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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 […]

Another Successful Children’s Forest
Modoc Fire Safe Council-Facebook The chill could not dampen the energy of the first graders from Alturas Elementary who opened this year’s Children’s Forest spring field trips. A 7-year-old’s earnest question—whether parents were allowed inside […]

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 […]

AmeriCorps Members of Modoc County make an effort to host local family events
Elizabeth Kiser reading at Lookout Library site. AmeriCorps members in Modoc County have been busy hosting events for local families and care providers since last fall. The director of First 5 Modoc, Nicole Hinton, expressed […]

Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run Set for September 14th
The community is invited to participate in the Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run, scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at 9 a.m. The event will begin at the Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, offering a […]

Fort Bidwell Youth-led Initiatives
For three years, youth from Surprise Valley Elementary, Shasta View, and the Lucky Clover Montessori school have interacted as a group that embraces the concept of a unified community. Friday Night Live Kids-East is the […]

Big Kudos to our MHS Honor Roll
Seniors Class of 2024 Juniors Class of 2023 Sophomores Class of 2026 Freshman Class of 2027

CalVada History Museum Opens This Weekend in Cedarville
The CalVada History Museum is set to open its doors this weekend at its new location on Main Street in Cedarville, inviting the community to explore the shared history of eastern Modoc County, California, and […]

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 […]

Ag Pass Program Supports Ranchers in Wildfire Season
As wildfire season nears, Modoc County is reminding local ranchers about the Disaster Livestock Ag Pass Program, in place since 2022, to support animal care and safety during emergencies. The Ag Pass is a permit […]

Surprise Valley Youth Wrestling Program Launches Fourth Season on the Mat
Wrestling, often considered one of the purest forms of athletic competition and one of the oldest organized sports in history, boasts many benefits to youth athletes that go far beyond physical development. Wrestling not only […]

Honoring The Heart of America: Celebrating Labor Day
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 […]

Nicholas Karrasch: Prints and Photographs
By Lawrence Rinder Nicholas Karrasch is well-known in Surprise Valley and vicinity for his paintings inspired by the geography and spirit of the local landscape. Karrasch’s mural-size chalk drawing of the Warner Mountains which hangs […]

Modoc County Public Health provides Free Vaccines
This October, the Modoc County Public Health Branch will be providing flu shots at several locations throughout the county. We are offering the vaccine free of charge to Modoc County residents who are six months […]

Dear Editor,
I appreciate your take on the water situation in the Klamath Basin. We’ve proven that it’s possible to farm and ranch and take care of the environment at the same time. Our farmers and ranchers […]

Two New Exhibitions at Cedarville’s Studio 540
By Lawrence Rinder Dave Muller, Drinking Trees, 2024 Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, is excited to announce Julie D’Amario: The Peace of Wild Places and Drawn from Nature, featuring work by Colter […]