Southern Oregon & Northern California News
Latest local news from Southern Oregon and Northern California, covering Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Jackson County, Josephine County, Klamath County, Siskiyou County, Del Norte County, and communities throughout the region.
Injured Climber Rescued After Two Nights on Mount Shasta Glacier
A 39-year-old Florida man was rescued from Mount Shasta after following an incorrect GPS route onto Whitney Glacier, falling through a snow bridge, and suffering a serious leg injury. The three-day rescue involved dozens of personnel battling freezing temperatures, high winds, and dangerous terrain before a CHP helicopter airlifted him to safety.
Gallagher Seeks FBI Action on Illegal NorCal Marijuana Grows
Congressman James Gallagher is urging the FBI to investigate criminal networks behind illegal marijuana cultivation in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. The request targets suspected foreign financing, hazardous pesticides, and the need for additional federal resources as local sheriffs continue years of enforcement efforts.