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TEACH Inc. Holds 2024 Modoc Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving
Photo by Jessica Fredrick Left to right Courtney Hagge, Turkey Alex Acuna Jr., Luke Bagwell, Mateo Bowden, Michael Hall, Natalie Silva, Becky DeForest, Clint and Andie Johnson, Olivia Miklos, and Grinch Alex Acura Sr. TEACH Inc. […]
Modoc County turns out in force for packed holiday weekend
From fireworks on the water to parades through town, this year’s Fourth of July weekend delivered a full slate of community celebration across the county. The weekend kicked off with a lively First Friday event […]
A Library Card in Your Pocket: Californians Now Have Free Access to 300,000 eBooks and Audiobooks
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County residents can now access more than 300,000 free eBooks and audiobooks—no library card needed. The California State Library just launched California’s Bookshelf, a digital library that anyone with internet and […]
Federal Layoffs Affect Modoc County
By Shaelene Tims Federal workforce reductions are hitting rural communities hard, and Modoc County is feeling the impact. While recent layoffs have made national headlines, their effects are being felt locally, particularly among U.S. Forest […]
Modoc High Grant Writer Scores Again
Modoc High School is celebrating two recent grants that are bringing new resources and opportunities to students—thanks in large part to the behind-the-scenes efforts of grant writer Kevin Marcussen. A $3,000 award from the Dollar […]
BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on public lands, informed by the best-available science and input from local, state, federal, and Tribal partners. […]
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 […]
Current Wolf Protection Laws & Policy Challenges
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), gray wolves (Canis lupus) are federally protected in California, making it illegal to hunt, trap, or kill wolves without special authorization. The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) provides additional […]
Modoc Man Re-Arrested Hours After Release in Stalking Case
By Chelsea Bacon A Modoc County man facing felony stalking charges was re-arrested Friday, just hours after being released from jail under court order, according to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Allen Cavnar, 40, […]
Alturas Rotary brings back Great Duck Race after 23 years to float fun and fund community causes
By Chelsea Bacon After a 23-year hiatus, the rubber ducks are making their return to Alturas. The Rotary Clubs of Alturas are reviving the beloved Great Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, July 5, following the […]
Biden Designates Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California
A view of Medicine Lake and Little Medicine Lake, from Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California. (USDA Forest Service photo by Bob Wick) On Jan. 7, 2025, President Joe Biden designated the Sáttítla […]
First Sid Collins Memorial Scholarship awarded to Modoc girl
The first Sid Cullins Memorial Scholarship was awarded this week during Senior Awards Night at Modoc High School, honoring the memory of longtime Alturas Police Officer Sid Cullins. The $3,000 scholarship was presented by Officer […]
Summer Meals Move to Alturas Elementary
By: Shaelene Tims The Modoc Joint Unified School District will operate its summer meal program out of Alturas Elementary School this year, due to ongoing construction at Modoc Middle School. Free breakfast and lunch will […]
Assemblywoman Hadwick Joins Bipartisan Call to Protect Head Start Funding
Alturas Head Start Facebook On Wednesday April 7th, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) joined a bipartisan group of legislators, including Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) and Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), in […]
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 […]
Domestic Altercation Leads to Arrest in Sparks, NV
Modoc County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported domestic altercation Monday at approximately 7:40 a.m. near the XL Reservation, authorities said. Deputies said one victim sustained minor injuries during the incident, in which the suspect […]
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