(Video) Surprise Valley Service Club had its Mid-winter BBQ and Dessert Buffet took place on February 22nd

By Laura Snell, Alturas Sunrise Rotary President This past year, the Alturas Rotary Clubs came together to apply for a Rotary District 5190 Grant to make improvements to the JLS Sale Barn. This grant is […]
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By: Chelsea Bacon A drunk driver who struck multiple pedestrians last year, leaving two in critical condition, is set to face sentencing at the end of October, during which she will hear victim impact statements […]
Surprise Valley is gearing up for a lively weekend, with three separate events highlighting the region’s creative spirit and community life. Friday, Aug. 1 – First Friday & Art Opening at Studio 540 Local galleries […]
The Surprise Valley Education Foundation fundraising for an endowment fund with local “Pour with Purpose” Wine and Whiskey Tasting, September 26th. The Surprise Valley Education Foundation board is focused on creating a source of enduring […]
Mountain Jewels Home-Facebook RHI will take place at the Modoc High School Football Field. Registration is at 9:00am and the Opening Ceremony at 10:00am. Harry Boulade will be the MC for this event, as he […]
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. […]
Modoc Harvest invites applications from passionate and dedicated individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors. As a nonprofit organization focused on local food access and education, we seek candidates who can contribute to our […]
The Alturas City Council met in April and May to handle routine business and make decisions on several local projects and requests. In April, the council approved financial reports, staff promotions, and heard a request […]
Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy assisted Russ Turner, a wildlife technician with USDA Wildlife Services, in investigating a suspected wolf kill on Friday. This marks the second suspected wolf attack on the same ranch in […]
Beginning July 9, 2025, the Susanville, Alturas, and Quincy Areas will be committed to an enforcement campaign on US-395 from the Oregon border to the Nevada border. The focus of this enforcement campaign is to […]
The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, offering 13 parcels totaling 23,000 acres across Imperial, Lassen, and Modoc counties. The auction will be held online […]
On January 15th young people in the Friday Night Live-West (FNL) Chapter will launch a campaign to tackle Modoc County underage drinking. FNL is a youth-led program that builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth […]
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We recently published a letter to the editor under the pseudonym Concerned Citizen, which made a series of serious allegations against individuals affiliated with the Pit River Tribe. After publication, we became aware that the […]
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Urban and Community Forestry Program announced on April 6th that the application portal for the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act grants is now open. With the […]