Rancher tells Modoc Fish, Game Recreation commission that wolves killed a calf on his ranch west of Alturas

By: Shaelene Tims The Rotary Club of Alturas brought families to Pine Creek Reservoir this past weekend for the beloved annual Kids Fish Derby, a Modoc County tradition that has endured for generations. Dozens of […]

On May 31, 2025, the David Z Foundation Chief Academic Officer, Dan Roeder, announced that Surprise Valley and Modoc Joint Unified School District students were recognized at the 46th Annual Telly Awards. Their RISE-MESA and […]

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 […]

History is a beautiful thing. Whether it is family history, world history, or even a small piece of local history, we can all agree that there is something special about taking a step back in […]

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, […]

The Alturas Fire Department has started its yearly property inspections, aiming to reduce fire hazards across the community. This program covers homes, vacant lots, businesses, government buildings, and local parks. Fire officials are urging residents […]

By: Heather Hadwick The entire Modoc County community is gearing up for a week-long celebration of Red Ribbon Week, from October 21st to October 25th. Modoc County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Modoc County […]

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,” […]

On April 11 2025, Modoc Middle School (MMS), Surprise Valley Jr/Sr High School (SVHS) and Tulelake High School (THS) sent fifteen RISE-MESA students to the much-anticipated Regional MESA Day at Contra Costa College in San […]