It only takes one spark to turn dry grass into a wall of flame. Clear your defensible space, secure equipment, and call 911 at the first hint of smoke. Every shift, firefighters gamble with their lives—let’s lighten the odds for them.
A significant storm system is expected to impact Modoc County and surrounding areas starting late Tuesday, bringing colder temperatures, strong winds, and substantial snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. The storm will begin […]
Susanville, CA – In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Lassen Rural Bus (LRB) is continuing its tradition of providing free transportation to ensure a safe New Year’s Eve for the Susanville community. The free service […]
Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) has announced good news for customers. Two large transformers—needed for the Skedaddle Project—arrived in the U.S. from Mexico without any added tariffs. This saved local ratepayers around $2 million. LMUD […]
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Modoc High School was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Bill Belichick Foundation, which will fund improvements to the school’s baseball field, including lighting upgrades, fencing repairs, and general field maintenance. Kevin Marcussen led the […]
www.fs.usda.gov/modoc The Modoc National Forest is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bielecki as the new Forest Supervisor. Chris brings 25 years of experience with the Forest Service, having supported projects across numerous National […]
Modoc County residents should expect power outages throughout the summer as Pacific Power continues using wildfire safety settings to help prevent fires, city officials said in a recent newsletter. The outages are part of a […]
Vera Drew on Crafting a Trans Supervillain and Creating Comedy Chaos The People’s Joker is an explosive queer coming-of-age superhero parody and so much more. I spoke with the co-writer and director of the film, […]
National Forest to host Northwest Forest Plan public meeting at Adin Community Center Alturas, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 — The Modoc and Lassen National Forests are hosting a community meeting to share information about proposed […]
The Modoc Braves’ playoff dreams came to an end Friday night as they faced the Los Molinos Bulldogs in a high-scoring battle. Despite the Braves’ determined effort, Los Molinos’ powerhouse offense proved too strong, handing […]
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. […]
Jury selection started this week for Edward “Ed” Harold Biggs, a Westwood resident charged with the October 20, 2023, murder of Marty Robert Ashley, Sr. According to law enforcement reports, Ashley was found on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers with the Susanville Police Department (SPD) arrested 55-year-old Robert Wayne Simpson for disturbing the peace. Officers determined he was under the influence of drugs, and […]
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