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Authorities Say Modoc County Bomb Threat is Unfounded
Authorities have deemed an alleged bomb threat in Alturas on Saturday as unfounded, according to a press release from the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. Stephanie Wellemeyer, the Modoc County auditor, county clerk and registrar of […]
Strong Community Support Shown at Annual Sheriff’s K-9 Association Dinner
The Modoc County Sheriff’s K-9 Association held its annual fundraising dinner Saturday night, drawing a strong turnout from community members, supporters, and law enforcement personnel. The event was considered a success by organizers, thanks in […]
Two Fort Bidwell Residents Killed in SR-299 Crash Near County Road 195
A tragic collision on the night of July 9 claimed the lives of two Fort Bidwell residents when a red 2016 Nissan Versa veered off the roadway and overturned along SR-299, west of County Road […]
MJUSD’s Cafeterias Serve Up Success
Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) is getting some well-deserved recognition for its improved school meals. School cafeterias can sometimes have a reputation for lackluster menus. But under Boal’s leadership, MJUSD has taken big steps […]
Alturas Residents Join National ‘Hands Off’ Protest Over Public Service Cuts
On Saturday, April 5, a passionate group of about 65 residents gathered in Alturas as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event, held on the lawn of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, aimed to […]
Modoc National Forest Medicine Lake Recreation Area Opening June 29th
The Wait is over, and Medicine Lake is now fully accessible from all roads leading to the campground. The official opening date for Medicine Lake is Monday June 30th. On this date, all campground services […]
Step Up for Justice: Why You Should Serve on Modoc’s Civil Grand Jury
Photo by Janice Betian By Scott Swasey 2024-2025 Grand Jury Foreperson for Modoc County In every California county, there exists a powerful yet often underrecognized force for justice and accountability: the civil grand jury. Composed of […]
Pacific Southwest Region Wild Horse Gather Planned – Mechanized Equipment Hearing Scheduled
Press Release from Modoc NF The United States Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region-Modoc and Inyo National Forests will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of helicopters and other mechanized equipment during wild horse […]
Supervisors Make Key Moves on Health, Roads, and Jobs
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors met June 10 in Alturas and made decisions on everything from mental health programs and jail medical costs to roadwork supplies and airport fencing. One of the main topics […]
Renae Sweet Honored for Exemplary Service in Emergency Medical Response
In front of peers from across the region, Modoc County’s own Deputy Director of Emergency Services, Renae J. Sweet, was honored with the Exemplary Performance Award at the Northstate Prehospital Conference in Redding, California, this […]
Alturas Rotary Clubs Make Improvements at JLS Sale Barn
By Laura Snell, Alturas Sunrise Rotary President This past year, the Alturas Rotary Clubs came together to apply for a Rotary District 5190 Grant to make improvements to the JLS Sale Barn. This grant is […]
How to Be a Good Neighbor in Alturas: Animal Rules You Might Not Know
Being a good neighbor in Alturas means knowing more than just basic courtesy—it means understanding the city’s animal rules, some of which might surprise you. Did you know Alturas has limits on how many pets […]
Fire risks in the Alturas region
The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program. This initiative encompasses residential properties, vacant lots, commercial establishments, government buildings, and parks and recreational facilities. The primary aim of this initiative is to […]
Alturas Man Killed in Rollover Crash on State Route 299
A 35-year-old man from Alturas was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Route 299, just west of County Road 73, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately […]
Free Film, Speaker Panel on Regenerative Agriculture
This June, the UC Cooperative Extension will host a film program and panel discussion highlighting land stewardship and how it impacts the local food supply, with showings in Modoc, Lassen, and Siskiyou Counties. The “Cows […]
Modoc JV Boys Fall to Trinity, Look Ahead to Rematch
The Modoc JV boys basketball team faced a tough loss to Trinity, falling 30-43 in their recent matchup. Despite their best efforts, the Braves struggled to keep pace with a strong Trinity offense, particularly in […]
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