Congratulations to Haley Irish! Haley graduated this May from CSU Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. She is currently working at a nonprofit with those experiencing homelessness.
Graduation Announcement

Congratulations to Haley Irish! Haley graduated this May from CSU Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. She is currently working at a nonprofit with those experiencing homelessness.
Modoc County Department of Agriculture Modoc County. On July 17th and 18th, the Modoc County Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Modoc County Farm Bureau and University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) hosted an agricultural […]
By Shelby Danley An exciting new storefront is set to soft-open this week in the Cressler-Bonner building on Main Street in Cedarville, aiming to make clean, sustainable, and locally-made goods more easily accessible to the […]
#RecreateResponsibly on Independence Day Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service happily welcomes visitors this Thursday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, […]
The 28th annual Hoop Wars tournament is set to take place from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 2, at Surprise Valley High School. The tournament will kick off at noon on Friday, with teams […]
Music enthusiasts in Surprise Valley and beyond are gearing up for an extraordinary musical event as Grammy-nominated ensemble Agave takes center stage at Marchy Barn. The free concert, titled “From Her Hands,” is scheduled for […]
As wildfire season nears, Modoc County is reminding local ranchers about the Disaster Livestock Ag Pass Program, in place since 2022, to support animal care and safety during emergencies. The Ag Pass is a permit […]
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent burglary at Pages Market in Cedarville. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 10:45 […]
Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024
Students from Surprise Valley Elementary School enjoyed their annual Halloween Walk on Thursday, October 31, with local law enforcement and community support helping to make the event both safe and memorable. The day began with […]
By Laurie Wayne Those interested in safe harvesting, processing, preserving, and learning about California native elderberries are invited to attend 2 workshops held at the Cedar Pass Snow Park. The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, […]
As the Surprise Valley Wrestling Team wrapped up its fourth season, Head Coach Kermit expressed heartfelt appreciation for the student-athletes’ resilience, discipline and sportsmanship both on and off the mat. “This group has shown incredible […]
Jimmie Washoe Biography The Buckaroo Hall of Fame will be inducting Jimmie Washoe to membership at an official ceremony in Winnemucca, Nevada on August 31, 2024. Jimmie Washoe was born Jimmie Johnnie on November 23, […]
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Graduation practice for the Seniors will be at 10 am along with Graduate Brave BBQ.
The community is invited to participate in the Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run, scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at 9 a.m. The event will begin at the Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, offering a […]
Surprise Valley Wrestler, Hadassah Almanza, of Fort Bidwell, CA attended the 2025 Reno World Championships of Wrestling on April 3-6 at the Reno Events Center. Hadassah faced tough competition wrestling girls from New York, Oklahoma, […]
Jack Paddock honors Rod Gately at the Alturas Cemetery. Both were 1974 graduates of Modoc High School and Marine Corps veterans. Monday is a special day for veterans who have served in the United States […]