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The City of Alturas will start mosquito spraying on Thursday evening, June 12. Please relocate your beehives as spraying will commence twice a week through mosquito season, the days will vary due to weather conditions.
Front row L-R: Craig Flournoy: Chaplain, Alex Moreo: Leading Knight, Aaron Zufelt: Exalted Ruler, Joe Moreo: Esquire, Back Row, Devon King: Inner Guard, Tyler Stains: Loyal Knight, Jim Rollins : Treasurer, Danny Parker: Secretary, Sal […]
Following the conclusion of the annual Burning Man festival, attendees have flocked to Modoc County, bringing with them stories, art, and the unmistakable dust of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The event wrapped up this past […]
By Stacey Hafen The Modoc Fire Safe Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildfire mitigation and education in Modoc County. Our mission is to reduce the risk of wildfires through proactive measures, community education, […]
The Modoc Braves soccer team continues to battle through their Shasta Cascade League (SCL) schedule, currently standing at 4-2 in league play with an overall record of 6-8. On September 21st, the Braves hosted Etna […]
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Farmers in rural Northern California are facing a tough road ahead. Labor costs are rising, farmland is shrinking, and there’s growing pressure to adopt new technology. Experts warn that these challenges could significantly reshape the […]
Soon to be HUNTERS: There will be a Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Annex. The online course is no longer an option. The class starts […]
Lava Beds National Monument is inviting public comment on proposed increases in expanded amenity fees for the Indian Well Campground and the Indian Well Campground Group Campsite. Additionally, the park is considering making the Indian […]
In a bustling week for law enforcement in Modoc County, the Sheriff’s Office has been kept on its toes with a flurry of incidents, arrests, and updates on the jail population. Starting on Tuesday, April […]
The Modoc Varsity Football team celebrated a decisive victory over Etna, handing them their first league loss with a final score of 43-14. Modoc’s running backs dominated the field, with Lewis Crumwell leading the charge, […]
The Modoc National Forest invites public participation in developing the Shapa’sh Landscape Restoration Project. The project, a partnership between the Modoc National Forest and the Modoc Nation, aims to restore wildlife habitat by restoring native […]
The Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 proudly announced the election of longtime member Danny Parker as Associate Vice President representing the Northeast District of the California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA). Parker was elected to the position on […]
After six weeks of heavy competition, the Tri Cascade League junior high girls’ basketball season has come to an end. With Modoc Middle School (MMS), Surprise Valley (SV), Burney, Modoc Vineyard Academy (MVA), Tulelake, Fall […]
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has passed the Senate 51-50 and is on the way to the House. The wide-ranging legislation proposes changes to tax policy, healthcare funding, public lands, and federal […]