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Native Youth Were National Speakers
Left to right are Dr. Soto from the University of Southern California, and the RISE team of Berthea Townsend, Lisa Craig and Thomas Anguiano who delivered a vape prevention session at the National Tribal Tobacco […]
California Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis with $254 Million Seized in 2024
California’s United Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has intensified efforts against unlicensed cannabis operations, seizing $254 million worth of illegal products in 2024. The task force targets illicit cultivation, unlicensed retailers, and unauthorized delivery services […]
Canby Coffee Adventure Welcomes New Owners
Coffee Adventure, the small coffee shop in Canby, California, has new owners. Founder Shayla Derstine is stepping away to further her education, and the Wilcox family will keep the espresso machines humming. A Wilcox family […]
Hadwick Brings Highland Cattle to Capitol for Ag Day
By Shaelene Tims Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) joined farmers and ranchers at the State Capitol on March 19 for California Agriculture Day, an annual event celebrating the state’s farm and ranch economy. Hadwick and her […]
Senate cuts threaten Lassen County public broadcasting
Northern California’s public airwaves face a financial cliff after the U.S. Senate voted 51-48 early Thursday to roll back $1.1 billion already set aside for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The cut is part of […]
ROLE OF NATIVE YOUTH IN A NATIONAL MONUMENT
The College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California, hosted a United States Forest Service public listening session on December 7, 2024, regarding ancestral homelands of the Pit River Nation. Illmawi Tribal Citizen of the Pit […]
Pine Creek BBQ and Car Show Commences
A crowd gathered July 12 for the annual New Pine Creek BBQ and Car Show, which ran from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families moved from smoky grills to rows of open hooded cars while […]
Alturas Water Department Addresses Billing Error After Machine Malfunction
The City of Alturas Water Department is notifying residents of a billing error that occurred during this month’s water and sewer bill cycle due to a mechanical issue with the city’s bill-stuffing machine. According to […]
MJUSD Names New Principal
The Modoc Joint Unified School District has named Amy Welch intern principal of Alturas Elementary School for the 2025-26 academic year. Welch has served the campus in several leadership roles, including MTSS coordinator, summer school […]
Why Roadwork From Modoc to Reno Is Nonstop
By: Staff Writer Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 395 and the rural roads stretching from Modoc County to Reno may have noticed a surge in construction activity. This flurry of development is part of a […]
Lookout Resident Helps Catch Burglary Suspect in Rural Pursuit
By Shaelene Tims A quiet afternoon turned into an impromptu hero’s moment on Feb. 9, when a Lookout resident discovered a burglary in progress at his uninhabited home on County Road 93. According to the […]
Verizon Outage Leaves Modoc Customers in ‘SOS Mode’
A massive Verizon outage on Monday left customers across the U.S. without service, with many phones stuck in “SOS mode,” which only allows emergency calls. The disruption began around 9 a.m. ET and affected major […]
Fourth Graders Visit Modoc High Welding Shop
Fourth grade students from Mrs. Elder’s class at Modoc Elementary School visited the Modoc High School welding shop last week, joining the agriculture welding class for a hands-on learning experience. The elementary students wore full […]
Assemblywoman Hadwick Introduces Rural Advocacy Bill Package
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, R-Alturas, introduced a series of bills this week aimed at addressing key challenges in rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to increase funding for local programs, improve environmental safety and provide counties […]
Composting Dead Livestock Could Soon Be Legal in California
By: Shaelene Tims When most people think about how cows are raised, they picture grassy fields and meat-packing plants. But there’s another side to livestock production that often gets ignored: how to handle animals that […]
Suspect Sought in Pages Market Burglary
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 […]
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