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Farmers and livestock owners in Northern California are on high alert as thousands of Ebony Blister Beetles invade alfalfa fields, posing significant health risks, particularly to horses. These beetles, which release the toxin cantharidin, can […]

Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties. Burn Permits are available online […]

Photos provided by Lea Huetteman As temperatures soar in Modoc County, an accompanying phenomenon emerges: a notable increase in the population of farms and wildlife as mothers across the region give birth to their offspring. […]

Red flag warnings and scattered thunderstorms prompted a temporary increase in staff and resources in the Modoc National Forests over this past weekend. Multiple agencies from all over the country were brought in to assist […]

Gianluca Faia was sentenced to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges. Faia was arrested on April 17, 2024, following a high-speed police chase. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Faia […]

The Modoc 4H “Dirt Squirrels” Shooting Sports team competed in our Annual Top Shot Competition on Sunday April 14th. We had 22 members compete, disciplines offered were Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Muzzleloader and Archery. Our Top […]

Tex Dowdy brought over some inmates to cover up the damage The usually peaceful town of Modoc has recently experienced a surge in vandalism, with numerous buildings being targeted by taggers. Over the past week, […]

Photos provided by Modoc County Sheriff’s Office A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping off a cliff into a canyon at Pine Creek Reservoir, southwest of Alturas, early Saturday morning, authorities said. The initial […]

The Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging (PSA 2 AAA), established in 1980, continues its mission to support older adults and adults with functional impairments in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity […]