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.
Thursday May 30th Visit the Bookworm Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, […]
This past week, the Modoc Braves faced a challenging game against long-time rival Lakeview, ending in a 33-0 defeat. However, the team showed flashes of determination and growth that are setting the stage for a […]
The Modoc County Library, Alturas Branch will be hosting a Cowboy Poetry event featuring Academy of Western Artists award winning poet, Larry Maurice. Larry has spent the last forty years as a Cowboy, horse wrangler […]
At the City Council meeting on August 20, 2024, Cheryl Nelson was honored for her twenty years of dedicated service to the Alturas City Council. Nelson, who first took office in March 2004, has been […]
Make your Summer Swimming Plans for 2024 Opening day for the City of Alturas Municipal Pool is June 14th. Pool schedule is to come in the near future but the City of Alturas has provided […]
Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer, it’s a day to honor the dedication, strength, and resilience of the American workforce. From the construction crews building our […]
113 Years Ago* – 1911 ALTURAS BOYS got back at Cedarville with an 11-2 win in baseball on Doris Field. They’ll now take on a very good Madeline team at the same place Sunday. . […]
Thank you from the Alturas Lions Club The members of the Alturas Lions Club would like to thank everyone who made the Lions Easter Egg Hunt a success again this year! Thank you to Cam […]
By Chelsea Bacon The Alturas Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged a vacant home off of Carlos St and two outbuildings Friday afternoon. The fire, which was contained to under two acres, was […]
By Shelby Danley The massive “Park Fire” started in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico last week, which exploded very quickly and has blanketed Modoc County in thick smoke ever since. As fires like this […]
In a bid to enhance law enforcement capabilities, Modoc County has announced the deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) across the region. The initiative, funded by Homeland Security, aims to enhance public safety through […]
A man has been arrested in Upper Cal Pines in connection to fires that took place over a week ago. The suspect, taken into custody in Sutter Creek, faces several charges, including taking a vehicle […]
A lot of service station gas pumps are starting to blast you with ads as soon as you start pumping gas with no way to turn them off. If you don’t want to be forced […]
Photos by Lea Huetteman In the afternoon, a visit to the Alturas Catholic Church offers a unique wildlife spectacle. Several stunning Mule deer bucks can be observed resting nearby, their antlers still covered in velvet. […]
By Shelby Danley Original Modoc Chamber building will be redone and reopened The Veterans Memorial and Dorris Park renovations, made possible through the Clean California Local Grant Program awarded in 2022, have been eagerly anticipated […]
Excitement is building in Alturas as the Annual Kids’ Fish Derby approaches, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Pine Creek Reservoir near Alturas. Organized by the Alturas Rotary Club, […]
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