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Alturas April 18, 2024

Alturas Rotary Club presents $2,000 to the Modoc District Fair

by Staff Writer

The Alturas Rotary Club hosted the October Brewfest and the proceeds were dedicated to the Modoc District Fair for outdoor tables and benches. Sandy Stevenson (left) was the chairperson for the October Brewfest, Macey Von Rader (center) received the $2,000 check on behalf of the Modoc District Fair Board, and Gail Eppler (right), President of the Alturas Rotary Club presented the check.

The 2024 Modoc District Fair is scheduled the last weekend in August and the new tables and benches will be appreciated by many fair attendees.

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Alturas October 23, 2024

Community Carnival Hosted by Modoc County Office of Education and Modoc High School

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Alturas January 30, 2025

Modoc Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Mt. Shasta despite Guasp’s career-high performance

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The Modoc High School Varsity boys basketball team fell to Mt. Shasta, 63-56, on Tuesday night, marking their second straight loss to the Bears dating back to February 2024. Despite the loss, the Braves saw […]

Alturas February 26, 2025

MJUSD’s Cafeterias Serve Up Success

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Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) is getting some well-deserved recognition for its improved school meals. School cafeterias can sometimes have a reputation for lackluster menus. But under Boal’s leadership, MJUSD has taken big steps […]

Alturas May 9, 2024

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Thursday May 9th Visit the Bookworm Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, […]

Alturas August 15, 2024

Mr. Elsea Faces New Charges After Second ArrMr. Elsea Arrested Again: History of Legal Troubles Emerges

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By Chelsea Bacon Richard Elsea has found himself in legal trouble once again, following his second arrest on August 11, 2024. This time, he faces serious charges including felony criminal threats, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and […]

Alturas August 29, 2024

Braves Dominate Butte Valley 6-1 in Shasta Cascade League Debut

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Left to Right Mason Prewitt, Rylan Hughes, Cache Knight, Caiden Imhoff, Nate Gallardo, Axel Salazar, Dominic Prewitt, Keegan Diven, Coach Sevilla, Randi Urban, Jayden Main, Savannah Connors, Irvin Salazar, Mackenzie Diven, Elliot Fuentes, Caelan Hughes […]

Alturas April 14, 2024

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Alturas September 23, 2024

Thankful Thursdays in Full Swing at After School Program

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Written by Heather Hadwick Photos provided by Heather Hadwick “We are so proud of our SEALS program and staff for focusing on gratitude and community. They have been doing this for years and I think […]

Alturas May 23, 2024

Gatherings

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Thursday May 30th Visit the Bookworm Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, […]

Alturas May 2, 2025

Step Up for Justice: Why You Should Serve on Modoc’s Civil Grand Jury

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Alturas May 7, 2025

Fort Bidwell launches Firewise USA

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Alturas September 27, 2024

Pacific Southwest Region Wild Horse Gather Planned – Mechanized Equipment Hearing Scheduled

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Press Release from Modoc NF The United States Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region-Modoc and Inyo National Forests will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of helicopters and other mechanized equipment during wild horse […]

Alturas August 29, 2024

Honoring The Heart of America: Celebrating Labor Day

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Alturas March 19, 2025

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Alturas October 2, 2024

Fall is Here! It’s Pumpkin Patch time!

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The Hadwick Family Farm Pumpkin Patch is excited to kick off its ninth season in Alturas on October 5th. Preparations are underway with activities being organized, hay bales gathered, corn stalks cut, and fall decorations […]

Alturas April 5, 2025

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On April 2, 2025, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Main Street in Cedarville, California. The search resulted in the arrest of 61-year-old Jodi Elian […]

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