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.
College & Career Options Advisors Jillian Steinbrook-Cory and Chantz Witt recently took 28 students on an exciting trip to San Jose, where they toured San Jose State University (SJSU) and enjoyed a San Jose Sharks […]
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 […]
On a cloudy, downpour and hail, minimum day, twenty-two Friday Night Live Kids-West members opened a second Chapter year on September 11, 2024 with getting to know each other. Several previous 4th-graders returned as 5th-graders, […]
It’s been over 15 years since the Modoc JV Braves were undefeated. JV Braves traveled to Weaverville, Ca this past Friday to secure their Northern Section CIF Division V League Title in their last game […]
Thursday April 25th MORT-ALS (Modoc Outdoor Recreation & Tourism – America’s Land Stewards) Thursday April 25, 2024 ~ 4:00 p.m. Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Co. Rd. 115, Alturas Elks Dinner Meeting The Lodge opens up […]
Modoc School District is preparing for a major transition after the recent passage of Assembly Bill 3074, which mandates the replacement of the district’s longtime mascot, the Modoc Braves. The legislation is part of a […]
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 […]
Snow in Fort Bidwell Photo by Lea Huetteman TEACH Inc. is spreading holiday cheer through its annual Wish Tree program, an initiative designed to provide gifts to children in Modoc County. Community members are invited […]
Swinerton Construction invited the community and partners to observe a minute of silence in honor of 9/11. Chad Day led the gathering and rang a bell three times to symbolize all the lives of first […]
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 […]
By: Heather Hadwick Join us for an evening of family fun at the Community Carnival on October 24th from 5 PM to 7 PM, hosted by the Modoc County Office of Education (MCOE) and Modoc […]
CAL FIRE has announced two prescribed burns in the Alturas area scheduled for mid-October to assist with agricultural land management. These prescribed burns are part of CAL FIRE’s year-round efforts to reduce wildfire risks by […]
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. Modoc’s offensive line led the way, helping the team rack […]
The Modoc National Forest is providing an opportunity to gather fuelwood to reduce the risk of wildfires and provide wood to the community. To purchase a permit, visit the Modoc National Forest Headquarters in Alturas, […]
Press Release Provided by Modoc NF The USDA Forest Service will begin gathering 500 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory on October 28th, 2024, to continue moving toward the 206-402 appropriate […]
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