A small tornado touched down in the fields off Jones Lane last Friday afternoon, surprising those who witnessed it happening. Jennifer and Elsie Flournoy, locals in the area, managed to capture a photo of the rare event. While dust devils are common in Modoc, especially with the area’s many ranches and high winds, this was an unusual occurrence for Northern California.
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. […]
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. […]
Due to staffing limitations, the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas will have new operational hours until further notice beginning Monday Dec. 16th. The office, located at 225 W 8th Street, will be open on […]
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]
In a move aimed at facilitating geothermal energy exploration on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the adoption of two categorical exclusions from the United States Forest Service and the Department of […]
After flying high against Fall River on Friday, with a 15-4 win, Modoc came back down to earth. The Braves fell just short of the Mazama Vikings by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. For […]
Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) is getting some well-deserved recognition for its improved school meals. School cafeterias can sometimes have a reputation for lackluster menus. But under Boalās leadership, MJUSD has taken big steps […]
The Modoc Junior varsity football team extended its undefeated season with a 32-0 victory over Lassen High School. Coach David Toaetolu stated, āThe Grizzlies came out to protect their home field advantage but were quickly […]
Damian Johnson for the lay-up with #32 Josh Minto, #22 Easton Knight, #31 Rylan Hughes and #33 Steele McCulley ready to support the team. The Modoc High School Boys Basketball team wrapped up their season […]
Thursday May 30th Visit the Bookworm Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, […]
First 5 Modoc is pleased to announce its celebration of the Week of the Young ChildĀ®, April 5-11, 2025. The Week of the Young ChildĀ® is an annual celebration that focuses public attention on the […]
The Lady Braves JV Basketball team secured second place at the Block M Tournament this past weekend with impressive performances across three games. The Braves started the tournament strong with a dominant 54-4 victory over […]
Modoc High School hosted the 36th Annual North East Classic on December 13th & 14th. Modoc finished second in Large schools as a team. Coach Wood was also recognized with an Achievement Award for his […]
The Modoc Braves secured a 31-20 victory over the Portola Tigers on Friday, thanks to a strong rushing attack, solid defense, and standout special teams. Modocās offensive line led the way, helping the team rack […]
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