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Farmers, Freelancers, and the IRS: Rural California’s Tax Reality
Tax season hits differently out here. It’s not about clicking through an app on the high-speed internet. It’s about whether your hot-spot signal will hold long enough to download a form or if your microwave […]
Swinerton Construction Observes Moment of Silence to Honor Lives Lost in 9/11 Attacks
Swinerton Construction invited the community and partners to observe a minute of silence in honor of 9/11. Chad Day led the gathering and rang a bell three times to symbolize all the lives of first […]
Off-Course Visitor Charms Local Artist’s Yard
By: Shaelene Tims It was an ordinary spring morning in California’s northeastern high desert when Surprise Valley plein-air painter Jean LeGassick noticed an extraordinary visitor outside her studio window: a rose-breasted grosbeak — an immature […]
John and Sydney Flournoy – 2025 Fandango Days Grand Marshals
By Harry Boulade Five generations of family farming and ranching has been the cornerstone and a family tradition for the Flournoys, extending a long history of conservation and stewardship that has been handed down through […]
Quincy Ends Modoc’s Season With 8-4 Victory
Modoc’s strong regular season didn’t translate into postseason success, as the Braves fell to Quincy 8-4 on Friday in a playoff matchup. Modoc had edged out Quincy 4-3 in their previous meeting earlier this season, […]
Hoop Wars Tournament Team Entry Forms
Hello everyone! The 28th annual Hoop Wars tournament is February 28th-March 2nd at the Surprise Valley High School Gym. The format for the tournament is double elimination. The entry deadline for Men and for Women […]
SNC to Hold Board Meeting, Field Tour in Modoc County June 4–5
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy, a California state agency dedicated to supporting the environmental, economic and social health of the Sierra-Cascade region, will host its quarterly board meeting and a public field tour June 4–5 in […]
Blue Lake Camp is Coming!
Blue Lake Camp is coming soon! Preparations are underway and camp staff is looking forward to our 70th year of offering a low-cost camping experience to kids entering the 4th through 8 th grades. The […]
Former Alturas Elementary Principal Beckie Lewis Named New Superintendent of Modoc Joint Unified School District
The Modoc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees has officially appointed longtime educator and administrator Rebecca (Beckie) Lewis as the district’s new Superintendent. The appointment was unanimously approved at the Board’s meeting on June […]
Bicyclist Killed in Collision on SR-299 Cedar Pass
A 20-year-old woman driving a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado struck and killed a bicyclist on State Route 299 Cedar Pass on Monday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision occurred at approximately 7 p.m., east […]
Feedback Sought on North State Jobs First Initiative Strategy
A new regional strategy aimed at fostering economic growth, improving job quality, and advancing health and environmental equity has been released for public input in the North State. The North State Planning and Development Collective […]
Registration is Open: Tour de Outback Returns June 21 with New Routes, Big Views, and a Proper Send-Off
Adel, Oregon — population 106 and elevation 4,548 feet — is gearing up to host its final hurrah as home base for one of Oregon’s most scenic cycling events: the 2025 Tour de Outback. This […]
When Waiting Is The Only Option
By Shaelene Tims For residents of rural California, access to healthcare is often a waiting game. Appointments cantake months, and for many, a routine doctor’s visit means driving hours to the nearest provider. Hospitals such […]
Historic Barn South of Lakeview Collapses in Snowstorm
A well-known and long-standing barn south of Lakeview collapsed over the weekend under the weight of heavy snowfall from the recent winter storm. The barn, which had stood for approximately 70 years, was a familiar […]
Modoc National Forest Begins Fall Prescribed Burning
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the […]
Escaped Debris Burn Destroys Structures in Janesville; Burn Permits Now Required
The CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit assisted the Janesville Fire District with an escaped debris burn Thursday afternoon that resulted in the destruction of multiple structures and vehicles. According to fire officials, a person burning debris […]
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