(Video)🐺 Protect wolves or livestock? Modoc Sheriff says ranchers risk jail for defending their property. Is reimbursement enough?

The Willow Fire that began last week near Alturas is now fully contained. Fire crews reported 100% containment June 14th, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest Facebook page , with mop-up work continuing […]

Egg prices are finally coming down across the U.S., but Modoc County shoppers are still paying some of the highest prices in the state. The USDA’s March report shows the average national price for a […]

Photo by Janice Betian By Scott Swasey 2024-2025 Grand Jury Foreperson for Modoc County In every California county, there exists a powerful yet often underrecognized force for justice and accountability: the civil grand jury. Composed of […]

By Shaelene Tims  Modoc County farmers may not be seeing swarms of grasshoppers yet, but researchers say a surge could be just around the corner. Early activity observed in Northern California suggests a potential outbreak, […]

The City of Alturas Public Works Department recently issued a public service announcement urging water and sewer customers to flush only toilet paper. They emphasized avoiding flushing any other products, including those marketed as “flushable,” […]

The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program. This initiative encompasses residential properties, vacant lots, commercial establishments, government buildings, and parks and recreational facilities. The primary aim of this initiative is to […]