Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce offers large scholarship

On April 13, 2024, fourteen students representing Modoc Middle School, Modoc High School, and Surprise Valley High School showcased their STEM abilities at the MESA Day Regionals hosted by the University of California, Davis. Under […]

MHS’s Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford (DeMoss) earned the CATA Outstanding Young Member Award after six years of teaching.  On CATA’s website they states, “The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding young […]

#RecreateResponsibly on Independence Day Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service happily welcomes visitors this Thursday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, […]

As the nation marks Independence Day, a local program is highlighting a critical issue facing America: the foster care crisis. This July 4, the Modoc CASA Program is encouraging community members to attend a special […]

Opening at Studio 540 By Lawrence Rinder Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, will present two concurrent exhibitions Helen Valborg: Odyssey and Mary Dayhoff: The Carter Reservoir Herd, from July 5 to 28, […]

Seventeen eager students from Modoc High School’s Upward Bound Program recently embarked on an enriching field trip to Arcata, California. Led by Upward Bound advisor Chantz Witt and Aid Kenadee Witt, the students had the […]

Grand Marshal Maxine Madison Alturas’ Fandango Days Fourth of July celebration is looked forward to by many every year; and while this one was HOT, it was another great success! The Alturas Chamber of Commerce […]

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Charles Valona of Cedarville playing one of his original songs at the AGAVE concert. By Jean Bilodeaux It may have been an unusual venue for the Grammy nominated Baroque music ensemble to give a concert, […]

In Surprise Valley, California, the energy and commitment of young advocates in Friday Night Live programs have been on full display throughout the month of April. As part of the fourth annual FNL Advocacy Day, […]

Smokey Bear is turning 80 on Friday, August 9th! Come to the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas to sign a giant birthday card for Smokey Bear and celebrate with a cupcake or popsicle and […]