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Federal officials lethally removed OR-158, an endangered gray wolf, on Feb. 26 after repeated livestock attacks and growing concerns about public safety. The decision came after extensive nonlethal deterrence efforts failed. The removal was conducted […]
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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 […]
Left to right are Dr. Soto from the University of Southern California, and the RISE team of Berthea Townsend, Lisa Craig and Thomas Anguiano who delivered a vape prevention session at the National Tribal Tobacco […]
California is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and, if one new bill passes, an official state cryptid: Bigfoot. On Feb. 14, Assemblymember Chris Rogers introduced Assembly Bill 666, which seeks to designate Bigfoot […]
A state law designed to improve drought planning in rural California is raising concerns among officials in Modoc County. They say the law creates new responsibilities but lacks the funding and flexibility needed to carry […]
By Shaelene Tims A quiet afternoon turned into an impromptu hero’s moment on Feb. 9, when a Lookout resident discovered a burglary in progress at his uninhabited home on County Road 93. According to the […]
There are a number of benefits to running a small business in a rural area. Compared to the city, rural businesses experience lower operating costs, including real estate and labor expenses. As well as this, […]
Debra Harris has capably stepped into her new position as the Alturas Postmaster and is happy to be back in Alturas. Harris was officially appointed as the Alturas Postmaster on Jan. 27, 2024, and started […]
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent burglary at Pages Market in Cedarville. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 10:45 […]
Californians are facing a significant increase in gasoline prices, with the average cost per gallon rising by 23.3 cents in the past week, reaching $5.29, according to GasBuddy’s latest survey. This marks a 44.3 cents […]
A van fire occurring Tuesday afternoon on Hwy 395 towards Lakeview has sparked an investigation into its cause. Authorities report the fire started while the vehicle was in operation west of Bomen Rd. Two individuals […]
The most prestigious sheepdog trial in North America, the National Sheepdog Finals, will return to Alturas, California, from September 30 th to October 5 th , 2025. The event will be held at the beautiful […]
A group of local teens took it upon themselves to restore a beloved community symbol that had been damaged by recent storms — and they did it just in time for Easter. The “Old Rugged […]
Photo by Lea Huetteman The arrival of sandhill cranes in Modoc County signals the changing season, as the region begins to transition from a decidedly mild winter into early springtime weather. The cranes, known for […]
The Tulelake community is invited to come together in support of local students at a Taco Lunch Fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, hosted by Tulelake High School. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at The […]
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