County firefighters honored for merit, valor

Firefighters from around the county were honored based on merit and valor for the 16th time at the Firefighter of the Year Dinner held Saturday.
Firefighters, their spouses, community members and local dignitaries gathered in the  Yreka Community Center to pay tribute to the volunteer firefighters from Etna, Yreka,?Klamath River, Butte Valley, Montague, Weed and other towns in Siskiyou County.
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The Siskiyou Daily News recently received the list of legislative points Siskiyou County District 1 Supervisor Jim Cook took to Washington, D.C. to discuss with various legislators’ staff.
The legislation in question is that which will make possible the implementation of two agreements that set forth the process for removing two dams along the Klamath River and the subsequent restoration effort...

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch of a man suspected of exposing himself to south county residents numerous times over the last week. County law enforcement officers are still working together to bring the man in.
According to a Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office news release, another resident has come forward with a report that matches others received last week.
The sher...

California Trout will host a panel titled “Water Talks: The Basics of the Klamath Settlement Agreements” on Thursday, March 24 at 7  p.m. at Lalo’s restaurant banquet room, 520 North Mount Shasta Blvd. in Mount Shasta.
The evening will begin with a short presentation of the main elements of the agreements. There will also be an informational panel representing irrigators, tribes, conservation o...

Adriana Scala and Rachel Luetke had three hits each and ace Bethany Franklin fanned nine in Y-Town’s 14-0 pounding of Redding Christian on Friday.
Luetke, Mackayla Lindley and Haley Weldon each had two RBIs.
It was 9-0 Y-Town by the third inning’s end.
Franklin scored three runs.
Prep Baseball
Yreka (1-3-1) closed out the CV preseason tournament with  a 9-2 win over Trinity and tying Wheatland ...

I asked: What quality will you find most important in a sheriff candidate?

Leadership experience: 116 votes, 27.3%

Law enforcement philosophy: 87 votes, 20.5%

Law enforcement background: 87 votes, 20.5%

Public Interactions skills: 76 votes, 17.9%

Other answer: 59 votes, 13.9%

Those included: 

Integrity: 7 votes

Honesty: 7 votes

Integrity and honesty: 3 votes

All of the above: 9 votes

Intelligen...

Portuguese Picnic/Holy Ghost Festival board meeting: starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Hawkinsville Hall. Anyone interested in helping is welcome. 842-0606

California State Employees Retirement Association luncheon/meeting: starts at 1 p.m. at Ming’s Restaurant, 210 W. Miner St., Yreka. All retirees are welcome. Anthony Intiso will speak about the State of Jefferson. 842-2057

Siskiyou County Board of ...

The Siskiyou Farm Bureau scholarships were organized to give aid to students with a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry. The scholarships are awarded annually based upon academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, determination, leadership skills and a commitment to study agriculture.
The Siskiyou County Farm Bureau awarded the following scholarships to lo...

At 103 years old, Larry Crawford cut into a birthday cake adorned with mountains, probably reminiscing about how, up until about 10 years ago, he used to scale mountains every year.
Crawford, who celebrated his 103rd birthday March 5 at Shepherd of God Assisted Living, said climbing mountains like Yosemite is one of his favorite memories.
“You never forget your first time,” Crawford said.
The m...

It wasn’t looking good for undefeated Butte Valley girls hoops in its section championship matchup with Hayfork on Friday at Chico State.
But then star post Bethany Holguin got going and led the Bulldogs on a 16-3 late second half run to erase a 12-point deficit and down the ’Jacks 45-37 to win the section crown and cap a perfect 24-0 season.
Holguin and Kady Porterfield both had a team-high 14...

Dozing driver jailed on marijuana charges
The Daily Journal A sheriff's deputy who approached a car in Stipp Lane about 8 p.m. Monday, reportedly smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle as the driver rolled down his window.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Ukiah Unified board votes for more cuts to schools
The Ukiah Unified School District board of trustees voted Tuesday night to eliminate all computer lab specialists from the elementary and middle schools in addition to adopting a resolution to cut 18 classified positions.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Frost water work goes on
When the State Water Resources Control Board wrote an early version of regulations for Russian River frost protection use in January it wanted to have something in effect for 2011.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Foster youth worried about program cuts
In January, Gov. Schwarzenegger released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010-11. Among his budget proposals was the complete elimination of THP-Plus funding if the state is unable to secure an additional $6.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Dash for Gold:
Treasure Hunters Road Show in Ukiah Caveat Venditor, or, let the seller beware. This is the advice of local dealers in antiquities, coins and jewelry sought by the Treasure Hunters Road Show - currently operating in Ukiah's Holiday Inn through Saturday.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Taxi driver attacked
One suspect still at large The Daily Journal Dan Goekler, 51, of Fort Bragg, who operates a local taxi company, told police that he had picked up the men who attacked him from a party on Mitchell Creek Drive, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office stated.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:15am

River users urged to cooperate
Frost season here Winegrape growers along the Russian River in Mendocino County are nearing the season in which they will use water to protect their vineyards from frost damage.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:15am

Redway man suspect in drug arrest
The Daily Journal A southbound vehicle from Humboldt County stopped by a Sheriff's deputy Thursday on the Ridgewood grade yielded the seizure of ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:14am

Wanted: Brain food
Ukiah High holds second Give One Book' drive For the Daily Journal "Education is in a desperate state," says Ukiah High Librarian Charlene Holbrook.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:14am

Local agencies seeking to help poor by funneling grant money to non-profits
The powers that be are seeking ideas from area non-profits to help Mendocino County's low-income population.
8 Mar 2010 at 2:01am

Eureka Times-Standard

PG&E finalizes planned outage impact area in Arcata, McKinleyville
Revisions to Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s planned outage were finalized Tuesday after requests from the city of Arcata changed some of the areas impacted.
10 Mar 2010 at 3:15am

Election Roundup: Gallegos announces endorsements
The campaign to re-elect Paul Gallegos announced a host of endorsements Tuesday for Humboldt County's incumbent district attorney. Former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Chief Executive Officer
10 Mar 2010 at 3:15am

Arcata basketball coach arraigned on molestation charges
Timothy Ryan Dossey, an assistant Arcata High School girls basketball coach who was arrested last week on suspicion of child molestation and sending harmful materials to seduce a minor, was arraigned in Humboldt County Superior Court on Tuesday.
10 Mar 2010 at 3:15am

Highway 199 open, Route 96 stays shut
Caltrans reopened U.S. Highway 199 outside Crescent City Tuesday, a day after a rock slide blocked the road. About 2,000 cubic yards of rock slid onto the road at mile post 21.
10 Mar 2010 at 3:15am

Another highway closed by rock slide; Caltrans unsure when Highway 199, Route...
U.S. Highway 199 was shut by a rock slide early Monday morning, making it the second main road in the area to be closed in about a week. Caltrans crews began clearing the road Monday, working from both sides of the slide at milepost 21.
9 Mar 2010 at 4:04pm

Murder arrest made in case missing McKinleyville man Jerry George
A resident of the home where missing McKinleyville man Jerry George was last seen was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said investigators and members of the Eureka Police Department's Problem
9 Mar 2010 at 8:17am

Lights out: Power outage planned for Saturday in parts of Arcata, McKinleyvil...
Parts of Arcata and McKinleyville will be dark for about 22 hours, with more than 6,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers losing power Saturday as crews upgrade equipment.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:17am

By firefighters, for firefighters: New fire hall built by volunteers in Ferndale
After more than a year at the mercy of the elements, the water tender for the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department has a home. A new fire hall on Brown Street, directly across the street from the existing fire hall, is now operational and was
9 Mar 2010 at 8:17am

Humboldt State University senate to consider fate of two minor programs
Two minors will be considered separately for elimination and suspension at the Humboldt State University Academic Senate's meeting today. The 4 p.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:17am

Man runs after being handcuffed, caught two blocks away
A Eureka man wanted on a number of misdemeanor warrants was arrested Monday, but not before reportedly bolting from police after already being handcuffed and losing his pants in the process.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:17am

Mt Shasta News

State championships underway at Mt. Shasta Ski Park

The snow was hard and the weather changed frequently during the first day of the 2010 California Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation state championships Monday, March 8 at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park.
Top high school skiers from two states competed Monday in giant slalom. They're scheduled to compete Tuesday in slalom, prior to the ski awards ceremony Tuesday evening at Sisson Schoo...

8 Mar 2010 at 9:58pm

Former council member pleads guilty to drug charges

Former Mount Shasta city councilor Katrina Howard pled guilty to two drug related felonies in a Yreka courtroom Friday afternoon as part of a plea bargain.

Howard cried quietly as she pled guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime (specifically, the sale of marijuana) and possession of marijuana for sale with the special allegation of being armed with a firearm.

Her maximum sentence would be fiv...

5 Mar 2010 at 8:17pm

Mount Shasta recall effort comes to a stop

The effort to recall Mount Shasta city councilors Tim Stearns and Sandra Spelliscy has been dropped, and proponents say timing issues are the main reason.
One of those proponents, Kim Latos, said on Monday that the recall was halted after a discussion with county clerk Colleen Stetzer on Friday, March 5.
“Before we started the recall we researched all related California Elections Codes and spok...

9 Mar 2010 at 12:57pm

Over The Hill, Gene Landsmann alpine races scheduled

All senior skiers and snowboarders age 50 and over, even those who have never raced before, are invited to participate in the annual Over the Hill Classic March 13, 2010 at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park.
The race is designed as a fun event that demonstrates “seniors do possess a healthy competitive spirit,” according to organizers, who add, “Seniors are as eager to measure their skills against the c...

7 Mar 2010 at 12:31pm

Grenada man turns 103

Grenada resident Larry Crawford had a special birthday last week: his 103rd, to be exact.

On Friday, residents and staff at the Shepherd of God Assisted Living facility gathered to celebrate the occasion, complete with a cake decorated with a mountain, as one of Larry’s great passions in life was hiking.  

“He climbed Half Dome every year until he was 94,” said his son, who was visiting from Wa...

6 Mar 2010 at 6:17pm

Children 'Read Across America'

Cats in hats prowled area schools this past week, encouraging students to read in the morning and read at night.
Students, teachers, administrators and others were seen wearing the Cat in the Hat’s familiar red and white stripped stovepipe hats in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the joys of reading.
At Castle Rock Preschool  on Tuesday, March 2, green eggs and ham were served for breakf...

6 Mar 2010 at 11:43am

Zavada concert in Mount Shasta March 12

Kathy Zavada will perform music from her new CD during a concert the evening of Friday, March 12 in Mount Shasta (the date was incorrectly reported in the March 3 print and E-editions of the Mount Shasta Herald, Weed Press and Dunsmuir News).
She will be joined by guest artist Roman Morykit of Gypsy Soul and a female vocal ensemble group beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Shasta Yoga Center, located...

4 Mar 2010 at 4:18pm

Storm debris removal plan being developed

South county residents were urged not to burn downed tree limbs from last month’s snow storm emergency and not to waste money hauling the debris to the landfill.
The Siskiyou County board of supervisors voted at its March 2 meeting to extend the county emergency declaration, which is still in effect, to allow removal of hazardous trees, limbs and other “green slash” without going through the re...

3 Mar 2010 at 5:56pm

Group formed to stop Shastice cell tower

Citizens who want to keep a T-Mobile cell tower out of Mount Shasta’s Shastice Park have formed a new group called Friends of the Park.
Though members are concerned about a variety of issues surrounding the cell tower, the group is focusing on helping the Mount Shasta Recreation and Parks District stay afloat without the money it could make through a contract with T-Mobile.
Last month during a ...

3 Mar 2010 at 1:20pm

State's drought is still here despite wet weather

Despite above average precipitation and snowpack across the north state, talk of California’s drought continues.
It has been a relatively wet winter across California, but the state’s reservoir storage levels remain low, said Mark Cowin, director of the California Department of Water Resources in a press release last week. “After three years of drought conditions... even a wet year won’t get us...

3 Mar 2010 at 1:14pm

Brewery in Weed receives national award

The Mt. Shasta Brewing Company recently received an award from the United States Commerce Association for its “exceptional marketing success” in 2009.
“It’s a real honor to receive this kind of national recognition,” said brewery owner Vaune Dillmann.
USCA’s Best of Local Business Award Program recognizes local businesses throughout the country that have made positive contributions to their com...

1 Mar 2010 at 5:43pm

Mount Shasta recall effort comes to a stop

The effort to recall Mount Shasta city councilors Tim Stearns and Sandra Spelliscy has been dropped, and proponents say timing issues are the main reason.
One of those proponents, Kim Latos, said on Monday that the recall was halted after a discussion with county clerk Colleen Stetzer on Friday, March 5.
“Before we started the recall we researched all related California Elections Codes and spok...

9 Mar 2010 at 12:57pm

Former council member pleads guilty to drug charges

Former Mount Shasta city councilor Katrina Howard pled guilty to two drug related felonies in a Yreka courtroom Friday afternoon as part of a plea bargain.

Howard cried quietly as she pled guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime (specifically, the sale of marijuana) and possession of marijuana for sale with the special allegation of being armed with a firearm.

Her maximum sentence would be fiv...

5 Mar 2010 at 8:17pm

Red Bluff Daily News

Mother demands apology from Los Molinos Elementary school
Eight-grader Sarah Flickinger got her nose pierced because she saw a teacher with a nose stud and liked the look.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:00am

Risky X-ING in Red Bluff
Red Bluff suffers some of the highest vehicle per pedestrian collisions for cities of its size.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:00am

Police and Fire reports: 03/09/10
Information compiled from the Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Red Bluff Police Department, Corning Police Department, CalFire and the California Highway Patrol.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:00am

Lucero Olive Oil strikes gold
CORNING - For the second year in a row, a Corning olive oil company has struck gold with its product winning big at the California Olive Oil Council Competition in February, including another best of show.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:00am

Letter to Editor: Supercenter not what it seems
Editor: I can appreciate the mayor's concern for our economic development.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:00am

Tehama County Police and Fire reports: 03/06/10
Information compiled from the Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Red Bluff Police Department, Corning Police Department, CalFire and the California Highway Patrol.
6 Mar 2010 at 1:00am

Chico Enterprise Record

The best way of going green
The city and Enloe Medical Center partnered Tuesday by planting several trees in honor of Arbor Day. Two ash trees found a new home in the city's right-of-way at West Fifth and Magnolia avenues, and the city will be planting five gingkos and two
10 Mar 2010 at 2:20am

Doing it right: South state psychiatrist: Being a friend key to helping menta...
CHICO — When Steve Lopez, author of "The Soloist," met psychiatrist Mark Ragins to find out more about mental illness, he did several things right.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:05am

Volunteer crashes at Jesus Center
Chico police officer Greg Rogers investigates a crash Tuesday afternoon in which a woman leaving the parking lot of the Jesus Center crashed her Honda Accord into a chain link fence and the side of a van parked on East 13th Street.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:05am

Robberies take huge jump in 2009
CHICO — A huge jump in the number of Chico robberies last year stands out among statistics from Chico police that otherwise show a decreasing trend in crimes including burglaries, assaults and auto thefts.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Snowshoe walks Saturday in park
LASSEN PARK — Snowshoe walks will be offered twice on Saturday at Manzanita Lake, near the northwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Aaron Rodgers at banquet Friday
CHICO — The Salvation Army's annual banquet, noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Butte Creek Country Club, will honor Doris Arbuckle, a longtime supporter of the corps.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Durham schools cuts considered
DURHAM — Faced with $850,000 less funding over the next two years, the Durham Unified School District has been discussing ways to balance its budget.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Police front office closed Thursday
CHICO — The Chico Police Department office on Humboldt Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday for an annual department-wide meeting.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Oroville pilot among those honored
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Oroville woman is among 79 women from California will be honored today with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II as Women Airforce Service Pilots.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Restaurant to help sober grad night
CHICO — A fundraiser to benefit Chico High School's Sober Grad Night will take place 4 to 10 p.
10 Mar 2010 at 2:04am

Redding.com

Lake Shasta now only 60 feet below high-water mark
Lake Shasta now only 60 feet below high-water mark
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Cole hired as Mountain Gate interim manager; recall notices served on two mem...
Cole hired as Mountain Gate interim manager; recall notices served on two members
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Cal Fire considers Anderson site as replacement for Redding headquarters
Cal Fire considers Anderson site as replacement for Redding headquarters
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Fire district may lose $85,000 deposit on water tender
Fire district may lose $85,000 deposit on water tender
10 Mar 2010 at 2:02am

Dunsmuir again seeks water and sewer rate increases
Dunsmuir again seeks water and sewer rate increases
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Shasta Union High School District trustees OK teacher reductions
Shasta Union High School District trustees OK teacher reductions
10 Mar 2010 at 1:35am

Former Shasta County sheriff's clerk handed 207-day jail term
Former Shasta County sheriff's clerk handed 207-day jail term
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Small Business Fair in Redding attracts wide interest
Small Business Fair in Redding attracts wide interest
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

North state in brief: March 10, 2010
North state in brief: March 10, 2010
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

Lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B
Lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B
10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am

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