Please join us on June 22 at the Niles at 2 p.m. to share memories, stories and enjoy time with each other as we Celebrate the Life of Jeff Sheetz. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Celebration of Life for Jeff Sheetz

Please join us on June 22 at the Niles at 2 p.m. to share memories, stories and enjoy time with each other as we Celebrate the Life of Jeff Sheetz. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Dear Editor, We want to thank the Modoc County Sheriff’s Posse for putting on the horse show in memory of our daughter Aimee. We know how much work goes into putting it on. She loved […]
Baseball and softball: March 21 at Tulelake; March 22 home against Portola. Golf: March 21 at Fall River. Track: March 23 at Central Valley.
Milton Patrick “Yogi” McGarva Justice prevailed for Milton “Yogi” McGarva, a tribal citizen of Pit River, who was stabbed to death in March of 2020. California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced the sentencing of […]
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, tragedy struck in Modoc County as authorities responded to reports of a downed aircraft near County Road 60, northwest of Likely. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a […]
How to Avoid Mosquito Breeding and Protect Yourself from Bites As summer approaches, the threat of mosquitoes and the diseases they can transmit becomes a significant concern. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they […]
By Shelby Danley The U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest responded to a fire near Hunters Ridge on the Big Valley RD at approximately 3:38 p.m. last Wednesday. The Hunters Fire was discovered by aircraft en […]
On May 30th, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander Sean Provart, on behalf of the entire Post membership, presented Warnerview Director of Nursing , Ed Johnson, with a brand new wheelchair for the residents at […]
Classic Category 1. John Buchan from Alturas California 1954 GMC COE 2. Jim Hays from Alturas 1956 Chevy Bel Air 3. Jerry & Sue Wendland from Alturas 1968 El Camino Modern Category 1. No […]
Multiple power outages affected the Alturas area last week, one of which had more than 2,200 customers without power throughout the county, according to Pacific Power’s outage map on Friday morning. Fortunately the outages only […]
The 3rd Annual MVA Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser, held on Friday, September 6th, at the historic Hotel Niles, drew a large crowd in support of Modoc Vineyard Academy’s mission to provide a Christian education in […]
Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties. Burn Permits are available online […]
By Shelby Danley September 11, 2001 is a day that will remain cemented in the hearts and memories of Americans forever. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost that morning in a series of terrorist attacks on […]
By Suzi Johnson Acting Modoc National Forest Supervisor with family at the Sisters Rodeo Parade The Modoc National Forest is pleased to welcome Ian Reid as the interim Forest Supervisor for the next 120 days, […]
On April 26, 2024, there was a break in to the Active Construction Site at the Veteran’s Memorial and Dorris Park. Moving forward if anyone is caught or suspected of entering the site without authorization, […]
By Shelby Danley Recently there has been some concern amongst Modocers regarding homeowners insurance policies, particularly with Nationwide. According to one community member, “Many people have received notices from Nationwide telling them to fix issues […]
In response to Don: I understand where you are coming from but, I do feel there is a comfort in knowing that if need be, there will be emergency personnel. Heaven forbid a fight were […]