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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 […]

Three generations of Modoc Royalty. In 1978 Brandy Lynn Wilson (Malcolm) was crowned Little Miss Fandango. In 2017 Brandy’s son Richard “Pete” Malcolm was crowned Little Mr Fandango. This past weekend Brandy’s granddaughters Ava and […]

Press Release Provided by Modoc National Forest The Modoc National Forest, in partnership with the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Stewardship West, is proposing the Hollenbeck Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project.  The project is being planned for 1,666 […]

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 […]

The Clear Fire has reached 100% containment, with fire crews continuing mop-up operations in the coming days, according to the latest update from Modoc National Forest officials. This will be the final report unless significant […]

Many past Modocers came together this last week to train and teach local youth at a football camp held at Ed Carver Stadium. The camp, led by current football players and coaches, focused on mentoring […]

The Modoc National Forest is expanding its fire staff in anticipation of critical fire weather expected over the weekend and into next week. The U.S. Forest Service has brought in additional engines, crews, and equipment […]

Glass Fire is under way Firefighters Respond to Glass Fire in Doublehead Ranger District Multiple fire resources, including aircraft, engines, and crews, responded to the Glass Fire, a vegetation fire reported east of Glass Mountain […]

Photos provided by Modoc County Sheriff’s Office A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping off a cliff into a canyon at Pine Creek Reservoir, southwest of Alturas, early Saturday morning, authorities said. The initial […]

Modoc Fire Safe Council is proud to have assisted in the formation of a new National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Firewise Community recognized nationwide: New Pine Creek. This certification recognizes the wildfire prevention efforts across […]