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.
Residents in Modoc County have reported receiving misleading mailers warning that Alturas could soon be declared a “Sanctuary City,” urging recipients to send money and sign a referendum against the alleged change. The letter, appearing […]
Modoc High School standout Adin Benson is taking his talents to the collegiate level, officially committing to play football for the Simpson University Red Hawks. Surrounded by family, friends, and coaches, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound offensive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Photo provided by Modoc County Sheriffs Office Maxwell Reynolds, 23, of Alturas, was arrested on February 21, 2025, and charged with multiple felony offenses, including violations of California Penal Code sections 288.4(b), 311.4(c), 288.2(a)(2), 311.1(a), […]
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 […]
On January 6, 2024, Modoc County celebrated the swearing-in ceremony of Casey Cockrell as the newly elected County Supervisor for District 4. The event, held at the Modoc County Courthouse, marked the beginning of Cockrell’s […]
The Modoc Braves soccer team continues to battle through their Shasta Cascade League (SCL) schedule, currently standing at 4-2 in league play with an overall record of 6-8. On September 21st, the Braves hosted Etna […]
The Modoc Braves rolled into Wednesday’s matchup riding a seven-game win streak—and they rolled right out with even more momentum. Modoc topped the Plumas Charter Warriors 6-3, marking their second victory over the Warriors this […]
The Modoc County Building and Safety Department is offering free pre-approved housing plans as part of an effort to encourage affordable housing and simplify the building permit process. The plans, designed by local designer Michelle […]
After a tough start to their season, Modoc wasted no time bouncing back on Saturday. Following a rough 13-2 loss to Quincy in their opener, the Braves turned things around in dominant fashion, securing a […]
Thursday May 2ndVisit 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, F noon […]
The Modoc High School JV Lady Braves continued their impressive run in December, going 4-1 over the past week, including a second-place finish at the Trinity Holiday Tournament. The Lady Braves started strong with a […]
By Karen Haines, Modoc Feline Humane Society Founder I keep hearing about the shortage of veterinarians across the country and the struggles many people have to obtain and pay for basic animal care such as […]
Heart T Hogs celebrated their 3rd Annual Christmas Photo Shoot this year at Modoc Farm Supply, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the holiday season. Local photographer Ahslea Lloyd skillfully captured the event, delivering […]
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