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Alturas Elks Lodge Member Elected to Statewide Leadership Role
The Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 proudly announced the election of longtime member Danny Parker as Associate Vice President representing the Northeast District of the California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA). Parker was elected to the position on […]
Oil & Water” by Jan Tandy: Studio 540 Showcases Local Legacy in Dual Mediums, August 1–September 1
Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, will host” Oil & Water” by Jan Tandy from Aug1 to Sept 1. There will be a public opening on Aug.1 from 5:30 to 8 pm, coinciding […]
Two Fort Bidwell Residents Killed in SR-299 Crash Near County Road 195
A tragic collision on the night of July 9 claimed the lives of two Fort Bidwell residents when a red 2016 Nissan Versa veered off the roadway and overturned along SR-299, west of County Road […]
Meth Conviction Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Lassen and Modoc Counties
Jose Magallanes, 42, of Susanville, was recently convicted of methamphetamine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia following a jury trial. A recent jury conviction in Susanville, Lassen County, highlights ongoing concerns over methamphetamine possession and […]
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
Tuesday, March 12: 2:16 pm, responded to assist with structure fire in the Tulelake area. 5:54 pm, attempted civil service in Alturas; arrest made. Wednesday, March 13 8:03 am, responded to Newell for report of […]
Modoc County turns out in force for packed holiday weekend
From fireworks on the water to parades through town, this year’s Fourth of July weekend delivered a full slate of community celebration across the county. The weekend kicked off with a lively First Friday event […]
Composting Dead Livestock Could Soon Be Legal in California
By: Shaelene Tims When most people think about how cows are raised, they picture grassy fields and meat-packing plants. But there’s another side to livestock production that often gets ignored: how to handle animals that […]
Spring Sunshine Dominates: Enjoy Warmth and Clear Skies for the Week Ahead!
Thu 23 Mostly Sunny 66°/33° 2% N 8 mph Fri 24 Mostly Sunny 71°/38° 2% WSW 13 mph Sat 25 Partly Cloudy 64°/35° 19% WNW 15 mph Sun 26 Mostly Sunny 70°/37° 3% W 10 […]
Honkers Hammer Tigers in Big Win
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 […]
Unpredictable Weather Patterns Keep Modoc County Residents Guessing
Modoc County experienced a whirlwind of weather this last week, as locals woke up to a blanket of snow, only to see the skies clear for sunshine by midday, followed by a sudden downpour in […]
Two Major Wildfires in Northern California Bring In Smoke
U.S. Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest Smoke from two major wildfires in Northern California is expected to affect air quality in Lassen and Modoc counties through at least mid-week, officials said. The Green Fire […]
Welcome to Our First Email Newsletter!
Dear Reader, We’re excited to welcome you to our very first email newsletter! Initially, we’ll be sending these out once a week, with plans to add a second edition focused on local sports in the […]
Lava Beds National Monument Seeks Public Input on Proposed Camping Fee Increases
Lava Beds National Monument is inviting public comment on proposed increases in expanded amenity fees for the Indian Well Campground and the Indian Well Campground Group Campsite. Additionally, the park is considering making the Indian […]
Remains of Missing Pit River Tribe Member Identified; Honored During Victims’ Rights Week in Modoc County
By Chelsea Bacon Modoc County officials have confirmed that human remains discovered last year belong to Nicholas Robert Patterson, a member of the Pit River Tribe who went missing in January 2020. Patterson was 26 […]
Punxsutawney Phil Sees His Shadow: Six More Weeks of Winter Ahead
On the chilly morning of February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather-predicting groundhog, emerged from his burrow in Gobbler’s Knob and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter. The annual Groundhog […]
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