Community Corner
🌱 Thinking of retiring in Yreka? See why newcomers wish they hurried.
Also check out Free Socialization Class on the Yreka Patch calendar

Good morning to you Yreka! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of retiring in Yreka? See why newcomers wish they hurried.
Also on today's calendar: Yreka Farmer's Market and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 9 Mountain Towns In California So Affordable Retirees Say They Wish They Moved Sooner (takingthekids.com) — If you live in or near Yreka, this piece highlights why many retirees see your town as a rare mix of affordable housing, small‑town community, and rich Gold Rush history. It spotlights Miner Street, Greenhorn Park, nearby Mount Shasta views, and local healthcare access, helping current and future residents weigh Yreka's appeal for a slower, scenic retirement.
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📸 Around Yreka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yreka
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Socialization Class →
Rescue Ranch Adoption Center, 2216 E Oberlin Rd, Yreka
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Yreka Farmer's Market →
Miner Street Park, W Miner St, Yreka
5:00 pm - Kenny & Luke's Country Beach Party - A Tribute To Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney →
Rain Rock Casino Resort Hotel, 777 Casino Way, Yreka
7:00 pm - First 5 Parenting Class
Evergreen Classroom and Cafeteria
5:00 pm - Yreka Farmer's Market →
Miner Street Park, W Miner St, Yreka
5:00 pm - SQUATCHFEST 2026 →
Rain Rock Casino Resort Hotel, 777 Casino Way, Yreka
7:00 pm - October Laugh Out Loud: Comedy Night at Rain Rock Casino →
Rain Rock Casino Resort Hotel, 777 Casino Way, Yreka
7:00 pm - Yreka Farmer's Market →
Miner Street Park, W Miner St, Yreka
5:00 pm - Roper Romp on Miner Street →
MIner Street, Yreka
3:00 pm - Yreka Farmer's Market →
Miner Street Park, W Miner St, Yreka
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
📣 Yreka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Siskiyou Play Group →
Montague Branch Library, 230 S 13th St, Montague
10:30 am - Fort Jones Lions Club 14th Annual Fall Festival and Car Show →
Walker Filed Baseball Park, Marble View & Highway 3, Fort Jones
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Siskiyou County Office of Education posted a job opening for 2025-26 Substitute Teacher in Yreka. Apply here.
- Bashas' posted a job opening for 247 - Raley's Pharmacy Clerk - Expression of Interest - Yreka in Yreka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yreka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Shasta
- Springs leaders emphasize civility's importance (gazette.com)
- America's Longest Coastal Train Ride Offers Scenic Views From LA To Seattle (planetware.com)
Shasta Lake
- The Native Fish Species That Depend On American Reservoirs (worldatlas.com)
Ok Yreka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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