackson County Expo
The Siskiyou Golden Fair faced adversity again in 2022 and due to the State of Emergency declared because of the McKinney fire, the fair was cancelled just 10 days before it was supposed to open on August 10th. The 10th DAA Board of Directors, staff, the 10th DAA Junior Livestock Committee and fairground officials from […]
The "Walker" Bridge Has Gone Full Circle
By Mel FechterThe black and white photos are of the old Walker Bridge when it spanned the Klamath River about 25 miles downriver from Interstate 5 from about 1930 until 1998.I took the color photos of the Walker Bridge as it spanned the American River in Folsom, California. Since its inception, in 1893 the bridge […]
"A Tribute to Patsy Cline" starring Joni Morris on Friday, September 9, 7:30 PM (doors open 7:00 pm)
The Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts is pleased to present "A Tribute to Patsy Cline" starring Joni Morris on Friday, September 9, 7:30 PM (doors open 7:00 pm) at the Avery Theater, Etna, CA. Joni Morris has been critically acclaimed as the "most authentic Patsy Cline Music Tribute Artist ever known!" Her 25 […]
Update From Rachel Smith Forest Supervisor – McKinney/Yeti progress and Danger Trees
Aug 31st, 2022It has been a month and a day since the start of the McKinney and Yeti fires. In that time, our interagency firefighting organization (with help from our amazing partners from Siskiyou County and all over the country) capably managed the complexity and scope of these challenging fires.There have also been a number […]
Report on Yreka Council meeting 30 Aug & Report on Yreka Special City Council meeting 31 Aug
By Lorenzo LoveReport on Yreka Council meeting 30 AugSiskiyou County Economic Development Council Updates β SCEDC StaffSee: https://www.siskiyoucounty.org/Small Business Association β Office of Disaster Assistance, Mr. Richard TillerySee: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252212758201128/user/100079985661536/2022-2030 Housing Element Draft Review SessionThe planning director promises that this won't be just squirreled away and ignored like all the others. The city will follow it […]
YREKA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA August 31, 2022, 1:00PM
Reported by, Lorenzo LoveYreka City Council Chamber, 701 Fourth Street, Yreka, CARegular Meetings of the Yreka City Council are held the 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, but for the cancellation of the meeting on September 6, 2022.The full agenda packet can be found on the Cityβs website: www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter Discussion Regarding an Updated […]
Scott River Flow Correction at USGS Gage: a win for data accuracy
Aug 30Written By Theodora JohnsonFlows in the Scott River at the primary monitoring gage appeared to have doubled overnight last week. What happened? It certainly didnβt rain. The answer? The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) finally recalibrated the flow gage. The gage was corrected on August 24th, after two months of no on-site field-checks by USGS. […]
