A small tornado touched down in the fields off Jones Lane last Friday afternoon, surprising those who witnessed it happening. Jennifer and Elsie Flournoy, locals in the area, managed to capture a photo of the rare event. While dust devils are common in Modoc, especially with the area’s many ranches and high winds, this was an unusual occurrence for Northern California.
The Modoc Braves’ playoff dreams came to an end Friday night as they faced the Los Molinos Bulldogs in a high-scoring battle. Despite the Braves’ determined effort, Los Molinos’ powerhouse offense proved too strong, handing […]
The Modoc County District Attorney’s Office announced on its Facebook page that the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) is urging lawmakers to reinstate critical provisions in Assembly Bill 379 (AB 379). These provisions were originally […]
By Janyne Little University of California Cooperative Extension Managing cattle across vast rangelands has long been a complex challenge for ranchers and land managers. Conventional barbed wire fencing methods, while effective, can be costly, labor-intensive, […]
Submitted by Teach Inc Staff Participant Courtney Hagge and Duke taken by Northern Arrow Photography In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness month T.E.A.C.H. Inc. held the first annual Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run on Saturday, September […]
The Modoc Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, defeating Bonanza High School 51-9. The Braves set the tone early, scoring 26 points in the first quarter while limiting the Bonanza […]
TEACH Adult Education, in partnership with Garrett Ingram Trucking Company, is offering a training program here in Alturas for the CLASS A CDL License. Call 530-233-5399 for more information.
The Alturas Police Department is investigating multiple reports of gunshots being fired last week, including an incident Saturday afternoon near 2nd Street. Authorities confirmed they received several calls from concerned residents reporting the sound of […]
Students in the Modoc Community Organization for Rescue and Public Service (MCORPS) program have recently been immersed in a series of hands-on training sessions designed to expose them to careers in public safety. Over the […]
The Modoc High School JV Girls basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Monday, Jan. 13, with a 67-9 victory over Hoopa Valley. The Lady Braves set the tone early, scoring an impressive 41 points […]
College & Career Options Advisors Jillian Steinbrook-Cory and Chantz Witt recently took 28 students on an exciting trip to San Jose, where they toured San Jose State University (SJSU) and enjoyed a San Jose Sharks […]
We’re excited to welcome you to Modoc Family Optometry — your hometown destination for eye exams, glasses, and vision care you can trust. 🏡✨Whether it’s been a year (or a few) since your last check-up, […]
Are you excited to get into the holiday spirit? As the holiday season rolls around, many families love to add a special touch to their Christmas tree hunt. Instead of choosing a pre-cut trees from […]
Linda Newman, Commander, American Legion Post 163 The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, is inviting all members of Modoc County to join them in sponsoring young men and women to attend The American […]
Nationally recognized motivational speaker and former Miss R.I., Ashley Bendiksen, visited Modoc County teens on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Focusing on the importance of healthy relationships, positive mental health, and understanding teen dating violence, Ashley gave […]
A drunk driver crashed into a parked truck, and later drove it into a home in a quiet Alturas neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving residents shaken just days before Christmas. The incident began around 7 p.m. […]
By Chelsea Bacon Modoc County officials have confirmed that human remains discovered last year belong to Nicholas Robert Patterson, a member of the Pit River Tribe who went missing in January 2020. Patterson was 26 […]
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