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.
Students from Modoc Vineyard Academy (MVA) spent the past several weeks selling raffle tickets in lieu of MVA’s second annual Duck Race Fundraiser which took place on Sunday, Oct. 26. MVA, a private Christian-based school […]
Mule deer & doe in Cedarville Photo by Lea Huetteman Modoc County residents interested in obtaining their hunting licenses have the opportunity to enroll in a one-day Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, November 16, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Modoc Performing Arts Theater is bringing the Verdeen Family of Sweetgum, Texas to the ACT Niles Theater stage. “The Last Round-up of the Guacamole Queens” is the third and last play in the trilogy […]
The Alturas Fire Department will be SUSPENDING all burning and burn permits starting on June 27th, 2024 in response to dry conditions and fire hazards. Alturas Fire Department personnel will continue to monitor weather conditions […]
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 […]
Firefighters contained a vegetation fire in Adin on October 8 after it spread to 15 acres, prompting an evacuation order for the nearby town. The fire, which started around noon near the local cemetery, was […]
Swinerton Construction will be acknowledging the 23rd anniversary of the Terrorist attacks on our country on September 11, 2001 and honoring those brave civilians, firefighters, police, and first responders who stepped up to serve and […]
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, […]
The Modoc Braves Junior Varsity football team marked a milestone in style, celebrating the 100th year of Modoc football with a commanding 49-6 victory during their Homecoming game. The Braves came out strong, scoring quickly […]
By Shelby Danley Modoc High School (MHS) held its first College & Career Fair in almost eight years last week, thanks to the coordination efforts of Jill Steinbrook-Cory and Chantz Witt from College Options! The […]
Modoc County’s Junior High girls’ basketball teams hit the court on Saturday, Nov. 9 for another day packed full of competition at the Big Valley Jr. High Basketball Tournament hosted at Big Valley High School […]
Submitted by Teach Inc Staff Participant Courtney Hagge and Duke taken by Northern Arrow Photography In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness month T.E.A.C.H. Inc. held the first annual Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run on Saturday, September […]
Excitement is building in Alturas as the Annual Kids’ Fish Derby approaches, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Pine Creek Reservoir near Alturas. Organized by the Alturas Rotary Club, […]
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