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Photo provided by Modoc County Sheriffs Office  A Modoc County jury has found Ruben Martinez Williams of Fort Bidwell guilty of attacking a deputy and ignoring court orders, the district attorney’s office said. Jurors last […]

Expansion is happening at Redding Rancheria Head Start and Childcare.  This growing educational facility serves Native American families in Shasta County, providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate services for children while celebrating the cultural traditions of the […]

The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the forest, enhancing its overall […]

The Modoc National welcomes public input to develop a grant application for State of California off-highway vehicle, also known as OHV, recreation funds. The Modoc National Forest is developing a California State Parks Off-Highway Motor […]

A tragic single-vehicle accident on Friday, January 10, 2025, resulted in the death of Jonathan Swift Hurt II, a 62-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada. The fatal collision occurred on US-395, north of County Road 53, […]

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 […]

VALLEJO, Calif., Dec. 2, 2024 — The Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is hosting a public listening session for input on proposed legislation to establish the Sáttítla National Monument in northern California. The session is […]

By Sen. Megan Dahle Nobody wants to land in the hospital, but the one time most of us are happy to be there is to see the miracle of childbirth safely and professionally attended.  After […]

The Medicine Lake Recreation Area campgrounds are currently closed, but we’re excited to announce that we hope to reopen them by the end of June, or at the latest, by the first week of July. […]

Spring–Fall Construction Season Preview for Local Highways Road construction season has arrived, and Modoc County residents will see several important highway projects from spring through fall of 2025. These improvements aim to enhance road surfaces, […]