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Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation establishing three new state symbols: the Dungeness crab as the official state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone shell as the state seashell. […]
A series of small earthquakes shook the remote region east of Alturas and near the Oregon border this past week, with the largest—a magnitude 3.2—occurring at 10:34 p.m. on March 11. The quake struck 45 […]
By Nourish Food Hub Pure Honey Co. Logo Meet the Freeman family, the multi-generational team that runs Pure Honey Company between Chico and Alturas, CA! We had a chance to catch up with Donna Freeman […]
By: Lisa Craig On April 11, 2025, over a hundred Indigenous youth gathered at the UC Davis campus for the Transform Your Future Youth Conference, a significant event aimed at informing students about college life […]
Thursday May 16th Mostly Sunny NNE 8mph 84/40 Friday May 17th Sunny NW 14 mph 76/38 Saturday May 18th Sunny WSW 15 mph 76/38 Sunday May 19th Sunny NW 14 mph 63/33 Monday May 20th […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Modoc High School baseball team capped off a remarkable tournament run over the weekend, grabbing the championship with a series of standout performances and steady improvement throughout the bracket. The Braves opened the tournament […]
Modoc High School hosted the 36th Annual North East Classic on December 13th & 14th. Modoc finished second in Large schools as a team. Coach Wood was also recognized with an Achievement Award for his […]
Sheriff criticizes judge’s decision; residents voice concern By: Shaelene Tims A judge ordered Abel Anastasio to stand trial on multiple felony charges involving the sexual abuse of a child following a preliminary hearing held Tuesday. […]
A significant storm system is expected to impact Modoc County and surrounding areas starting late Tuesday, bringing colder temperatures, strong winds, and substantial snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. The storm will begin […]
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 […]
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As part of this week’s national observance, Modoc County came together to recognize the resilience of crime victims and the dedication of those who serve them. 💛 🏅 Local heroes like Brianna Turner, Deputy Jason […]
On Saturday, April 5, a passionate group of about 65 residents gathered in Alturas as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event, held on the lawn of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, aimed to […]
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