Battle for Kilarc takes new paths

Local coalition proposed alternative to save Kilarc-Cow Creek hydro project Photo by Maggie Trevelyan Kilarc Reservoir is beautiful year round, one reason why so many people want to see it saved. In a public filing submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on January 22, 2010, a local coalition consisting of Shasta County, Sierra Pacific Industries, Abbott Ditch Users, Tetrick Ranch...

MFPD conflict continues

       The conflict within the Millville Fire Protection District that came to a boil on Jan. 11, 2010 when the Board of Directors voted three to two to institute an automatic aid agreement with the Shasta County Fire Department despite the objections of the Chief and volunteers, has continued to simmer over the past three weeks during closed session negotiations and in private conversations during...

FHS students raise $1260 for Haiti Earthquake Relief efforts

Photo by Mike Jenkins: FHS students (left to right) Kelsey Banner, Madison Dalton, Cheyenne Buchannon, Christian Casas, and Heyden Roberts gather donations for Haiti Earthquake Relief efforts.      A consortium of Foothill High School clubs combined their fundraising efforts in order to send a $1260 contribution to the Haiti Earthquake Relief effort. A variety of school clubs did everything from...