DCCSC Postcard Writing Campaign: Dianna James for CA State Assembly
Siskiyou Democrats are planning to send postcards to support Dianna James for CA State Assembly in Siskiyou and Modoc counties and we need your help!
We will supply the postcards, stamps and instructions on what is needed. Our plan is to send out the postcards just before ballots are mailed - around the end of September.
You will need to address the postcard and write a short message to the voter, then mail them.
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If you are interested, please contact us HERE and let us know how many you can write. Because the stamps come in groups of 20 - it is helpful if you state the number using a factor of 20 (e.g. 20, 40, 60, etc). We will add your name to the list and get the materials to you sometime in early August.
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Let's elect Diana James, who has been officially endorsed by the California Democratic Party( CADEM)! Dianna is from Mt. Shasta and you can find out more about her platform on her website: diannajamesad1.com ​
We've Been Busy:
Siskiyou Democrats'
Juneteenth, Siskiyou Golden Fair & 4th of July Booths
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A windy day in WEED for the Juneteenth celebration! Included in the picture below of our Siskiyou Democrats booth (from left) are:
Diana Deckard (Co-Chair of the Siskiyou Democrats Grassroots Committee);
Dianna James, Candidate for State Assembly District 1; and
Carolyn Miller, Member-Siskiyou Democratic Central Committee (holding down the tent!).
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The Siskiyou Golden Fair was held earlier this year (although it was still quite warm). Thirty-two volunteers staffed the booth... thanks to all of you for your help! Below are a few pictures of our booth. We were fortunate to have Fiona Ma, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor attend!
Our booth at the Fair - pictured from left are:
Karen Zeigler, Member-Siskiyou Democratic Central Committee,
Fiona Ma, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor and
Larry Marks, former Member of the Siskiyou Democratic Central Committee.
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We were also fortunate to have one of our scholarship winners at the fair booth - Sam Shelly who just graduated from Vassar College - with his mom, Colleen Shelly.
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We then participated in the Fourth of July Celebration in Mt. Shasta with another booth. It was great to have Dianna James, Candidate for California State Assembly District 1 attend! Dianna is from Mt. Shasta. Pictured below are:
Patti Crossen, Member-Siskiyou Democratic Central Committee (left), and
Dianna James (right).
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Audrey Denney visits Siskiyou County!
AUDREY DENNEY is running for the "short-term" replacement of the District 1 Congressional seat vacated by the late Doug Lamalfa. (Note: She will also run in the newly drawn CD1, however we will no longer be in that district beginning 2027, but rather in CD2.)
Audrey met with 200 voters in Siskiyou County on April 27, first, at the Senior Lunch at the Weed Community Center, offered weekely by the Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, meeting and greeting 95 people! Next she spoke to a lively crowd of 40 + people at Seven Suns Coffee and Cafe in Mt Shasta; followed by a lovely evening reception and buffet at a private home in Mt. Shasta.
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Also attending the evening was Mt. Shasta's very own Dianna James, who is running for Assembly District 1.
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If you'd like more information about Audrey, visit https://audreyforcongress.com or donate to her campaign via the ActBlue site:
4/27/26 House Party .
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To learn more about Dianna, visit her website: Dianna James for Assembly and to donate to her campaign: Dianna James ActBlue.
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Congressman Jared Huffman
visits Siskiyou County
Recently, CD2 Congressman Jared Huffman visited with key Siskiyou Democratic leaders to begin his campaign for the newly defined Congressional District 2 (CD2). (See Siskiyou Democrats' Newsletter for info on new Redistricting
and Special Elections.)
During his visit, around 35 active Democratic volunteers were able to ask Congressman Huffman about his views on a variety of topics. He urged all of us to "keep showing up" as it is critical for the people to remain involved in fighting the authoritarian activities taking place by the Executive Branch. It will be critical - when the Democrats take back Congress - to assert Article 1 of the Constitution concerning Separation of Powers. We all appreciated the opportunity to hear from the Congressman and are looking forward to having new representation.
Since this was a limited venue and was designed for a small group of active volunteers, Congressman Huffman will be scheduling future larger events in Siskiyou County and we will keep you posted on when those will be.
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130 attend! Inspiring speakers Sue Hilderbrand, Organizing Manager for the California Democratic Party, and Jim Salegui, Congressional Candidate for District 1.
Yummy tri-tip and chicken from Sweet Tomato Pie!! Locally brewed craft beer from Mt. Shasta Brewing Company! Amazing desserts and fabulous Obama memorabilia auction!
Siskiyou Democrats Fundraising Dinner on September 27th--Big Success!
Pro -
Proposition 50 Canvassing
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Siskiyou Democrats have knocked on over 500 doors so far in Mt. Shasta and Yreka and voters were very supportive. (Note: The state party has set up our canvassing contacts to be Democrats and democrat-leaning independent voters only.) We enjoyed the conversations and were thanked many times for getting the word out.
We need more canvassers for the weekends in October listed below. The best way to counter misinformation is to talk to voters directly. Haven't knocked on doors before? We will be providing training on what you need to do and will pair you with another canvasser (you will not be alone). Many of us have knocked on thousands of doors and can help you! It is fun to talk to neighbors.
UPCOMING CANVASSING FOR PROP 50 in SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays on October 4/5, October 11/12, and October 18/19
Time: Meet at 10am
Locations: Mt. Shasta - Ray's Food Place and Yreka - YMCA
You can just show up at one of these locations to receive training, your assignment and the canvassing literature. We do have these events listed using Mobilize and you can sign up with these links (although not necessary).
Siskiyou Community Alliance
Fort Jones Forum
08.28.25
Did you miss the Siskiyou Community Alliance
Fort Jones Forum on August 28th?
Standing Room Only! 75 + area residents attended!
If you'd like to see the Forum, the Alliance has uploaded a video on YouTube and it can be viewed here: Siskiyou Community Alliance 8/28/25 Forum on YouTube. You can also view their website to get more information at: scalliance.us.
Skip Descant, who has a Substack account and writes about Siskiyou County events, also published an article in his Siskiyou County Dispatch on the 8/28/25 event entitled: Fairchild Medical Center preparing for funding challenges.
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For the CA gubernatorial election coming up in November 2026, there are several candidates running. We were fortunate to have one of them, Betty Yee, former California State Controller, visit Siskiyou County. She spoke and answered questions from 40 engaged participants at the Mt. Shasta Brewery, 360 College Ave, Weed on Tuesday, August 12th. Many thanks to Betty Lee and the fantastic Brewery for their hospitality!
Candidate for CA Governor, Betty Yee, Spoke to Siskiyou Dems and friends on August 12th! Visit BettyYee.com to learn more!
Siskiyou Dems at Siskiyou Golden Fair, August 7 - 10. Lots of visitors, lots of good discussions!
Many thanks to Special Guest Jim Salequi, running for CA Congressman District 1 https://www.jim4ca.com/
Mt Shasta Freeway Signs and Yreka Rally on the
Fourth of July Weekend
For three days, over 60 activists in Mt. Shasta displayed signs to freeway travelers from two bridges. As Maggie Shepard reported: "Thanks to our local Indivisible group, there was a celebration of our right to dissent here in Mt. Shasta. It was a fitting way to spend the holiday. It was remarkable that a large percentage of the vehicles honking support were semi-trucks."
MAIN STREET Rally in Yreka on July 4th: Over 80 activists in Yreka lined Main Street to protest!
Lots of positive reaction from the cars passing by.
June 14th Siskiyou Democrats' North County Food Drive
Wonderful turnout! Thanks to ALL!
Total pounds of Food collected was 2,280 made up non-perishables for adults, children and pets.
Total funds collected was $1,801.89.
Both cash and food were disbursed to the most used food banks in South Siskiyou County:
Siskiyou Resource Centers in Weed, Dunsmuir, Mt. Shasta, and McCloud and the Siskiyou Food Assistance facility in Weed.
"Uncertainty" & "Major Service Cuts to our Most Vulnerable":
The Themes from the May 19 Siskiyou Community Alliance Forum
A very engaged crowd of Siskiyou community members attended the May 19th forum sponsored by the recently formed non-partisan Siskiyou Community Alliance - SCA - (SCA Facebook). The recent federal funding cuts and what it means for our county were the primary agenda topics with a group of seven service providers outlining their experience of what is happening to their federally supported services
