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Northern Paiute Gidutikad Band leads strategic partnerships for ecosystem restoration, community wildfire protection
By Lomakatsi Restoration Project Nearly $2 million is being invested in ecosystem health, wildfire resilience, and tribal workforce development within and adjacent to the community of Fort Bidwell, Calif., through a partnership between the Northern […]

TEACH Inc. Asking the Community to Help Foster Children
As the nation marks Independence Day, a local program is highlighting a critical issue facing America: the foster care crisis. This July 4, the Modoc CASA Program is encouraging community members to attend a special […]

Surprise Valley FFA students paint fire hydrants in town
In a collaboration with Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce, Surprise Valley FFA and Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department give Cedarville a red makeover The fire hydrants in Surprise Valley are getting a fresh, bright red makeover […]

Cedarville Woman Rebuilds Life After Devastating Drunk Driving Incident, Set to Become Advocate for Epilepsy and Drunk Driving
By: Chelsea Bacon A drunk driver who struck multiple pedestrians last year, leaving two in critical condition, is set to face sentencing at the end of October, during which she will hear victim impact statements […]

Hoop Wars Tournament Team Entry Forms
Hello everyone! The 28th annual Hoop Wars tournament is February 28th-March 2nd at the Surprise Valley High School Gym. The format for the tournament is double elimination. The entry deadline for Men and for Women […]
Graduation Season Celebrates Milestones and New Beginnings
As the graduation season unfolds, families across the nation are experiencing a range of emotions. For some, it’s the excitement of seeing their first child graduate, while for others, it’s another milestone with more children […]

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 […]

Pro Stock and Hobby Stock Racers hit Cedarville Raceway
The Modoc Heritage Foundation, Modoc County Fair Board and racer Donnie Richardson put together an amazing event last weekend, bringing the races back to Cedarville! According to Donnie, the event had been a collaborative effort […]
Gatherings
Thursday June 6th Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting/Public hearing There will be a special Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting/Public hearing for the MHSA 2024 updates; it is scheduled for Thursday June 6th at 3:30pm at […]

Modoc Farmers Markets Start July 13, Offer EBT for Local Food
By: Ary West The eagerly awaited Modoc Certified Farmers Markets are set to open their 2024 season on Saturday, July 13th in Cedarville from 9am to noon, followed by Alturas the next Saturday at the […]

THE EMOTIONS AND CATHARSIS OF TELLING OUR TALES
By Alan D. Bergman Joan, far right, with her nanny, in 1938. Not unlike a plumber unclogging a stuffed pipe, recalling our past and telling or writing our stories can release a floodgate of emotions […]

Happy Birthday Smokey Bear!
Smokey Bear is turning 80 on Friday, August 9th! Come to the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas to sign a giant birthday card for Smokey Bear and celebrate with a cupcake or popsicle and […]

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 […]

Surprise Valley Elementary Celebrates Annual Halloween Walk with Community Support
Students from Surprise Valley Elementary School enjoyed their annual Halloween Walk on Thursday, October 31, with local law enforcement and community support helping to make the event both safe and memorable. The day began with […]

Valley Farm Store: Bringing Sustainable, Locally-Sourced Goods to Cedarville
By Shelby Danley An exciting new storefront is set to soft-open this week in the Cressler-Bonner building on Main Street in Cedarville, aiming to make clean, sustainable, and locally-made goods more easily accessible to the […]

Surprise Valley Class of 2024
Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024