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Braves Show Sparks in Narrow 35-30 Loss to Weed, Prepare for Home Clash with Mt. Shasta
Weed defeated Modoc 35-30 Friday night in a hard-fought game. Modoc’s offense had a great rushing attack and the defense did an excellent job corralling the Cougar’s offense. Wyatt Valena believes in the Modoc Braves […]

UC Awards Sadie Camacho Spot Award
By: Laura Snell, Modoc County Director UC Cooperative Extension Modoc County awarded Sadie Camacho a spot award for her exemplary leadership in the “My Hometown is Cool” program delivery to Modoc High School freshman this […]

JV Volleyball Battles Hard, Shows Improvement Despite Tough Losses
The Modoc JV volleyball team faced a challenging stretch of games, falling to Mt. Shasta, Trinity, and Fall River over the past week. Despite the losses, the team is showing signs of improvement as they […]

Modoc JV Braves Stomp on Quincy Trojans (56-8)
JV Braves defeated Quincy Trojans last Friday night at their first home game of the season. Offense had a great game with Trustin Thomas at quarterback with 3/5 completions and a total 107 passing yards. […]
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 […]

TEACH ADULT EDUCATION CELEBRATES GRADUATION
A very happy large group of family and friends attended the annual Adult Education Graduation on June 14th in the hall of the Federated United Community Church in Alturas. The graduates received their High School […]

Tragic Accident on Hwy 139 Claims Life of 9-Year-Old, Injures Two Others
A devastating accident occurred on the morning of Saturday, November 16th, on Highway 139, south of County Road 91, claiming the life of 9-year-old Addilynne Sheila Mae Marie Schibbelhut and leaving two others with moderate […]

“Startling Boom in Alturas”
On Friday, April 19, 2024, a blaze rattled the tranquility of N. East Street, leaving residents shaken by a sudden explosion and blowing smoke. The incident, which occurred around 2:45 PM, prompted swift action from […]
Stay Cool this summer at the Alturas Municipal Pool
Make your Summer Swimming Plans for 2024 Opening day for the City of Alturas Municipal Pool is June 14th. Pool schedule is to come in the near future but the City of Alturas has provided […]

Methamphetamine Seized in Cedarville Drug Arrest
On April 2, 2025, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Main Street in Cedarville, California. The search resulted in the arrest of 61-year-old Jodi Elian […]

Modoc JV Girls Basketball Dominates Bonanza in 51-9 Victory
The Modoc Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, defeating Bonanza High School 51-9. The Braves set the tone early, scoring 26 points in the first quarter while limiting the Bonanza […]

Alturas Rural Fire Hosts Annual Christmas Movie Event
The Alturas Rural Fire Department invites the community to its annual Christmas movie event at the Niles Theater on Saturday, Dec. 7. This year’s featured film is Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer. Doors will open at […]

First 5 Celebrates the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025
First 5 Modoc is pleased to announce its celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration that focuses public attention on the […]

Officer Core Alturas Lodge 1756 for 2024-2025
Top Row: David Holman, Joe Moreo, Jim Rollins, Dan Vierra, Curtis Schmidt, Curtis Leslie Bottom Row Left to Right: Steve Riley, Craig Flournoy, Alex Moreo, Exalter Riler, Sal Castellanos, Jo Cheney, Tyler Stains, Danny Parker.

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 […]

Honoring The Heart of America: Celebrating Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer, it’s a day to honor the dedication, strength, and resilience of the American workforce. From the construction crews building our […]