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YOUTH EFFORTS TO COMBAT UNDERAGE DRINKING
On January 15th young people in the Friday Night Live-West (FNL) Chapter will launch a campaign to tackle Modoc County underage drinking. FNL is a youth-led program that builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth […]
Lava Beds National Monument Seeks Public Input on Proposed Camping Fee Increases
Lava Beds National Monument is inviting public comment on proposed increases in expanded amenity fees for the Indian Well Campground and the Indian Well Campground Group Campsite. Additionally, the park is considering making the Indian […]
Kids, Tractors, and Summer Traffic: Slow Down
By: Shaelene Tims As summer arrives and local kids begin to spend more time outside, Modoc County and surrounding communities are confronting ongoing concerns about speeding and traffic safety. Residents have noted troubling instances of […]
Mother’s Day in Modoc: Honoring Local Moms with Brunches and Community Spirit
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California’s Job Market Shows Mixed Signals in February 2025
California’s unemployment rate stayed at 5.4% in February 2025, even though the state lost 7,500 jobs. This follows an even larger job loss of 21,400 positions in January, according to the Employment Development Department (EDD). […]
Recent Thunderstorms Bring Lightning Fires to The Modoc NF
Modoc National Forest, along with off-forest resources assigned to the area, has responded to a total of 38 lightning-caused fires since July 24. These fires were ignited by daily thunderstorms that brought significant lightning to […]
Counties Tackle Wells, Recharge, and Water Planning in Bieber
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Surprise Valley High School Agricultural Education Program Honored with National Award
Surprise Valley High School’s agricultural education program in Cedarville, has been nationally recognized as one of the best programs in the country. The program received the 2024 National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Outstanding Middle […]
Public Meeting Announced to Address Groundwater Issues
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Classic Motorcycle Rally (INOA) Coming to Quincy
By: Staff Writer From June 16 through 21, classic motorcycles and their enthusiasts will return to the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds for the International Norton Owners Association 2025 Feather River Rally III. This marks the third […]
Modoc Supervisors Tackle Health, Roads, and Budget at June 25 Meeting
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(Video) One Spark is All It Takes — Protect Your Land, Protect Their Lives
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Man Injured in Adin Pass Crash, Dog Ruby in Safe Hands
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Spring Weather Rollercoaster: From Sunshine to Showers, Here’s What to Expect This Week!
Wed 10 Mostly Sunny 69°/34° 4% N 6 mph Thu 11 Sunny 72°/41° 3% SSW 17 mph Fri 12 Isolated Thunderstorms/Wind 64°/38° 30% SSW 21 mph Sat 13 AM Showers 61°/36° 50% N 14 mph […]
FIRST FRIDAYS ARE COMING BACK TO SURPRISE VALLEY
The Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce is at it again with a dedicated group of volunteers working hard to resurrect those magical Friday nights on Main Street in Cedarville. Plans are in the works to […]
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