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A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Siskiyou County News

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DS LASER ENGRAVING: A SISKIYOU COUNTY GEM

Are you considering an exceptional engraved gift for a special someone? Do you need a thousand custom engraved items for a big event? Are you concerned about quality, durability and […]

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New Lodge Welcomes Guests at Far Northern California’s only Cross-Country Ski Area

On the slopes of Mount Shasta – rising 14,162 feet into Far Northern California’s crisp alpine air – families have been enjoying world-class, meticulously groomed trails, peaceful mountain vibes and […]

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Rockside Ranch: Restoration and Hope for Young Men in Crisis

Life happens. And for some, addiction, homelessness or lack of skills and self-confidence can stand in the way of their life goals and can lead to hopelessness, despair and personal […]

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Mount Shasta Education Foundation: Citizen Collective Provides Vital Support to Local Schools

Funding for schools in California has been steadily decreasing since Proposition 13 took effect in 1978. But recent drastic federal cuts to school funding have had a devastating impact on […]

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Craft and Culinary Innovation at Bella Art Works Creative Café

Ceramics and ice cream? Yes!! Add to that incredible grilled cheese sandwiches and you’ve got a winning combination. Bella Art Works Creative Café, a beloved Yreka institution, has it all. […]

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The Miracle of Major’s Place

With its thousands of acres of scenic open lands and the generous spirit of its residents, the North State is home to several equine-assisted therapy nonprofits offering solace and comfort […]

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From Garden Parties to Summer Reading Programs, Siskiyou County Library Keeps Kids on the Literacy Path During the School Break

Research spanning 100 years has proven that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer, according to Attendance Works, an organization dedicated to improving school […]

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Child Abuse Prevention Council of Siskiyou County: Supporting Parents to Provide Safe, Healthy Environments for Their Children

Siskiyou County, the fifth largest county in California, with child abuse rates higher than the state average (child abuse allegations are twice as prevalent as the statewide average), faces unique […]

SNIP Board Member Meg Spaulding welcomes newly arrived rescued cats.

SNIP: Hope And Compassion For Siskiyou County Pets And Strays

“We have animals dropped on our doorstep in the middle of the night. We get calls about animals out on the street and I go see if I can help,” […]

Opportunities to experience and create art in school fosters creativity, critical thinking and emotional expression, helping students develop essential skills for personal growth and academic success. Photos provided by SCOE.

Innovative Arts Programming Enhances Siskiyou County K-12 Education

“Art has an incredible ability to engage children to want to be in school. Students look forward to it, to expressing themselves. It’s hands on, its’ creative, it’s fun,” says […]

Skiers, hikers and snowshoers can enjoy easy, family-friendly groomed trails leading from the Nordic Ski Center. Photo provided by SORA

Walk, Hike, Ski, Bike and Ride into the Future with Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance

“The heart and soul of what we do at Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance [SORA] is connecting people to nature,” says SORA executive director Justi Hansen, “because we know that connecting […]

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Alpaca on the Rocks – Fun on the Farm for the Whole Family

Visiting a farm, petting and feeding the animals, is a fun treat for kids of all ages. But the friendly, soft, sweet-natured alpacas at Alpaca on the Rocks, in the […]