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Modoc Wrestling Legacy Honored: North East Classic Renamed for Coach Shaun Wood After 35 Years of Dedication
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 […]
Cowboy Poetry Event Coming Soon
The Modoc County Library, Alturas Branch will be hosting a Cowboy Poetry event featuring Academy of Western Artists award winning poet, Larry Maurice. Larry has spent the last forty years as a Cowboy, horse wrangler […]
The Freeman Family and Pure Honey Company
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 […]
The 2024 Wild Horse Gather is set to begin on October 28th, 2024
Press Release Provided by Modoc NF The USDA Forest Service will begin gathering 500 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory on October 28th, 2024, to continue moving toward the 206-402 appropriate […]
Alturas Police Investigating Reports of Gunshots Near 2nd Street
The Alturas Police Department is investigating multiple reports of gunshots being fired last week, including an incident Saturday afternoon near 2nd Street. Authorities confirmed they received several calls from concerned residents reporting the sound of […]
Drunk Driver Crashes Truck Into Alturas Home, Arrested for DUI
A drunk driver crashed into a parked truck, and later drove it into a home in a quiet Alturas neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving residents shaken just days before Christmas. The incident began around 7 p.m. […]
Adin Fire Contained After Growing to 56 Acres
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 […]
Annual Rotary Kids’ Fish Derby Coming
Excitement is building in Alturas as the Annual Kids’ Fish Derby approaches, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Pine Creek Reservoir near Alturas. Organized by the Alturas Rotary Club, […]
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 […]
Modoc Varsity Girls Extend Win Streak With Victories Over Fall River & Trinity
The Modoc Lady Braves Varsity Girls Basketball team continued their strong season with back-to-back victories, defeating Fall River 39-31 on Tuesday and Trinity 47-35 on Saturday. The wins extended Modoc’s win streak to four games […]
Quincy Ends Modoc’s Season With 8-4 Victory
Modoc’s strong regular season didn’t translate into postseason success, as the Braves fell to Quincy 8-4 on Friday in a playoff matchup. Modoc had edged out Quincy 4-3 in their previous meeting earlier this season, […]
Gatherings
Thursday April 25th MORT-ALS (Modoc Outdoor Recreation & Tourism – America’s Land Stewards) Thursday April 25, 2024 ~ 4:00 p.m. Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Co. Rd. 115, Alturas Elks Dinner Meeting The Lodge opens up […]
Veterans Memorial Park Growing Pains Addressed
By: Shaelene Tims The Veterans Memorial Park, previously underused and worn-out playground near the south entrance to Alturas, now hums daily with laughter, lunch breaks, and family gatherings. The remodeled green space, funded by a […]
Modoc Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shows Strong Performance
The Modoc High School varsity boys basketball team, led by head coach Alan Weber and assistant coach Cameron Anderson, holds a 5-4 record this season following a series of competitive matchups. At the Trinity Holiday […]
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, […]
Ag Pass Program Supports Ranchers in Wildfire Season
As wildfire season nears, Modoc County is reminding local ranchers about the Disaster Livestock Ag Pass Program, in place since 2022, to support animal care and safety during emergencies. The Ag Pass is a permit […]
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