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As of May 13, 2025, the Rite Aid store located at 432 North Main Street in Alturas, California, remains operational and has not been listed for closure. However, this status may only be temporary as […]
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The Modoc Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, defeating Bonanza High School 51-9. The Braves set the tone early, scoring 26 points in the first quarter while limiting the Bonanza […]
Alturas Police Investigating Reports of Gunshots Near 2nd Street
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City Urges Residents to Be Fire Savvy
The Alturas Fire Department has started its yearly property inspections, aiming to reduce fire hazards across the community. This program covers homes, vacant lots, businesses, government buildings, and local parks. Fire officials are urging residents […]
White Bear Construction: Building the Future from the Ground Up in Modoc County
“Our proudest achievement is that we’ve done it with a small crew of local people from Modoc County,” says President Amanda Hoy. At the crossroads of tenacity, tradition, and technical expertise stands White Bear Construction, […]
Modoc Edges Out Mt. Shasta in Tight Contest, Then Seals Sweep with Second Win
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Youth Reels in Fun at Annual Fishing Derby at Ash Creek Wildlife Area
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BLM approves 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse Removal
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Small Lightning Fire Near Lauer Reservoir
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Phone Scam Warning – Fake Warrant and Payment Threats
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MHS Wrestling takes 3rd in Division III
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Modoc County Hosts RCRC
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By Janyne Little University of California Cooperative Extension Managing cattle across vast rangelands has long been a complex challenge for ranchers and land managers. Conventional barbed wire fencing methods, while effective, can be costly, labor-intensive, […]
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