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Bottle Shop in Alturas Closed Due to Fire
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]

Alturas Rotary brings back Great Duck Race after 23 years to float fun and fund community causes
By Chelsea Bacon After a 23-year hiatus, the rubber ducks are making their return to Alturas. The Rotary Clubs of Alturas are reviving the beloved Great Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, July 5, following the […]

California Pine’s POA Aims for Firewise Recognition with Wildfire Safety Initiatives
By Chelsea Bacon The California Pine’s Hill Unit is working toward achieving Firewise recognition through a strategic wildfire safety plan developed in collaboration with Cal Fire. Following a comprehensive Wildfire Risk Assessment, the community has […]

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 […]

Elsea Released After Violent Stand-off with Law Enforcement
Press Release Provided by District Attorneys Office Alturas resident Richard Lynn Elsea was arrested on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after a report of debris in the road led to a stand-off situation between a manic […]

MODOC JV BRAVES TAMED THE ETNA LIONS IN A WELL FOUGHT BATTLE (20-8)
The Etna Lions were welcomed to Modoc this past Friday for the Braves last home game of the season. Both teams came to play as the rain dropped making the ball hard to carry and […]

Heart T Hogs Hosts 3rd Annual Christmas Photo Shoot at Modoc Farm Supply
Heart T Hogs celebrated their 3rd Annual Christmas Photo Shoot this year at Modoc Farm Supply, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the holiday season. Local photographer Ahslea Lloyd skillfully captured the event, delivering […]

USPS Traffic Collision Impacts Mail Delivery
A USPS boxed truck transporting mail northbound to Alturas ran off the road and overturned south of Madeline Monday morning. Fortunately, the truck’s lid remained securely closed, minimizing damage to the contents inside. However, the […]
JV Modoc Football Dominates Lakeview 49-6
Friday for Homecoming Junior Varsity went against Lakeview and held strong in their defense and ended up taking home the win.

Alturas Police Arrest Unregistered Sex Offender Living Near Middle School
Alturas Police arrested a registered sex offender on June 13 after discovering he had been living in the city for years without updating his legal address. His home was located just blocks from Modoc Middle […]

Surprise Valley Youth Take Efforts to Reduce Underage Drinking
Friday Night Live-East is one of six after-school chapters of the Modoc County Friday Night Live Partnership for students in grades 9-12 at Surprise Valley High School. The work of those youth gained them attention […]

Modoc Youth Combating Nicotine in School
In an effort to tackle nicotine use among youth, the Club Live program of Friday Night Live registered for youth to take an active role in assessing the presence of thirdhand smoke contaminants in their […]

NOTICE – Hunter Safety Class
Soon to be HUNTERS: There will be a Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Annex. The online course is no longer an option. The class starts […]

Young Participant Highlighted Among Winners at 12th Annual Sportsmen’s Outdoor Expo
The 12th Annual Modoc Sportsmen’s Outdoor Expo brought families and community members together for a vibrant day of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and local pride at Veterans Memorial Park in Alturas. Hosted by Modoc Outdoor […]

Citizens Encouraged to Volunteer for Grand Jury
As citizens of Modoc County, we have a unique opportunity to play an active role in ensuring justice and accountability in our community. The Grand Jury is an essential component of our local legal system, […]

MHS Wrestling competes in 2025 High Desert Classic
Modoc High School wrestlers competed in the 2025 High Desert Classic at Mazama High School in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on January 11th. Modoc High School students Olivia Addison and Lewis Crumwell took first in their […]