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Modoc County Acquires Specialized Snowcat for Critical Operations
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors has approved the purchase of a 1987 LMC 1500 Snowcat for $56,306.25, including California sales tax. This acquisition will play a crucial role in maintaining essential infrastructure and enhancing […]

JV Lady Braves beat Mt. Shasta 51-37
The Modoc High School junior varsity girls basketball team secured a 51-37 win over Mt. Shasta on Tuesday, fueled by a dominant second-half performance. Modoc took an early 10-5 lead in the first quarter but […]

BLAST OF FUN at ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On a cloudy, downpour and hail, minimum day, twenty-two Friday Night Live Kids-West members opened a second Chapter year on September 11, 2024 with getting to know each other. Several previous 4th-graders returned as 5th-graders, […]

Alturas Sheriff’s Department Upgrades our Safety Features
In a bid to enhance law enforcement capabilities, Modoc County has announced the deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) across the region. The initiative, funded by Homeland Security, aims to enhance public safety through […]

Calling all volunteers to celebrate National 4-H Week and Fire Prevention Week
A coalition of local, state and national groups is hosting a wildfire prevention climate action volunteer event on Sunday, October 6 from 2-5 pm at the Veterans Park at 508 South Main Street in Alturas. […]

Modoc High Varsity Volleyball Fights Through Intense Matches
The Modoc High Varsity Volleyball team showcased their tenacity over the weekend and early this week, with one thrilling win and a hard-fought loss in back-to-back games. On Saturday, the Braves traveled to Trinity, where […]

Modoc Middle School Wins Tournament of Champions in Volleyball
Modoc Middle School Silver Team 1st Place in the Tournament of Champions held in Surprise Valley. Back row: Riley Prince Middle Row: Assistant Coach Jodie Veverka, Kaylin Mohr, Jessie Hill, Kinsley Veverka, Evelyn Elders, Sydney […]

Alturas Elks #1756 Officer Installation for 2025-2026
Front row L-R: Craig Flournoy: Chaplain, Alex Moreo: Leading Knight, Aaron Zufelt: Exalted Ruler, Joe Moreo: Esquire, Back Row, Devon King: Inner Guard, Tyler Stains: Loyal Knight, Jim Rollins : Treasurer, Danny Parker: Secretary, Sal […]

USPS Traffic Collision Impacts Mail Delivery
A USPS boxed truck transporting mail northbound to Alturas ran off the road and overturned south of Madeline Monday morning. Fortunately, the truck’s lid remained securely closed, minimizing damage to the contents inside. However, the […]

Modoc Braves JV puts the muzzle on Fall River Bulldogs (43-0)
The Junior Varsity Braves took on their rivals last Friday night at home. Fall River Bulldogs came out to play and were quickly shut down by your Braves JV team rather quickly. Quarterback Tyler Guasp […]

Alturas FFA Hosts Pet Supply Drive for National FFA Week
The Alturas FFA chapter is organizing a dog and cat supply drive to support the High Plateau Humane Society in honor of National FFA Week. Community members are encouraged to donate pet food, toys, supplies, […]

Modoc JV Girls Basketball Tops Trinity in Nail-Biter
The Modoc Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team rallied late to secure a thrilling 51-46 victory over Trinity on Saturday, showcasing resilience and teamwork in a closely contested game. The Braves were led by their defensive […]

Thankful Thursdays in Full Swing at After School Program
Written by Heather Hadwick Photos provided by Heather Hadwick “We are so proud of our SEALS program and staff for focusing on gratitude and community. They have been doing this for years and I think […]

How to Spot and Avoid Scams: Simple Rules to Stay Safe
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people, using phone calls, emails, and text messages to steal personal and financial information. They often pretend to be from a bank, Medicare, or another […]

JV Volleyball Battles Hard, Shows Improvement Despite Tough Losses
The Modoc JV volleyball team faced a challenging stretch of games, falling to Mt. Shasta, Trinity, and Fall River over the past week. Despite the losses, the team is showing signs of improvement as they […]

To Commemorate 100 YEARS OF MODOC FOOTBALL JV Braves ended their 2024 Season Undefeated. JV BRAVES SECURE THE TRINITY WOLVES IN THEIR CAGE IN A (38-7) TRIUMPH.
It’s been over 15 years since the Modoc JV Braves were undefeated. JV Braves traveled to Weaverville, Ca this past Friday to secure their Northern Section CIF Division V League Title in their last game […]