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By Shaelene Tims Modoc County farmers may not be seeing swarms of grasshoppers yet, but researchers say a surge could be just around the corner. Early activity observed in Northern California suggests a potential outbreak, […]
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 […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Batter Up with Carter Anderson at the Big Pancake Breakfast
It was all smiles, syrup, and sports at the Modoc County Little League Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office and a local business. Players packed the field opening weekend for a morning […]
Alturas Fire Department Investigates Blaze at Vacant Home
By Chelsea Bacon The Alturas Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged a vacant home off of Carlos St and two outbuildings Friday afternoon. The fire, which was contained to under two acres, was […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bottle Shop in Alturas Closed Due to Fire
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]
Modoc Rallies Late to Defeat Hoopa Valley in a Thrilling Match
Modoc JV boys beat Hoopa Valley 35-29 The Modoc Braves pulled off an impressive comeback victory against Hoopa Valley, defeating them 35-29 in an exciting and hard-fought game. Both teams started evenly in the first […]
Modoc School District Faces Mascot Change Following New Legislation
Modoc School District is preparing for a major transition after the recent passage of Assembly Bill 3074, which mandates the replacement of the district’s longtime mascot, the Modoc Braves. The legislation is part of a […]
Federal Education Cuts Raise Questions for Local Schools
By Staff Writer As the federal government moves to downsize the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), rural communities like Modoc County could see changes to school funding and programs. While supporters argue that eliminating the […]
As long as there are kids in Modoc, the doors will stay open
By: Shaelene Tims That’s the message Superintendent Tom O’Malley wants to make clear. As debate swirls around the future of the U.S. Department of Education and rural schools across the country brace for funding cuts, […]
City of Alturas Public Works Department Issues Announcement
The City of Alturas Public Works Department recently issued a public service announcement urging water and sewer customers to flush only toilet paper. They emphasized avoiding flushing any other products, including those marketed as “flushable,” […]
Just Short: Braves defeated
After flying high against Fall River on Friday, with a 15-4 win, Modoc came back down to earth. The Braves fell just short of the Mazama Vikings by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. For […]
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 National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available Soon
Are you excited to get into the holiday spirit? As the holiday season rolls around, many families love to add a special touch to their Christmas tree hunt. Instead of choosing a pre-cut trees from […]
Alturas Elks #1756 Officer Installation for 2025-2026
Front row L-R: Craig Flournoy: Chaplain, Alex Moreo: Leading Knight, Aaron Zufelt: Exalted Ruler, Joe Moreo: Esquire, Back Row, Devon King: Inner Guard, Tyler Stains: Loyal Knight, Jim Rollins : Treasurer, Danny Parker: Secretary, Sal […]
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