There’s a magical place in California where your dream of homeownership doesn’t require winning the lottery, where mountains frame your morning view, and where neighbors still bring over welcome baskets when you move in.
Tucked away in Siskiyou County, just shy of the Oregon border, Yreka (pronounced “why-reeka”) stands as living proof that affordable California living isn’t entirely extinct.
I discovered this Northern California treasure during an impromptu detour off Interstate 5, when what should have been a quick pit stop for gas and coffee turned into a three-day exploration of what might be the Golden State’s most refreshing real estate secret…