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Modoc Varsity Girls Dominates Lakeview 52-26
Modoc Girls Varsity opening Jump ball – Caelli DePaul with #13 McKenzie Diven and #20 Kati Hallmark ready to receive. The Modoc Varsity Girls Basketball team secured a dominant 52-26 victory over Lakeview in a […]

Modoc Pop Warner D3 Remains Undefeated with 42-12 Victory at OSU’s Reser Stadium, Eyes South Smash Showdown with Lakeview
The Modoc Pop Warner Division 3 (1st and 2nd grade) football team continues its impressive season. On Sunday, November 3rd, they traveled to Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium to compete in the Big Smash against […]

UC Awards Sadie Camacho Spot Award
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 […]

Modoc County Boxer Qualifies for 2025 Junior Olympic Nationals
Twelve-year-old Messiah Maes, a standout amateur boxer from Modoc County, has qualified for the 2025 Junior Olympic National Championships in Las Vegas, Nev., where he hopes to bring home a national title. Maes, who has […]

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 […]

Majestic Mule Deer Bucks by Alturas Catholic Church
Photos by Lea Huetteman In the afternoon, a visit to the Alturas Catholic Church offers a unique wildlife spectacle. Several stunning Mule deer bucks can be observed resting nearby, their antlers still covered in velvet. […]

Modoc Braves Look to Rebound Against Weed Cougars at Home
The Modoc Braves are set to face the Weed Cougars on Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. in what promises to be a high-energy showdown in front of home fans. The Braves, averaging 51.8 points per […]

Modoc Supervisors Tackle Health, Roads, and Budget at June 25 Meeting
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday morning in Alturas to review a packed agenda that included contracts for mental health care, road improvements, environmental programs, and the county’s budget for the coming year. […]

Modoc County Expanded Learning Program and Soldiers Angels Stocking Donations: Spreading Holiday Cheer to Those Who Serve
The Modoc County Expanded Learning Program has successfully brought holiday joy to veterans and active military personnel through a heartwarming initiative. With the motto “May No Soldier Go Unloved / May No Soldier Walk Alone […]

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.

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, […]

Modoc High Celebrates a Successful and Spirit-Filled Homecoming Week
Modoc High School wrapped up a vibrant and exciting Homecoming Week, filled with activities that brought out the best in student creativity, teamwork, and school spirit. From spirit week competitions to the crowning of Homecoming […]

Modoc County’s Quiet Caregiving Crisis
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. […]

Alturas Man Ordered to Trial for 2023 Child Sex Abuse Charges, Remains Free
Sheriff criticizes judge’s decision; residents voice concern By: Shaelene Tims A judge ordered Abel Anastasio to stand trial on multiple felony charges involving the sexual abuse of a child following a preliminary hearing held Tuesday. […]

Alturas Citizens Seek Clarity After Dog Pound Charges Don’t Add Up
An unexpected gap in a city dog-pound bill has Alturas residents asking how closely the city tracks its small fees. The issue began last fall, when a 19-day impound led to a $170 receipt. By […]

The Swarm Is Coming: Experts Warn Modoc Growers to Brace for Grasshopper Outbreak
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County farmers may not be seeing swarms of grasshoppers yet, but researchers say a surge could be just around the corner. Early activity observed in Northern California suggests a potential outbreak, […]