There have been 24 earthquakes on the Sheldon Refuge, east of Fort Bidwell, in the last ten days. The majority of them are micro quakes, and can’t be felt by residents in the area. – from Jean Bilodeaux
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Modoc County’s Quiet Caregiving Crisis
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Surprise Valley High School Agricultural Education Program Honored with National Award
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Swinerton Construction Observes Moment of Silence to Honor Lives Lost in 9/11 Attacks
Swinerton Construction invited the community and partners to observe a minute of silence in honor of 9/11. Chad Day led the gathering and rang a bell three times to symbolize all the lives of first […]
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Nicholas Karrasch: Prints and Photographs
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Third Cutting Alfalfa Grown by Bushey Custom Farming & Haying. By: Shaelene Tims With fertilizer prices rising, Modoc County farmers are adjusting their strategies to maintain profitable alfalfa crops. Local agricultural expert Simarjeet Singh from […]
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