Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024
Surprise Valley Class of 2024

Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024
Modoc County Department of Agriculture Modoc County. On July 17th and 18th, the Modoc County Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Modoc County Farm Bureau and University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) hosted an agricultural […]
By Shelby Danley The 24th Annual Woolgathering at Warner Mountain Weavers in Cedarville has come to a close. This week-long celebration of fiber arts, dyeing, and traditional craftsmanship showcased the talents of the instructors, the […]
By Laurie Wayne Those interested in safe harvesting, processing, preserving, and learning about California native elderberries are invited to attend 2 workshops held at the Cedar Pass Snow Park. The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, […]
By Lawrence Rinder Dave Muller, Drinking Trees, 2024 Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, is excited to announce Julie D’Amario: The Peace of Wild Places and Drawn from Nature, featuring work by Colter […]
Seeing growth in Modoc is a beautiful and exciting thing!
Jimmie Washoe Biography The Buckaroo Hall of Fame will be inducting Jimmie Washoe to membership at an official ceremony in Winnemucca, Nevada on August 31, 2024. Jimmie Washoe was born Jimmie Johnnie on November 23, […]
Interested in learning how to graft apple trees? The Heritage Fruit Tree Project is offering two hands-on grafting workshops on Saturday, March 8th, at the Veterans’ Hall in Cedarville. Sessions will run from 10am-12pm and […]
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Graduation practice for the Seniors will be at 10 am along with Graduate Brave BBQ.
Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District’s Agricultural program is being named the National Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Program Award. In June Mrs. Schritfield attended the California Agricultural Teachers Association (CATA) conference in San Luis Obispo, […]
Thursday June 6th Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting/Public hearing There will be a special Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting/Public hearing for the MHSA 2024 updates; it is scheduled for Thursday June 6th at 3:30pm at […]
From left to right; Modoc resident Fred Bailey, DA Salarno, Sheriff Dowdy, Fair Queen Kati Hallmark. Photo Taken by Mallory Adams. Modoc County District Attorney Nina Salarno enjoyed riding in the Modoc County Fair parade […]
The Surprise Valley community came together on Sunday, December 1st, to celebrate the annual Tree Lighting at the Surprise Valley Senior Center. The event, a beloved local tradition, was filled with holiday cheer, caroling, and […]
The Surprise Valley FFA is seeking sponsors for its annual project competition, which recognizes students for their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. The competition, set for April 23, allows students to present their project records, […]
A Modoc County resident has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a Surprise Valley woman, marking the first fentanyl-related murder case in Modoc County. Dirk Aalpoel, 33, of Fort […]
Smokey Bear is turning 80 on Friday, August 9th! Come to the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas to sign a giant birthday card for Smokey Bear and celebrate with a cupcake or popsicle and […]
The Heritage Fruit Tree Project, an initiative under Modoc Harvest dedicated to preserving agricultural history, is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for apple lovers and gardeners in the Modoc County area. On September 14th, […]