ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIANE DOLAN-PARRISH-WHALEN: You have chosen not to appeal the judgement against you; therefore, you are legally required to immediately. Pay the $10,090.00 you owe. You stated in court and in writing that you would comply […]
USDA Releases $20 Million in Paused Funding for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the release of $20 million in funding that was paused for review under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed that this […]
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 […]
Domestic Violence in Modoc County: Know Your Rights and Get Help
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Modoc County and across Northern California. In 2020, Modoc County reported 40 domestic violence-related calls for help, about 5.2 calls per 1,000 adults. While this is slightly below […]
Tragic News on the California Oregon Border
A 16-year-old, who would have turned 17 this month, was found dead Tuesday on a property in Lakeview, Oregon, leading authorities to charge the teenager’s mother and her boyfriend in connection with the death. According […]
Scam Targeting Modoc County Residents Claims “Sanctuary City” Status Change
Residents in Modoc County have reported receiving misleading mailers warning that Alturas could soon be declared a “Sanctuary City,” urging recipients to send money and sign a referendum against the alleged change. The letter, appearing […]
How to Spot and Avoid Scams: Simple Rules to Stay Safe
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people, using phone calls, emails, and text messages to steal personal and financial information. They often pretend to be from a bank, Medicare, or another […]
Student Threatens School Shooting in Rural North California
Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a social media threat directed at Long Valley Charter School on Feb. 19, 2025. According to a sheriff’s office press release, a juvenile posted threats of […]
TIME TO GET INVOLVED IN A POWERFUL BUT UNKNOWN MODOC COMMISSION
The Modoc Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) has an opening for a Modoc County resident to serve as the Public Member Alternate to complete a four-year term that commenced on May 1, 2023 and ending […]
Packed Town Hall Meeting in Modoc County Sparks Debate Over Wolf Management
Tensions Rise at Modoc County Town Hall Over Wolf Policy More than 300 residents gathered Tuesday night for a highly anticipated town hall meeting in Modoc County, where frustration over wolf management policies took center […]
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Jun 28, 2025
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