Glass Fire is under way

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 […]

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 […]

By Harry Boulade In 2006, after an illustrious career spanning a little over four decades in Modoc County government, long-time resident and past Modoc County Clerk Maxine Madison decided to call it quits and retire […]

By: Candy Maidens of Cedarville, CA

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 […]

Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two individuals early Sunday morning after a traffic stop for expired registration that led to the discovery of drugs, driver with felony warrant and a stolen vehicle. At approximately 4:40 […]

A new fire broke out in Modoc this week, which fortunately was seen from a look out and crews were dispatched quickly. The Pencil Fire was reported at around 2:11 p.m. on Monday the 23rd […]

To the Editor, Fandango days are fast approaching . It is just not a day on the calendar, it’s a special day, the day we removed ourselves from tyranny. Remember it is our men and […]