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Alturas’s Annual Balloon Fest Takes Off This Weekend
By Shelby Danley September in Alturas brings more than just cooler weather, it also marks the return of the beloved Balloon Fest! Every year, the Alturas Chamber of Commerce collaborates with balloon pilots, local businesses, […]
Modoc High Varsity Volleyball Team Gains Momentum with Early Season Wins and Growing Chemistry
Left to right: Atty Williams, Ashlynn Albright, Caelli DePaul, Eliza Pena, Faith Marquez, Katie Erquiaga, Aubree Knighton, Jordyn Sandage, Allie Weber, Aaliyah Sevilla The Modoc High Varsity Volleyball team is off to a steady start. […]
The 2024 Wild Horse Gather is set to begin on October 28th, 2024
Press Release Provided by Modoc NF The USDA Forest Service will begin gathering 500 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory on October 28th, 2024, to continue moving toward the 206-402 appropriate […]
Mr. Elsea Faces New Charges After Second ArrMr. Elsea Arrested Again: History of Legal Troubles Emerges
By Chelsea Bacon Richard Elsea has found himself in legal trouble once again, following his second arrest on August 11, 2024. This time, he faces serious charges including felony criminal threats, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and […]
Modoc County Public Health provides Free Vaccines
This October, the Modoc County Public Health Branch will be providing flu shots at several locations throughout the county. We are offering the vaccine free of charge to Modoc County residents who are six months […]
Blue Lake Summer Camp Wraps up 69th Year
By Shelby Danley Olson Hall, Dining and Kitchen Building at Blue Lake Camp The Blue Lake Summer camp has been a long standing tradition for kids in Modoc and surrounding Counties, and just closed out […]
40th Annual Masten Ramsey Stock Horse Jubilee
The 40th Annual Masten Ramsey Stock Horse Jubilee took place last weekend, attracting numerous participants from the local community. Saturday’s schedule included various single horse events and a Calcutta for the junior team events. On […]
Fire Hazards Prompt Suspension of All City of Alturas Burn Permits
The Alturas Fire Department will be SUSPENDING all burning and burn permits starting on June 27th, 2024 in response to dry conditions and fire hazards. Alturas Fire Department personnel will continue to monitor weather conditions […]
American Legion Holding a Pancake Breakfast
American Legion Post 163 invites you to a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 4th from 8 am – 10 am at the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 508 S Main Street in Alturas. Menu includes […]
Looking Back
113 Years Ago – 1911 MODOC HIGH School completed this year with a 23 percent enrollment increase. There are 28 boys and 43 girls now enrolled; however, attendance was only 53.4 percent. . The Town […]
Historic Modoc County Record Building For Sale: Endless Business Potential Awaits!
Own a Piece of History! The charming historic former Modoc County Recordbuilding is now for sale, offering endless potential for your next venture. Located ina prime spot, this property is perfect for retail, office space, […]
Bicyclist Killed in Collision on SR-299 Cedar Pass
A 20-year-old woman driving a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado struck and killed a bicyclist on State Route 299 Cedar Pass on Monday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision occurred at approximately 7 p.m., east […]
BLM Adopts Categorical Exclusions to Expedite Geothermal Energy Permitting
In a move aimed at facilitating geothermal energy exploration on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the adoption of two categorical exclusions from the United States Forest Service and the Department of […]
Stay Cool this summer at the Alturas Municipal Pool
Make your Summer Swimming Plans for 2024 Opening day for the City of Alturas Municipal Pool is June 14th. Pool schedule is to come in the near future but the City of Alturas has provided […]
Blue Pickup Crashes Into Alturas Post Office
In a surprising incident last week, a blue pickup truck lost control and collided with the side of the Alturas Post Office. Authorities confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The driver […]