Soup Springs Campground Open for Remainder of the Camping Season

A wildfire burning in the Jess Valley area of the South Warner Mountains, named the Valley Fire, has been mapped at 536 acres as of Wednesday evening, according to the Modoc National Forest Service (USFS). […]

By Chelsea Bacon Smoke came into Modoc County earlier last week after a man out of Chico, Ronnie Dean Stout II, pushed his car that was set on fire into a gully near the Alligator […]

The Modoc National Forest is expanding its fire staff in anticipation of critical fire weather expected over the weekend and into next week. The U.S. Forest Service has brought in additional engines, crews, and equipment […]

Once a Town Focal Point, the 1894 Church Moves to a New Location for Restoration, Thanks to Pearce Flournoy’s Generous Donation The Likely Community Church, originally known as Wheeler Memorial, was established in 1894 by […]

The Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging (PSA 2 AAA), established in 1980, continues its mission to support older adults and adults with functional impairments in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity […]

The Clear Fire has reached 100% containment, with fire crews continuing mop-up operations in the coming days, according to the latest update from Modoc National Forest officials. This will be the final report unless significant […]

Photos provided by Modoc County Sheriff’s Office A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping off a cliff into a canyon at Pine Creek Reservoir, southwest of Alturas, early Saturday morning, authorities said. The initial […]

This year, TEACH Adult Education received an $8000 grant from our local Dollar General. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 by Cal Turner and Cal Turner Jr. to honor Dollar General’s co-founder, […]

By Shelby Danley Recently there has been some concern amongst Modocers regarding homeowners insurance policies, particularly with Nationwide. According to one community member, “Many people have received notices from Nationwide telling them to fix issues […]

The Modoc County District Attorney, Nina Salarno says, “wishing all the students at Alturas Elementary School an awesome school year! Learn, grow, and make lots of new friends”.

The Modoc County Junior Livestock Show and Sale (usually referred to as “JLS”) is just around the corner-June 17th-22nd, 2024. Local 4-H and FFA members exhibit and sell their market animals at the Friday night […]

Farmers and livestock owners in Northern California are on high alert as thousands of Ebony Blister Beetles invade alfalfa fields, posing significant health risks, particularly to horses. These beetles, which release the toxin cantharidin, can […]

As the camping season draws near, visitors to Modoc National Forest are urged to exercise responsible recreation, with new restrictions set to take effect to safeguard the forest’s natural resources. Starting Sunday, April 14, 2024, […]