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.
The Modoc Braves faced a tough challenge on the road Tuesday, falling to the Bonanza Antlers 61-46. This marks the second loss to Bonanza for Modoc, following a December 2023 defeat. Despite the setback, the […]
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 […]
As of May 13, 2025, the Rite Aid store located at 432 North Main Street in Alturas, California, remains operational and has not been listed for closure. However, this status may only be temporary as […]
Due to staffing limitations, the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas will have new operational hours until further notice beginning Monday Dec. 16th. The office, located at 225 W 8th Street, will be open on […]
By: Shaelene Tims A quiet public health crisis is happening in Modoc County. As residents grow older and health care workers remain hard to find, more people are becoming full-time, unpaid caregivers for their spouses. […]
Back row, L-R: Assistant Coach Kyle Weber, Head Coach Cal Albright, #11 Katie Erquiaga, # 21 Aubree Knighton, # 20 Kati Hallmark, 4 Jordyn Sandage, # 10 Caelli DePaul and Assistant Duane Knighton. Front row, […]
First 5 Modoc is pleased to announce its celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration that focuses public attention on the […]
The Modoc High School varsity boys basketball team, led by head coach Alan Weber and assistant coach Cameron Anderson, holds a 5-4 record this season following a series of competitive matchups. At the Trinity Holiday […]
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office reports a collared gray wolf has been spotted in the Ash Creek area of Lassen County. The wolf has traveled from Plumas County. Please protect your livestock, pets, and family […]
At the Alturas Veterans Day Ceremony, held Monday, a small circular table with an empty chair sat solemnly on the stage as members of the Alturas VFW stood at the podium in front of it […]
After six weeks of heavy competition, the Tri Cascade League junior high girls’ basketball season has come to an end. With Modoc Middle School (MMS), Surprise Valley (SV), Burney, Modoc Vineyard Academy (MVA), Tulelake, Fall […]
By: Laura Snell, Modoc County Director UC Cooperative Extension Modoc County awarded Sadie Camacho a spot award for her exemplary leadership in the “My Hometown is Cool” program delivery to Modoc High School freshman this […]
By: Shaelene Tims When TEACH recently announced that its food drive would change from weekly to monthly, Modoc County residents quickly voiced their concerns on social media. Many speculated that federal budget cuts were to […]
Several Modoc High School FFA students are preparing to attend a national leadership conference in Washington, D.C. this June, according to a recent announcement on the school’s website. With FFA participation at nearly 80% of […]
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 […]
Adel, Oregon — population 106 and elevation 4,548 feet — is gearing up to host its final hurrah as home base for one of Oregon’s most scenic cycling events: the 2025 Tour de Outback. This […]
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