You might be interested in …
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 […]
Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on US-395
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Friday, January 10, 2025, resulted in the death of Jonathan Swift Hurt II, a 62-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada. The fatal collision occurred on US-395, north of County Road 53, […]
Northern California Sheriffs Urge Ranchers to Oppose Coyote Hunting Rule Change at May 15 Wildlife Meeting
Seven Northern California sheriffs are urging ranchers to pack the California Fish and Game Commission’s Wildlife Resources Committee meeting on May 15. The committee is considering scrapping a decades-old rule that lets hunters kill coyotes “anytime, […]
Modoc County Board of Supervisors March Meetings Tackle Health Contracts, Emergency Declarations, Groundwater Management, and More
In two meetings held on March 11 and March 25, 2025, the Modoc County Board of Supervisors addressed a broad range of county business, including property transfers, emergency declarations, infrastructure updates, and interagency agreements. At […]
Methamphetamine Seized in Cedarville Drug Arrest
On April 2, 2025, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Main Street in Cedarville, California. The search resulted in the arrest of 61-year-old Jodi Elian […]
DREAMERS AND SCHEMERS OF THE HIGH GRADE GOLD RUSH
Presented by the Modoc County Historical Society Join us for an evening of local history and storytelling as Gene Hedlund presents a captivating account of the High Grade Gold Rush of 1905–1912. This presentation will […]
Study Reveals Gender Gap in Parental Childcare Time
A study by Academized.com, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows mothers consistently spend more time caring for their children compared to fathers. The difference is most pronounced for younger children, with […]
Remains Identified in Plumas County
In a breakthrough nearly four decades in the making, Plumas County authorities have identified human remains discovered in 1988 as those of Paul Richard Davis, a former Kern County resident with a transient lifestyle. The […]
Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office Closed for Building Maintenance Nov. 6th -8th
The Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office will be closed for building maintenance from Wednesday, November 6, through Friday, November 8. We encourage you to visit our District Offices for any permit needs. The Big Valley […]
Alturas Country Jam Celebrates 26 Years
Back left: Fred Cray, Tracy Timothy, Jerri Widby, Ruth Adams, Kevin McMahon, Debbie Potter, Arlene Cray, Marty Olsen, Pat Cantrall, Carol Ennenga. Front left: Sharon Enderlein, Lynne Staub, Monica McMahon.
PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE
The first installment of property taxes must be paid by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in order to avoid a 10% penalty charge for late payment. Payments may be made in the Modoc County […]
LUCK OF THE IRISH BINGO
The Rotary Club of Alturas presents the 2nd Annual “Luck of the Irish BINGO”. This special event will take place on March 16*h at the Niles Hotel with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and games […]
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 […]
Carnivorous Squirrels in North California
Northern California’s ground squirrels may not be as innocent as they seem. New research has documented California ground squirrels actively hunting and eating small mammals, a behavior that challenges previous assumptions about their diet. Scientists […]
Modoc Looks to Extend Streak Against Trinity Despite Recent Loss
The Modoc Lady Braves will look to extend their dominance over Trinity on Friday when the Braves face off against the Wolves at 2 p.m. The Braves are 10-0 against Trinity since April 2021 but […]
Modoc
Modoc, US
9:37 am,
May 12, 2025
42°F
overcast clouds