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Modoc Braves Kick Off Season with Big Win and Celebrate 100 Years of Football: Home Opener Set for Friday”
Modoc Football players after their win with Kati Hallmark, the Modoc District Fair Queen. The Braves opened their season with a 34-20 win over Fall River at the Fall River Fair Bowl on the 28th, […]

Modoc Defeats Redding Christian 49-28 in Homecoming Game
The Modoc High School football team celebrated a triumphant Homecoming with a 49-28 win over Redding Christian on Friday night. The Braves’ offense dominated on the ground, racking up 284 rushing yards. Running backs Lewis […]

December Marks DUI Prevention Awareness Month, Law Enforcement Launches Local Campaign
While we know the most precious gifts should be delivered safe and sober, more and more people continue to choose to drive under the influence with drunk driving death rates at an all-time high. With […]
Gatherings
Thursday May 2ndVisit the Bookworm Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, F noon […]

Modoc JV Celebrates 100th Year of Football with Dominant Homecoming Victory
The Modoc Braves Junior Varsity football team marked a milestone in style, celebrating the 100th year of Modoc football with a commanding 49-6 victory during their Homecoming game. The Braves came out strong, scoring quickly […]

Modoc Braves Fall to Bulldogs in Playoff Battle, Ending Season on a High Note
The Modoc Braves’ playoff dreams came to an end Friday night as they faced the Los Molinos Bulldogs in a high-scoring battle. Despite the Braves’ determined effort, Los Molinos’ powerhouse offense proved too strong, handing […]

Balloon Fest; A Weekend of Fun Despite Weather Challenges
By Shelby Danley Balloon Pilot Lighting their Burner at Dusk during Saturday Evening’s Event This weekend’s Balloon Fest was another crowd-pleaser, with Saturday morning’s event going off without a hitch. Following a pancake breakfast served […]

Career Fair at the Park Soon
A community-wide career and resource fair will take place June 26 at Dorris & Veterans Memorial Park. The event, titled “Come Together for the People: A Cradle to Career Event,” invites local employers, service providers, […]

Staying Power: Modoc County’s Aging Population and the Youth Who Choose To Return
In Modoc County, quiet rural roads lead to a serious challenge: a rapidly aging population. With nearly one in three residents now over the age of 60, this remote corner of northeastern California is facing […]

Mt. Shasta hands Modoc first home loss, 4-3
Modoc entered Friday’s matchup against Mt. Shasta with an undefeated home record, but the Bears edged the Braves 4-3 to hand them their first loss on their own field this season. The Braves were unable […]

Alturas FFA Ag Welding Students Heat Up Holiday Season with Handcrafted Metalwork
Students in the Alturas FFA Ag Welding class are bringing festive spirit and craftsmanship to the holiday season with a collection of handcrafted metal items for sale. Led by instructors Holly Silvey and Dominic DeMoss, […]
Modoc JV Boys Basketball win Block M Tournament
The Modoc Junior Varsity boys basketball team captured the Block M Tournament title over the weekend, improving to 9-4 on the season. The Braves opened the tournament with a 49-34 win against Portola, led by […]

TEACH ADULT EDUCATION CELEBRATES GRADUATION
A very happy large group of family and friends attended the annual Adult Education Graduation on June 14th in the hall of the Federated United Community Church in Alturas. The graduates received their High School […]

‘Missing Man’ Present at Veteran’s Day Ceremony
At the Alturas Veterans Day Ceremony, held Monday, a small circular table with an empty chair sat solemnly on the stage as members of the Alturas VFW stood at the podium in front of it […]

2025 Ag Expo
Whether it was sitting in on the great lineup of speakers, connecting with vendors or just catching up with long time friends, over 100 people arrived at the Modoc District Fairgrounds in Cedarville, CA for […]

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 […]