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June is Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in California and June 15th is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
In Siskiyou County we are proud to join this movement and raise awareness of this important issue. Please join us in keeping our community safe and well cared for by reporting any suspected abuse or self-neglect involving an elder or dependent adult to:
YREKA, Calif. – The County of Siskiyou and its partners are proud to announce the opening of Siskiyou Village, a new transitional shelter community located in Yreka, offering safe, secure, and service-connected housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in Siskiyou County.
At its regular meeting on May 6, 2025, the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission.
Since its founding, First 5 Siskiyou has been instrumental in advancing the health, development, and school readiness of young children in Siskiyou County. Over the past 25 years, the Commission has invested more than $15 million into programs and services supporting early childhood education, intervention, literacy, and family support.
Siskiyou County Board Chairwoman Ogren recently joined personnel from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Klamath National Forest, and CAL FIRE - Siskiyou Unit to observe the implementation of a prescribed burn operation within the McBride Vegetation Project near Mount Shasta. The successful completion of ignitions treated approximately 171 acres of hazardous vegetation, contributing to long-term forest health and community wildfire resilience.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of our Public Works team—and our newest snow plow—Everitt Memorial Highway is now open to the public (up to Bunny Flat gate). Crews have been working around the clock to clear the roadway and make it safe for travel, and we’re excited to announce it’s ready to go.
As always, please drive carefully and be prepared for changing conditions at higher elevations. And stay tuned for updates as work continues on Castle Lake Road and other areas across the county.
Huge thanks to our road crews for making access possible after a very snowy season!
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors has submitted a formal letter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) expressing serious concerns about the increasing impacts of gray wolves on the local agricultural community. The letter highlights the challenges faced by ranchers due to livestock losses and calls for stronger management strategies, improved compensation programs, and better data sharing from the state. The Board urges CDFW to prioritize action that balances conservation with the protection of rural livelihoods.
KLAMATH COUNTY, OR and SISKIYOU AND MODOC COUNTIES, CA (Tri-Counties) - The counties of Klamath, Oregon and Modoc and Siskiyou, California (the Tri-Counties) are thrilled to share that the Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) has announced an anticipated full allocation from Upper Klamath Lake to meet the needs of the Klamath Project. This would mark the first year of meeting all irrigation demand since 2019, and we want to express our deepest appreciation for this commitment to our agricultural communities.
SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA - Over the last eleven years, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services (OES), CalFire, dispatchers, law enforcement, and other partners have relied on CodeRED as our main alert notification provider.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Siskiyou County Pre-Approved House Plans Now Live
SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA - Siskiyou County property owners now have a unique opportunity to streamline the process of constructing one-, two-, or three-bedroom homes or accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
The Siskiyou County Community Development Department has introduced pre-reviewed house plans. These plans offer substantial cost savings for property owners, expedite the permitting process, and reduce costs.
