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Modoc County Boxer Qualifies for 2025 Junior Olympic Nationals
Twelve-year-old Messiah Maes, a standout amateur boxer from Modoc County, has qualified for the 2025 Junior Olympic National Championships in Las Vegas, Nev., where he hopes to bring home a national title. Maes, who has […]

Registration is Open: Tour de Outback Returns June 21 with New Routes, Big Views, and a Proper Send-Off
Adel, Oregon — population 106 and elevation 4,548 feet — is gearing up to host its final hurrah as home base for one of Oregon’s most scenic cycling events: the 2025 Tour de Outback. This […]

Modoc Braves Football Winning their way to Playoffs
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, […]

Domestic Altercation Leads to Arrest in Sparks, NV
Modoc County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported domestic altercation Monday at approximately 7:40 a.m. near the XL Reservation, authorities said. Deputies said one victim sustained minor injuries during the incident, in which the suspect […]

As long as there are kids in Modoc, the doors will stay open
By: Shaelene Tims That’s the message Superintendent Tom O’Malley wants to make clear. As debate swirls around the future of the U.S. Department of Education and rural schools across the country brace for funding cuts, […]

Modoc JV Lady Braves Dominate December Play, Take 2nd Place at Trinity Tournament
The Modoc High School JV Lady Braves continued their impressive run in December, going 4-1 over the past week, including a second-place finish at the Trinity Holiday Tournament. The Lady Braves started strong with a […]

VFW Post 3327 Supports Modoc Little League with Day of Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327 and Auxiliary proudly conducted a Day of Service at the Modoc Little League concession stand in Alturas, California. Their dedicated volunteers played a vital role in keeping the concession […]

Supervisors Approve Contracts, Consider Solid Waste Appeals in Busy July 8 Meeting
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors held a full agenda Tuesday during its regular July 8 meeting, which included contract approvals, a public hearing on solid waste appeals, and recognition of a longtime employee. The […]

Officers Lead Life Saving Efforts Rewarded
Officer Widby & Officer Alcala On April 4, 2025, Alturas police officers quickly responded to a call for someone experiencing a possible heart attack. The situation turned serious when dispatch was informed that the person […]

Honoring The Heart of America: Celebrating Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer, it’s a day to honor the dedication, strength, and resilience of the American workforce. From the construction crews building our […]

Modoc Early Head Start
Modoc Early Head Start operates a home visiting based program for expecting families and children ages 0 to 3. We bring the program to you! EHS offers weekly home visits to provide learning opportunities that […]

Modoc Braves Settle the Score
After a tough start to their season, Modoc wasted no time bouncing back on Saturday. Following a rough 13-2 loss to Quincy in their opener, the Braves turned things around in dominant fashion, securing a […]

Elsea Released After Violent Stand-off with Law Enforcement
Press Release Provided by District Attorneys Office Alturas resident Richard Lynn Elsea was arrested on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after a report of debris in the road led to a stand-off situation between a manic […]

Alturas’s Annual Balloon Fest Takes Off This Weekend
By Shelby Danley September in Alturas brings more than just cooler weather, it also marks the return of the beloved Balloon Fest! Every year, the Alturas Chamber of Commerce collaborates with balloon pilots, local businesses, […]

Alturas Man Ordered to Trial for 2023 Child Sex Abuse Charges, Remains Free
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. […]

Young Participant Highlighted Among Winners at 12th Annual Sportsmen’s Outdoor Expo
The 12th Annual Modoc Sportsmen’s Outdoor Expo brought families and community members together for a vibrant day of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and local pride at Veterans Memorial Park in Alturas. Hosted by Modoc Outdoor […]