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

Modoc County Sustainable Pest Management Ag Tour
Modoc County Department of Agriculture Modoc County. On July 17th and 18th, the Modoc County Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Modoc County Farm Bureau and University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) hosted an agricultural […]
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.

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 […]

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 […]

Historic Louieville Ready for the County Fair
By Shelby Danley Members of the Cal Vada History Foundation spent a few hours on Monday morning preparing and tidying up the historic Louieville buildings at the Modoc County Fairgrounds! Every year, these buildings are […]

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 […]

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 […]

Two Get Inducted into Buckaroo Hall of Fame
Jimmie Washoe Biography The Buckaroo Hall of Fame will be inducting Jimmie Washoe to membership at an official ceremony in Winnemucca, Nevada on August 31, 2024. Jimmie Washoe was born Jimmie Johnnie on November 23, […]

Two Rescued After Vehicle Slides Off Road on Cedar Pass
Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted multiple emergency agencies in rescuing two individuals whose vehicle slid off the road on Cedar Pass late Friday night. According to authorities, the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office responded to the […]

Learn to Graft Apple Trees with Modoc Harvest
Interested in learning how to graft apple trees? The Heritage Fruit Tree Project is offering two hands-on grafting workshops on Saturday, March 8th, at the Veterans’ Hall in Cedarville. Sessions will run from 10am-12pm and […]

Enjoy the Starry Skies This July 4 When Celebrating at National Forests
#RecreateResponsibly on Independence Day Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service happily welcomes visitors this Thursday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, […]

28th Annual Hoop Wars Tournament Set for February 28-March 2 at Surprise Valley High School
The 28th annual Hoop Wars tournament is set to take place from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 2, at Surprise Valley High School. The tournament will kick off at noon on Friday, with teams […]

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 […]

Surprise Valley Students dedicate their time to Friday Night Live Program
In Surprise Valley, California, the energy and commitment of young advocates in Friday Night Live programs have been on full display throughout the month of April. As part of the fourth annual FNL Advocacy Day, […]

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, […]