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Caltrans Dive Team Ensures Bridge Safety with Underwater Inspections and Expertise

Monday, October 19

Long before Mitch Miller became a diver with the Caltrans Dive Team, he was a kid drawn to the water. What started with snorkeling and swimming eventually grew into a passion for recreational scuba diving, leading Miller to earn his open-water certification before joining... Read More.

Montague Resident Arrested in Connection with Jade Fire by CAL FIRE

Monday, October 19

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officer arrested a 42-year-old Montague resident in connection with the Jade Fire. The suspect was transported to the Siskiyou County Jail and booked.Please see the official press release for additional details.

Essential School Bus Safety Tips for Drivers During National School Bus Safety Week

Monday, October 19

National School Bus Safety Week (held annually during the third full week of October) serves as an essential reminder for driver awareness to ensure student safety during morning and afternoon routes. Key Driver Safety Reminders Flashing Yellow Lights: Indicates the bus is preparing to stop... Read More.

Hikers Rescued After 36 Hours Stranded on Mount Shasta Avalanche Gulch

Thursday, October 15

Mount Shasta, CA - At approximately 10:20 pm on the evening of Monday, October 12th, 2026, the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) Dispatch Center received a call from two hikers - a 19 year-old male and 20 year-old female from Salt Lake City -... Read More.

California Faces Urgent Dam Safety Crisis Ahead of El Niño Storms

Thursday, October 15

California faces growing risks from aging dams just as El Niño threatens heavy rain. The State Auditor warns that dams near the Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles pose significant public safety hazards. Since the Oroville spillway failure in 2017, lawmakers empowered the state... Read More.

Social Security Benefits and SSI Payments Increase by 36 Percent for 2027 Recipients

Wednesday, October 14

Approximately 76 million Americans will see a 3.6 percent boost in their monthly Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments beginning in 2027, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Wednesday. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) translates to an... Read More.

California Expands Swiftwater Rescue Capacity Ahead of Winter Storm Season

Wednesday, October 14

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of new swiftwater rescue vehicles, boats and specialized equipment to 13 local fire departments across California, part of an effort to strengthen the state’s preparedness for flooding and other water emergencies ahead of the winter... Read More.

California Logger Supports Ending Roadless Rule to Boost Forest Management and Reduce Wildfires

Wednesday, October 14

The U.S. Forest Service plans to end the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has limited road building and logging on millions of acres of national forest. As a California logger, you might welcome this shift. The rule blocked active management on about 4 million acres... Read More.

USDA Urges States to Strengthen Wolf Management and Support Ranchers Against Predation

Tuesday, October 13

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins called on states to review their wolf management policies and work closely with livestock producers to address wolf predation. This effort follows President Trump's Executive Order 14425, “Supporting America’s Ranchers,” which aims to provide producers tools to... Read More.

James Gallagher Helps Northstate Residents Recover Nearly 6 Million in Federal Funds

Monday, October 12

U.S. Rep. James Gallagher reported his office helped Northstate residents recover more than $5.88 million owed by federal agencies during fiscal year 2026. Gallagher’s team resolved 195 constituent cases across California’s 1st Congressional District, focusing on issues like delayed or unresolved tax problems. Gallagher stressed the... Read More.

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Monday, October 19

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Caltrans Dive Team Ensures Bridge Safety with Underwater Inspections and Expertise

Montague Resident Arrested in Connection with Jade Fire by CAL FIRE

Essential School Bus Safety Tips for Drivers During National School Bus Safety Week

Hikers Rescued After 36 Hours Stranded on Mount Shasta Avalanche Gulch

California Faces Urgent Dam Safety Crisis Ahead of El Niño Storms

California Expands Swiftwater Rescue Capacity Ahead of Winter Storm Season

California Logger Supports Ending Roadless Rule to Boost Forest Management and Reduce Wildfires

USDA Urges States to Strengthen Wolf Management and Support Ranchers Against Predation

James Gallagher Helps Northstate Residents Recover Nearly 6 Million in Federal Funds

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