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Alturas Resident Dies in Tree Trimming Accident in Lake City
50-year-old Alturas resident, William Sainsbury, tragically lost his life on Sunday while trimming a tree on Williams Street in Lake City. Sainsbury was working from an elevated position when he fell while handling a chainsaw, […]

Graduation Announcement
Congratulations to Haley Irish! Haley graduated this May from CSU Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. She is currently working at a nonprofit with those experiencing homelessness.

Kids Day at Rotary Fields
TEACH, Inc Modoc Child Care Resource and Referral, in collaboration with First 5 Modoc, is thrilled to announce the revival of “Kids Day” after a five-year break. The event is set to take place on […]

Kudos to Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford
MHS’s Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford (DeMoss) earned the CATA Outstanding Young Member Award after six years of teaching. On CATA’s website they states, “The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding young […]

Signups open for Late-August Elderberry Workshops at Cedar Pass
By Laurie Wayne Those interested in safe harvesting, processing, preserving, and learning about California native elderberries are invited to attend 2 workshops held at the Cedar Pass Snow Park. The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, […]
MHS Graduation is June 7th at 7 pm at the Griswold Gym.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Graduation practice for the Seniors will be at 10 am along with Graduate Brave BBQ.

Modoc Youth Compete at MESA Day Regionals 2024
On April 13, 2024, fourteen students representing Modoc Middle School, Modoc High School, and Surprise Valley High School showcased their STEM abilities at the MESA Day Regionals hosted by the University of California, Davis. Under […]

Surprise Valley’s Shop and Stroll Brings Festive Joy Despite Weather Challenges
Surprise Valley’s downtown bustled with holiday cheer last Saturday during the annual Shop and Stroll, an event that transformed Main Street in Cedarville into a real-life Christmas Hallmark movie. Michelle Bartolo, along with her husband […]

Surprise Valley FFA Seeks Award Sponsors for Annual Project Competition
The Surprise Valley FFA is seeking sponsors for its annual project competition, which recognizes students for their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. The competition, set for April 23, allows students to present their project records, […]

Senior Lunch at Modoc County Fair Celebrates Community and Collaboration
From left to right: Andrew Mueller, Clayton Oilar and Damond Goodwin of the Surprise Valley Service Club. Photo by Laurie Pearce Price. The Surprise Valley Service Club had the pleasure of serving Modoc’s cherished elders […]

Community Shows Heart at Surprise Valley Blood Drive
On Tuesday, local residents gathered at Surprise Valley High School to support a vital community blood drive. Though modest in size, the event underscored the importance and ongoing need for blood donations. Organized by Marlin […]

Mt Bidwell Celebration 2024
2024 Mt Bidwell Celebration 2nd place parade winner from Fort McDermitt NV Alice Crutcher, descendant of Chief Winnimucca and Copper Phoenix. Former boarding school elders name were attached to the float. This past weekend Parade […]

Inside Look at the Lookout Burglary
Two weeks ago, Lookout made headlines when a local man stepped in to help stop a burglary in progress. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office released a statement crediting a resident for tracking down the suspect […]

Grammy-Nominated Ensemble Agave to Headline “From Her Hands” Concert at Marchy Barn
Music enthusiasts in Surprise Valley and beyond are gearing up for an extraordinary musical event as Grammy-nominated ensemble Agave takes center stage at Marchy Barn. The free concert, titled “From Her Hands,” is scheduled for […]

Man Arraigned in Modoc County’s First Fentanyl Murder Case
A Modoc County resident has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a Surprise Valley woman, marking the first fentanyl-related murder case in Modoc County. Dirk Aalpoel, 33, of Fort […]

Modoc High School Upward Bound Program Embarks on Educational Field Trip to Cal Poly Humboldt
Seventeen eager students from Modoc High School’s Upward Bound Program recently embarked on an enriching field trip to Arcata, California. Led by Upward Bound advisor Chantz Witt and Aid Kenadee Witt, the students had the […]