At least they're not checking ID. This is an agricultural inspection station and they've been in…read moreplace since 1921. There are 16 of them on the borders with Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. If you're carrying fruit or vegetables, you're expected to declare it when asked. That said, you do not need to consent to a search. If they find something illegal, that you've given consent makes it harder to fight in court, See United States v. Ortiz and United States v. Martinez-Fuerte. While agricultural inspectors are not law enforcement and can not arrest, they can detain until actual law enforcement arrives. Protect your rights. This is my second time driving into California and both times, I was waved through in my Sprinter van. [Review 20952 overall - 485 in California - 1937 of 2023.]

Why bother? SITREP…read more It's almost funny to call these checkpoints or "Inspection Stations" because all they do is ask you is if you are carrying fruit... THE SETUP ..Except....this time around as I approached the station, Mr. Inspector just looked me full on, smiled, and said, "You're good. Have a nice day!" I was almost disappointed because I DID have some unopened bottles of "Angry Orchard Hard Cider" in the cooler in the trunk with me. But I guess they are really looking for bigger fish to fry, and probably have a set profile of the kind of vehicle and the kind (of looking) driver that will raise red flags. But otherwise, seriously - why even bother with a check point? HUBRIS? As big an apple producer that Washington State is, I didn't see any checkpoints at the border of Washington state as I was going up from Oregon or coming back from Idaho asking me if I was carrying any apples - which I WAS (I just ate them by the time I hit my return leg to California. So is it just ego that California has these checkpoints? THE LOWDOWN I respect whatever regulations are being followed here, but I am NOT seeing the value in these stations.

"Jefferson is the state that never was and never will be but that has lived in men's minds for a…read morehundred years." So quoth one resident from the region encompassing part of Southern Oregon and Northern California that locals call the State of Jefferson. If you have ever had occasion to traverse this largely unspoiled, sparsely populated, Heaven-sent, beautiful geographical region, you will understand why residents proudly and defiantly describe themselves as the 51st state in the Union. The history of a movement to secede from the rest of the United States is well-documented on the Web in State of Jefferson websites, Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Jefferson), and has made its way into the collective consciousness of the local population enough to garner recognition by media outlets in the area. For instance, the region's NPR affiliates are referred to as Jefferson Public Radio (http://www.ijpr.org) and The Pioneer Press, an area newspaper published in Fort Jones, California, stakes its claim as "The official newspaper of the State of Jefferson". The sheer beauty and remoteness of parts of this hypothetical state, exemplified by the view of the snow-covered mountaintop of the extinct volcano Mt. Shasta, are enough to convince most skeptics that the State of Jefferson is its own special place that deserves a name of its own and is worth visiting at least once in one's lifetime.

Over the rich history of the United States, various successionist movements have come and gone (or…read morenot). In fact a few of my Texas friend actively look forward to the day when the Lone Star State goes it's own way, but only after they get their first In-N-Out Burger franchise. Up here in the far reaches of Northern California is the State of Jefferson, with Yreka as its Capital. It's a beautiful drive and somewhere along I-5, there's actually a sign on top of a barn that announces your arrival. There is no border patrol, unless you count the Ag Inspection Station at Hornbrook. The State of Jefferson was a dream, that Northern California and Southern Oregon shared, to succeed in creating a new state. The concept of the State of Jefferson started 1852 when a bill was introduced in the California State Legislature meeting at Vallejo. This bill died in committee and the proposal was never acted upon. After Oregon was incorporated as a state in 1859, miners in the area refused allegiance to either state government and declined to pay taxes. During the Civil War some settlers were interested in creating a northern haven for slavery, but fortunately this failed. By 1941 the dream was sparked again when certain counties in California and Oregon decided that they were not being fairly represented by Sacramento and Salem. This was a region that earned a living off the lumber, fishing, and other harvesting businesses in the area and they felt the government was not distributing infrastructure funding equally to the area. In particular, poor road quality and lack of bridges made it difficult to earn a living in this remote area. They wanted to break away and from their own state to improve their lifestyles by governing themselves with their own laws. And the Jefferson State of Mind lives on today.....

I had a great experience at the Yreka DMV today. I think…read moreher name was Kathleen, she was wonderful every professional and efficient. I had a few questions so it may of taken a little longer. She answered everything for me. Hope I get her next time.

Literally everything. Quite impressive . Friendly , professional. Didn't have to wait long on a…read moreMonday Afternoon! Very pleasant experience.

Crossing the Oregon-California border was one of those simple moments that made our road trip even…read moremore memorable. The last town you pass through is Ashland, then you climb up to the summit, and as you start coming back down boom there's the Oregon/California border sign. There's a nice, spacious parking area where it's easy to pull over. We popped the trunk on the car, toasted a couple of bagels with cream cheese, brewed a fresh pot of coffee, and shot a fun little video together. It turned into one of those unexpected moments that ended up being a highlight of the trip. If you're traveling up or down the West Coast, I definitely recommend stopping here. It's a great place to stretch your legs, grab a photo with the state sign, and make a memory. Five stars!

Driving south from Oregon into California on I-5, I think I heard my wallet cry as I crossed the…read moreborder. Yes, fuel is more expensive in the Golden State than it is in the Beaver State. So fill up if you can before you cross over. There is not a good place to stop here. It looked too dangerous to me. There is an Agricultural Checkpoint in Hornbrook. They might or might not be checking passenger vehicles. My Sprinter van was waved through without being stopped. [Review 20951 overall - 484 in California - 1936 of 2023.]

no lines first in line .would rather go in person than do it on line ...! alway a question to do…read moreit on line whether you have a secure connection or if you get hacked?

The employees are friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous. I find that 11:00 AM to…read more1:00 PM is the best time to visit this office.

The GSSC is a great place to begin your family research, or to even work at an expert level. They…read morealways have knowledgeable folks to help you answer questions! Their library is very nice and you might be surprised what information you will find! If you are in Siskiyou County make it a place to check out!

This is a great place for a photo op of Mt. Shasta, may it be you are coming or going. There is…read moregreat information about the history of the Mountain as well as benches if you just want to stop and take a minute to enjoy the beauty. I have stopped here on countless occasions when traveling between Oregon & California

A little pit stop off southbound highway 97. Totally worth the stop. I can only imagine how much…read moremore grand and beautiful it would have been if the top was not covered. Definitely want to come back and explore it in the Spring or Summer.