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.
Thursday May 9th 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, […]
Own a Piece of History! The charming historic former Modoc County Recordbuilding is now for sale, offering endless potential for your next venture. Located ina prime spot, this property is perfect for retail, office space, […]
At the City Council meeting on August 20, 2024, Cheryl Nelson was honored for her twenty years of dedicated service to the Alturas City Council. Nelson, who first took office in March 2004, has been […]
This October, the Modoc County Public Health Branch will be providing flu shots at several locations throughout the county. We are offering the vaccine free of charge to Modoc County residents who are six months […]
The Alturas Rotary Club hosted the October Brewfest and the proceeds were dedicated to the Modoc District Fair for outdoor tables and benches. Sandy Stevenson (left) was the chairperson for the October Brewfest, Macey Von […]
In a bid to enhance law enforcement capabilities, Modoc County has announced the deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) across the region. The initiative, funded by Homeland Security, aims to enhance public safety through […]
113 Years Ago* – 1911 ALTURAS BOYS got back at Cedarville with an 11-2 win in baseball on Doris Field. They’ll now take on a very good Madeline team at the same place Sunday. . […]
By Shelby Danley Original Modoc Chamber building will be redone and reopened The Veterans Memorial and Dorris Park renovations, made possible through the Clean California Local Grant Program awarded in 2022, have been eagerly anticipated […]
The 40th Annual Masten Ramsey Stock Horse Jubilee took place last weekend, attracting numerous participants from the local community. Saturday’s schedule included various single horse events and a Calcutta for the junior team events. On […]
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 […]
By Shelby Danley September in Alturas brings more than just cooler weather, it also marks the return of the beloved Balloon Fest! Every year, the Alturas Chamber of Commerce collaborates with balloon pilots, local businesses, […]
As citizens of Modoc County, we have a unique opportunity to play an active role in ensuring justice and accountability in our community. The Grand Jury is an essential component of our local legal system, […]
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.
Press Release by CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit CAL FIRE in cooperation with the City of Susanville Fire Department, Susan River Fire Protection District and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting prescribed burning […]
In a surprising incident last week, a blue pickup truck lost control and collided with the side of the Alturas Post Office. Authorities confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The driver […]
By Shelby Danley The massive “Park Fire” started in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico last week, which exploded very quickly and has blanketed Modoc County in thick smoke ever since. As fires like this […]
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