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Letters to the Editor
A lot of service station gas pumps are starting to blast you with ads as soon as you start pumping gas with no way to turn them off. If you don’t want to be forced […]

Officer Core Alturas Lodge 1756 for 2024-2025
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.

Small Lightning Fire Near Lauer Reservoir
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 […]
Looking Back
113 Years Ago – 1911 PLANS FOR laying of the cornerstone for the new public school building (high school) have been loaned to the Masonic Lodge. Guest speakers are being contacted while work goes on. […]

December Marks DUI Prevention Awareness Month, Law Enforcement Launches Local Campaign
While we know the most precious gifts should be delivered safe and sober, more and more people continue to choose to drive under the influence with drunk driving death rates at an all-time high. With […]

Subaru Crashes Into Four Corners Market in Alturas, Damages Building
On Wednesday, Alturas Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into the Four Corners Market. According to bystanders, the driver of a Subaru Forester struck the building, causing significant damage to the […]

“Startling Boom in Alturas”
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 […]

Modoc JV Celebrates 100th Year of Football with Dominant Homecoming Victory
The Modoc Braves Junior Varsity football team marked a milestone in style, celebrating the 100th year of Modoc football with a commanding 49-6 victory during their Homecoming game. The Braves came out strong, scoring quickly […]

Modoc JV Boys Basketball Falls to Mt. Shasta, 50-33
The Modoc High School junior varsity boys basketball team struggled to keep pace with Mt. Shasta on Tuesday night, falling 50-33 after a strong second-quarter surge by the Bears. Modoc started off hot, outscoring Mt. […]

Bullying Prevention Information Helps Kids and Adults
By: Marie Garceau DRS October is National Bullying Prevention Month, increasing awareness about bullying and prevention programs designed to help kids and adults. Anti-bullying campaigns help communities and individuals within them create supportive and safe […]

Community Justice Partners Bring National Speaker to Modoc Schools, Teaches Healthy Relationships
Nationally recognized motivational speaker and former Miss R.I., Ashley Bendiksen, visited Modoc County teens on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Focusing on the importance of healthy relationships, positive mental health, and understanding teen dating violence, Ashley gave […]

Bringing New Life to Veterans Memorial and Dorris Park
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 […]

Modoc Braves Dominate Lassen and Lakeview in Back-to-Back Wins
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, […]
Gatherings
Thursday April 25th MORT-ALS (Modoc Outdoor Recreation & Tourism – America’s Land Stewards) Thursday April 25, 2024 ~ 4:00 p.m. Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Co. Rd. 115, Alturas Elks Dinner Meeting The Lodge opens up […]

Modoc High School JV Boys Basketball Season Recap
Damian Johnson for the lay-up with #32 Josh Minto, #22 Easton Knight, #31 Rylan Hughes and #33 Steele McCulley ready to support the team. The Modoc High School Boys Basketball team wrapped up their season […]

Modoc Braves JV puts the muzzle on Fall River Bulldogs (43-0)
The Junior Varsity Braves took on their rivals last Friday night at home. Fall River Bulldogs came out to play and were quickly shut down by your Braves JV team rather quickly. Quarterback Tyler Guasp […]