


Photos all by Bear Press Photography.
Photos all by Bear Press Photography.
The Modoc Fire Safe Council (MFSC) is calling on property owners, residents, and local agencies to join in updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for Modoc County. The CWPP is a critical tool for […]
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 […]
After six weeks of heavy competition, the Tri Cascade League junior high girls’ basketball season has come to an end. With Modoc Middle School (MMS), Surprise Valley (SV), Burney, Modoc Vineyard Academy (MVA), Tulelake, Fall […]
Varsity Boys:Miles Murray: 6th – 113lbsLewis Crumwell: 5th – 165lbs Varsity Girls:Eliza Pena: 4th – 130lbs On December 27th, three Modoc High Wrestlers competed in the Sierra Nevada wrestling tournament in Reno, NV. There were […]
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 […]
Back row: Left to Right: Assistant Coach Jillian Steinbrook-Cory, Helper Mya Sharp, Aubree Knighton, Maddie Moltzen, Vivian Huang, Faith Marquez, Laura LeNeave, Alliyah Sevilla, Ella Battram, Assistant Coach Cal Albright. Front row: Macy Benson, Nevaeh […]
Alexis Stonesifer peeling apples Naomi Mann cutting apples Criss Atkison cutting apples Anthony Martin and Criss Atkison making deviled eggs MHS Students in Mrs. Larranaga’s Living Skills class at Modoc High School got a jump […]
Covered California has reached a record 1.98 million enrollees for 2025, with 345,711 new sign-ups. This marks four consecutive years of growth, driven by enhanced premium tax credits and California’s Cost-Sharing Reduction program. “California’s uninsured […]
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 […]
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 […]
Conor Boyle, Ryan Weber, Jafeth Mendez, Jake Hallmark and Jordan Maddox after their big win In a grueling matchup under the scorching sun, five players from Modoc High School contributed to a triumphant 13-6 victory […]
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 […]
A coalition of local, state and national groups is hosting a wildfire prevention climate action volunteer event on Sunday, October 6 from 2-5 pm at the Veterans Park at 508 South Main Street in Alturas. […]
The Junior Varsity Braves took on their rivals last Friday night at home. Fall River Bulldogs came out to play and were quickly shut down by your Braves JV team rather quickly. Quarterback Tyler Guasp […]
Oh Hail, Snow is on the Way in Alturas