Small Town With Big Dreams. Hard work pays off at 2025 JLS.
(Video) Modoc enjoys Junior Livestock Show on Friday June, 20th

Small Town With Big Dreams. Hard work pays off at 2025 JLS.
The California Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have issued an algal mat alert for the Tributary to Pit River, SF in the Jess Valley area, on or near […]
As Modoc High School prepares to say goodbye to longtime teacher Rodney Grier, the Career and Technical Education instructor is leaving behind more than memories—he’s leaving a piece of himself in the form of a […]
By: Chelsea Bacon Three residents from Alturas were involved in a fatal collision while traveling North to Klamath Falls, OR earlier this week. The driver reportedly slumped over the wheel all of a sudden, accelerating […]
By Laura Snell, Alturas Sunrise Rotary President This past year, the Alturas Rotary Clubs came together to apply for a Rotary District 5190 Grant to make improvements to the JLS Sale Barn. This grant is […]
A dispute over last summer’s Rainbow Family campout near Indian Creek is heating up, with sharply different accounts from campers, county officials and local residents. Modoc residents will remember their visit to the Modoc National […]
By Chelsea Bacon Richard Elsea has found himself in legal trouble once again, following his second arrest on August 11, 2024. This time, he faces serious charges including felony criminal threats, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and […]
The first Sid Cullins Memorial Scholarship was awarded this week during Senior Awards Night at Modoc High School, honoring the memory of longtime Alturas Police Officer Sid Cullins. The $3,000 scholarship was presented by Officer […]
Starting on Monday, December 9, 2024, the CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit in coordination with CA. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be conducting a 100-acre pile burn project in the Dutch Flat area. The […]
As spring returns to Modoc County, so does the 10th Annual Rhonda Haselip Invitational (RHI)! After taking a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are ecstatic to welcome our special athletes of all ages to […]
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With the holiday season underway, millions of Americans are expected to travel by car to visit loved ones or enjoy winter vacations. However, icy roads, unpredictable weather, and heavy traffic can make holiday travel dangerous […]
Snow in Fort Bidwell Photo by Lea Huetteman TEACH Inc. is spreading holiday cheer through its annual Wish Tree program, an initiative designed to provide gifts to children in Modoc County. Community members are invited […]
Firefighters contained a vegetation fire in Adin on October 8 after it spread to 15 acres, prompting an evacuation order for the nearby town. The fire, which started around noon near the local cemetery, was […]
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The Tulelake Honkers dominated Monday’s doubleheader, notching their biggest victory since May 2024 with a 10-0 shutout over the Dunsmuir Tigers. The win marks Tulelake’s fifth straight over Dunsmuir and bumps their record to 3-4 […]
RISE (Resources for Indian Student Education, Inc.) invites the community to cool off and celebrate summer at the upcoming Water Festival, set for Saturday, August 16, at the Alturas Municipal Pool. The event runs from […]