The Modoc County District Attorney, Nina Salarno says, “wishing all the students at Alturas Elementary School an awesome school year! Learn, grow, and make lots of new friends”.
Modoc Soccer opened up their 2024 season in the Twilight Classic, the first ever soccer game played at night and on the football field in Modoc High School history. The Braves faced off against bitter […]
As the camping season draws near, visitors to Modoc National Forest are urged to exercise responsible recreation, with new restrictions set to take effect to safeguard the forest’s natural resources. Starting Sunday, April 14, 2024, […]
Red flag warnings and scattered thunderstorms prompted a temporary increase in staff and resources in the Modoc National Forests over this past weekend. Multiple agencies from all over the country were brought in to assist […]
Three generations of Modoc Royalty. In 1978 Brandy Lynn Wilson (Malcolm) was crowned Little Miss Fandango. In 2017 Brandy’s son Richard “Pete” Malcolm was crowned Little Mr Fandango. This past weekend Brandy’s granddaughters Ava and […]
A new fire broke out in Modoc this week, which fortunately was seen from a look out and crews were dispatched quickly. The Pencil Fire was reported at around 2:11 p.m. on Monday the 23rd […]
The Modoc County unemployment rate ticked up from 3.5 percent in December to 10.2 percent in January, according to the State Employment Development Department. The civilian labor force numbered 3,190 in January 2,024 with 2,860 […]
Hot Summer Car Show By Chelsea Bacon The 8th Annual “Hot Summer Car Show,” organized by the Modoc Heritage Foundation, took place on Saturday August 24th, despite being almost “a wash, literally,” according to event […]
This year, TEACH Adult Education received an $8000 grant from our local Dollar General. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 by Cal Turner and Cal Turner Jr. to honor Dollar General’s co-founder, […]
On April 26, 2024, there was a break in to the Active Construction Site at the Veteran’s Memorial and Dorris Park. Moving forward if anyone is caught or suspected of entering the site without authorization, […]
Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two individuals early Sunday morning after a traffic stop for expired registration that led to the discovery of drugs, driver with felony warrant and a stolen vehicle. At approximately 4:40 […]
As of Monday, there are 21 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 17 males. Jail capacity is 43. 05/27/24 WICKS, Oddin (age 41, Alturas) Arrested for criminal threats, disturbing the peace, and […]
Please join us on June 22 at the Niles at 2 p.m. to share memories, stories and enjoy time with each other as we Celebrate the Life of Jeff Sheetz. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Friday May 17th Traditional Hunter Education Course Traditional Hunter Education Course will be held in Alturas Friday May 17th. The course will be held at the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office annex, located behind the main […]
Photos provided by Modoc County Sheriff’s Office A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping off a cliff into a canyon at Pine Creek Reservoir, southwest of Alturas, early Saturday morning, authorities said. The initial […]
Once a Town Focal Point, the 1894 Church Moves to a New Location for Restoration, Thanks to Pearce Flournoy’s Generous Donation The Likely Community Church, originally known as Wheeler Memorial, was established in 1894 by […]
To the Editor, Fandango days are fast approaching . It is just not a day on the calendar, it’s a special day, the day we removed ourselves from tyranny. Remember it is our men and […]
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