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Little Gloves, Big Dreams: T-Ballers Gear Up for Opening Day
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Summer Meals Move to Alturas Elementary
By: Shaelene Tims The Modoc Joint Unified School District will operate its summer meal program out of Alturas Elementary School this year, due to ongoing construction at Modoc Middle School. Free breakfast and lunch will […]
Cheryl Nelson Honored for Two Decades of Service to Alturas City Council
At the City Council meeting on August 20, 2024, Cheryl Nelson was honored for her twenty years of dedicated service to the Alturas City Council. Nelson, who first took office in March 2004, has been […]
Blankets for Senior Citizens
Each year, the Rotary Club of Alturas identifies needs within our community and decides which situations we can address. This year, in the far northeastern corner of California, where temperatures dropped well below freezing for […]
Modoc County Unites to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
By: Heather Hadwick The entire Modoc County community is gearing up for a week-long celebration of Red Ribbon Week, from October 21st to October 25th. Modoc County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Modoc County […]
Alturas Elementary Students Dress as Tacky the Penguin to Wrap Up Polar Animals Unit
Mrs. Rulison’s class at Alturas Elementary School brought their study of polar animals to a lively close on Friday, Jan. 24, by dressing up as Tacky the Penguin, the lovable character from Helen Lester’s children’s […]
Youth Reels in Fun at Annual Fishing Derby at Ash Creek Wildlife Area
The Ash Creek Wildlife Area was buzzing with excitement and splashing lines as young anglers gathered for the Annual Fishing Derby held on June 14th. The event, which ran from 7 AM to 12 PM, […]
Property Tax Meeting in August
The California State Board of Equalization will hold its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing on August 20, 2025, in Sacramento. The hearing invites residents, taxpayers, and local officials to provide public comment on property […]
Modoc High School’s Adin Benson Commits to Simpson University Red Hawks
Modoc High School standout Adin Benson is taking his talents to the collegiate level, officially committing to play football for the Simpson University Red Hawks. Surrounded by family, friends, and coaches, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound offensive […]
Surprise Valley Youth Take Efforts to Reduce Underage Drinking
Friday Night Live-East is one of six after-school chapters of the Modoc County Friday Night Live Partnership for students in grades 9-12 at Surprise Valley High School. The work of those youth gained them attention […]
Alturas Man Ordered to Trial for 2023 Child Sex Abuse Charges, Remains Free
Sheriff criticizes judge’s decision; residents voice concern By: Shaelene Tims A judge ordered Abel Anastasio to stand trial on multiple felony charges involving the sexual abuse of a child following a preliminary hearing held Tuesday. […]
Firewood-Cutting Permits Sale for 2024 Season
The Modoc National Forest is providing an opportunity to gather fuelwood to reduce the risk of wildfires and provide wood to the community. To purchase a permit, visit the Modoc National Forest Headquarters in Alturas, […]
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 […]
Looking Back
113 Years Ago* – 1911 ALTURAS BOYS got back at Cedarville with an 11-2 win in baseball on Doris Field. They’ll now take on a very good Madeline team at the same place Sunday. . […]
Modoc County Officials Investigate Suspected Wolf Kills, Public Safety Concerns Grow
Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy assisted Russ Turner, a wildlife technician with USDA Wildlife Services, in investigating a suspected wolf kill on Friday. This marks the second suspected wolf attack on the same ranch in […]
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