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YREKA, CA. — In Yreka, students are back in the classroom 5 days a week, beginning today. The Yreka Union School District Superintendent, Chris Harris, says just over 800 students are back in school. While many students are learning in class, around …

YREKA, Calif. — There’s a new sheriff for Siskiyou County. In August of 2020, then-Siskiyou County Sheriff Jon Lopey announced he’d retire after serving nearly a decade in office and over four decades in law enforcement. Lopey said,  “I have decided to …

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — A couple of Northern California school districts are planning to move to ‘in person’ classes a bit earlier than most districts in our region. “It allows us to train students who may be younger or have special needs on …

YREKA, Ca. — A northern California woman who was one of the first female athletes to compete in the sport of bicycle motocross in the late 70’s may be added the BMX Hall of Fame. Leslie Burley-Cobb began her BMX career at …

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – Crews were able to halt the growth of a wildfire burning north of Yreka. The fire started near Badger Mountain Road and Hawkinsville Humbug Road on Saturday. An evacuation warning was in effect for residents in the area, …

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – Crews have reportedly gained the upper hand fighting a wildfire north of Yreka. The fire started near Badger Mountain Road and Hawkinsville Humbug Road on Saturday. An evacuation warning was in effect for residents in the area, but …

YREKA, Calif. — Siskiyou County may have a new jail as early as 2022. The county Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning and expressed their support for the project. Sheriff Jon Lopey says the meeting was critical with nearly $27 million dollars …

YREKA, Calif. — A new jail project in Siskiyou County may be in jeopardy. Sheriff Jon Lopey says the project’s been in the works for roughly 8 years. He says the Board of State and Community Corrections awarded the county close to …

YREKA, Cali. – Thursday evening, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a face mask mandate for the entire state requiring Californians to wear face coverings in many public situations. NBC5 News spoke with some Yreka residents and while most people tell us that …

YREKA, Ca. — Non-profits in California teamed up to train people on disaster protocol. United Way of Northern California teamed up with Yreka Rescue Ranch to host a series of disaster readiness trainings, with a focus on pet and farm animal safety. …