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Modoc High School Honors Aimee Boulade with Block M Tournament Dedication
The Modoc High School community gathered with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to honor the late Aimee Boulade, a cherished member of the Modoc Brave family whose contributions left an undeniable mark on the school’s […]

Modoc JV Celebrates 100th Year of Football with Dominant Homecoming Victory
The Modoc Braves Junior Varsity football team marked a milestone in style, celebrating the 100th year of Modoc football with a commanding 49-6 victory during their Homecoming game. The Braves came out strong, scoring quickly […]

Modoc High to Host Financial Aid Night for Underclassmen Families
Modoc High School will host a Financial Aid Night on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the school library to help families of underclassmen begin planning for college costs. The event, organized by the […]

Fire near Upper Cal Pines leading to An Arrest
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 […]

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties
Effective Friday, Nov. 1, at 6:00 a.m., the burn permit suspension in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties will be lifted, according to CAL FIRE’s Lassen Modoc Unit Chief Eric Ewing. Landowners and residents in the […]

BLAST OF FUN at ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On a cloudy, downpour and hail, minimum day, twenty-two Friday Night Live Kids-West members opened a second Chapter year on September 11, 2024 with getting to know each other. Several previous 4th-graders returned as 5th-graders, […]

Alturas Sheriff’s Department Upgrades our Safety Features
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 […]

Upcoming Hunter Education Course Offered in Modoc County
Mule deer & doe in Cedarville Photo by Lea Huetteman Modoc County residents interested in obtaining their hunting licenses have the opportunity to enroll in a one-day Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, November 16, […]

Modoc Braves Face Back to Back Wins Against Trinity and Fall River
Modoc made it two straight wins over Trinity, cruising to a commanding 8-2 victory on Friday. With this latest triumph, the Braves have now tallied six wins this season by margins of more than five […]

Alturas Rural Fire Hosts Annual Christmas Movie Event
The Alturas Rural Fire Department invites the community to its annual Christmas movie event at the Niles Theater on Saturday, Dec. 7. This year’s featured film is Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer. Doors will open at […]

Bringing New Life to Veterans Memorial and Dorris Park
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 […]

Modoc High Varsity Volleyball Team Gains Momentum with Early Season Wins and Growing Chemistry
Left to right: Atty Williams, Ashlynn Albright, Caelli DePaul, Eliza Pena, Faith Marquez, Katie Erquiaga, Aubree Knighton, Jordyn Sandage, Allie Weber, Aaliyah Sevilla The Modoc High Varsity Volleyball team is off to a steady start. […]

Elsea Released After Violent Stand-off with Law Enforcement
Press Release Provided by District Attorneys Office Alturas resident Richard Lynn Elsea was arrested on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after a report of debris in the road led to a stand-off situation between a manic […]

Modoc Youth Board Honored at State Capitol for Advocacy Work
Members of the Strong Family Health Center Youth Board were invited to the California State Capitol this month in recognition of their advocacy to preserve the Modoc Braves mascot. The youth board visited the Capitol […]

Scam Targeting Modoc County Residents Claims “Sanctuary City” Status Change
Residents in Modoc County have reported receiving misleading mailers warning that Alturas could soon be declared a “Sanctuary City,” urging recipients to send money and sign a referendum against the alleged change. The letter, appearing […]

Modoc National Forest Headquarters notice of Office hour changes
Due to staffing limitations, the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas will have new operational hours until further notice beginning Monday Dec. 16th. The office, located at 225 W 8th Street, will be open on […]