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 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 […]
By Shelby Danley Last weekend’s thunderstorms produced numerous lightning strikes in the Warner Mountains. Fortunately, only one strike resulted in a fire, setting a tree ablaze near Lauer Reservoir. Many Modocers noticed a helicopter flying […]
Excitement is building in Alturas as the Annual Kids’ Fish Derby approaches, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Pine Creek Reservoir near Alturas. Organized by the Alturas Rotary Club, […]
The community of Alturas came together in full force on April 13th to show unwavering support for their local ball players. The day was marked by a series of events, including a commendable effort by […]
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 […]
Conor Boyle, Ryan Weber, Jafeth Mendez, Jake Hallmark and Jordan Maddox after their big win In a grueling matchup under the scorching sun, five players from Modoc High School contributed to a triumphant 13-6 victory […]
A man has been arrested in Upper Cal Pines in connection to fires that took place over a week ago. The suspect, taken into custody in Sutter Creek, faces several charges, including taking a vehicle […]
Thursday May 30th 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, […]
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 […]
California Poppies Photo by Lea Huetteman It is no secret that temperatures have fallen to freezing in the last week of what felt like absolute nowhere. As temperatures drop and there are freezing weather warnings, […]
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, […]
Modoc Football players after their win with Kati Hallmark, the Modoc District Fair Queen. The Braves opened their season with a 34-20 win over Fall River at the Fall River Fair Bowl on the 28th, […]
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 […]
Make your Summer Swimming Plans for 2024 Opening day for the City of Alturas Municipal Pool is June 14th. Pool schedule is to come in the near future but the City of Alturas has provided […]
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 […]
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