(Video) Surprise Valley Service Club had its Mid-winter BBQ and Dessert Buffet took place on February 22nd

There are a number of benefits to running a small business in a rural area. Compared to the city, rural businesses experience lower operating costs, including real estate and labor expenses. As well as this, […]
● Engage with Schools and Teachers: Reach out to local schools to encouragestudent and class participation in fair competitions and exhibits.● Plan and Lead Events: Identify events or activities you’d like to see at the2025 […]
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County and the surrounding North Eastern California counties, the state’s growing wolf problem has dominated community discussions for months. Frustration is mounting after yet another calf was killed at a Bieber […]
Schools across Modoc County marked National Fire Prevention Week with educational activities to raise awareness about fire safety. Students from Tulelake Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School, Big Valley Elementary, Modoc Vineyard Academy, and Alternative Home […]
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, R-Alturas, introduced a series of bills this week aimed at addressing key challenges in rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to increase funding for local programs, improve environmental safety and provide counties […]
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, […]
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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 […]
Tax season hits differently out here. It’s not about clicking through an app on the high-speed internet. It’s about whether your hot-spot signal will hold long enough to download a form or if your microwave […]
Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) is getting some well-deserved recognition for its improved school meals. School cafeterias can sometimes have a reputation for lackluster menus. But under Boal’s leadership, MJUSD has taken big steps […]
The history of Santa Claus can be traced back to the fourth-century Christian Bishop St. Nicholas. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that […]
A view of Medicine Lake and Little Medicine Lake, from Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California. (USDA Forest Service photo by Bob Wick) On Jan. 7, 2025, President Joe Biden designated the Sáttítla […]
The Ash Creek Wildlife Area was buzzing with excitement and splashing lines as young anglers gathered for the Annual Fishing Derby held on June 14th. The event, which ran from 7 AM to 12 PM, […]
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