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Future Leaders of America Wanted for The American Legion’s Boys and Girls State
Linda Newman, Commander, American Legion Post 163 The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, is inviting all members of Modoc County to join them in sponsoring young men and women to attend The American […]

Lady Braves Compete at Biggs Tournament, Eye Bounce-Back in Quincy
Back row: Left to Right: Assistant Coach Jillian Steinbrook-Cory, Helper Mya Sharp, Aubree Knighton, Maddie Moltzen, Vivian Huang, Faith Marquez, Laura LeNeave, Alliyah Sevilla, Ella Battram, Assistant Coach Cal Albright. Front row: Macy Benson, Nevaeh […]

ROTARY FISH DERBY COMING MAY 31!
The 74th Annual Rotary Kids’ Fish Derby is scheduled this year for Saturday May 31st to be held at Pine Creek Reservoir near Alturas. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., with poles in the water fishing […]

Drivers Urged to Use Caution on Icy Roads, Watch for Deer
Photo by Lea Huetteman Modoc County drivers are urged to exercise caution on local roads as icy conditions and an increase in deer activity pose heightened risks during the colder months. As temperatures have continued […]

Modoc High School Honors Aimee Boulade with Block M Tournament Dedication
The Modoc High School community gathered with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to honor the late Aimee Boulade, a cherished member of the Modoc Brave family whose contributions left an undeniable mark on the school’s […]

Alturas FFA Hosts Pet Supply Drive for National FFA Week
The Alturas FFA chapter is organizing a dog and cat supply drive to support the High Plateau Humane Society in honor of National FFA Week. Community members are encouraged to donate pet food, toys, supplies, […]

Officers Lead Life Saving Efforts Rewarded
Officer Widby & Officer Alcala On April 4, 2025, Alturas police officers quickly responded to a call for someone experiencing a possible heart attack. The situation turned serious when dispatch was informed that the person […]

Indigenous Youth Explore Opportunities at 2025 UC Davis Transform Your Future Youth Conference
By: Lisa Craig On April 11, 2025, over a hundred Indigenous youth gathered at the UC Davis campus for the Transform Your Future Youth Conference, a significant event aimed at informing students about college life […]

Blue Lake Summer Camp Wraps up 69th Year
By Shelby Danley Olson Hall, Dining and Kitchen Building at Blue Lake Camp The Blue Lake Summer camp has been a long standing tradition for kids in Modoc and surrounding Counties, and just closed out […]

Modoc County Teams Kick Off Girl’s Junior High Basketball Season with a Bang
Saturday, Nov. 2 marked the inaugural tournament for the Junior High girls’ Tri Cascade League basketball 24-25 season. Hosted at Burney High School, teams from Burney, Fall River, Tulelake, Big Valley, Surprise Valley, Modoc Middle […]

Little Gloves, Big Dreams: T-Ballers Gear Up for Opening Day
Photos all by Bear Press Photography.

Modoc’s Got Game: Celebrating Homecoming Week with Spirit and Fun
By Shelby Danley Modoc High School students are gearing up for one of the most exciting weeks of the school year—homecoming! Floats are being built, and door decorations are underway, all showcasing their BRAVES spirit […]

Poor Air Quality in Modoc Due to Park Fire
By Shelby Danley The massive “Park Fire” started in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico last week, which exploded very quickly and has blanketed Modoc County in thick smoke ever since. As fires like this […]

Pacific Southwest Region Wild Horse Gather Planned – Mechanized Equipment Hearing Scheduled
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 […]

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. […]