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.
By: Chelsea Bacon Three residents from Alturas were involved in a fatal collision while traveling North to Klamath Falls, OR earlier this week. The driver reportedly slumped over the wheel all of a sudden, accelerating […]
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 […]
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 […]
**WARNING** The issuance of this permit does not exempt you from your legal obligations to manage fire safely, nor does it authorize any burning operations that violate applicable state, local, or federal statutes and regulations. […]
Owen Romesha (6th place), Lewis Crumwell (4th place) and Eliza Peña (2nd place) “Congratulations to all of our wrestlers this year! We are so very proud of you,” said the proud Wrestling Coaches. Eliza Peña […]
Press Release from Modoc NF The United States Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region-Modoc and Inyo National Forests will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of helicopters and other mechanized equipment during wild horse […]
On Saturday, April 5, a passionate group of about 65 residents gathered in Alturas as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event, held on the lawn of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, aimed to […]
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 […]
This past weekend, the Arrowhead Ladies Club Golf Tournament teed off in high spirits, bringing together players for a day of friendly competition, community fun, and unforgettable moments on the course. Tournament Results Special Contest […]
The Modoc Braves will look to continue their recent offensive surge when they face off against Mt. Shasta Bears at 2 p.m. Friday. Modoc (8-9) enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak, having defeated […]
By Modoc Medical Center Modoc Medical Center has had concerned community members ask about the financial impact of the H.R.1 “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)” that was signed into law by President Trump on July […]
By Shaelene Tims Modoc High School ag students have officially completed their first harvest using a hydroponic tower installed in Mrs. Bickford’s (DeMoss) classroom. The tower was funded through a “Grants for Growing” project she […]
By: Dan Roeder Modoc Performing Arts Theater is presenting our 13th Annual Children’s Musical Theater Camp production of What’s The Worst That Can Happen written in 2020 by 18 MPAT campers in a virtual Zoom […]
Modoc High’s Lady Braves softball team finished their weekend with a split, knocking off Fall River on Friday 26-6, before Mazama returned the favor Saturday. The Braves’s Macy Benson has had a standout season. Recently, […]
By: Shaelene Tims Easter weekend brought families together across the county for events big and small. From public hunts to quiet moments at home, people found ways to celebrate the holiday in their own style. […]
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