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Bottle Shop in Alturas Closed Due to Fire
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]
Protect Our Community: Join the Modoc Fire Safe Council Executive Board
By Stacey Hafen The Modoc Fire Safe Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildfire mitigation and education in Modoc County. Our mission is to reduce the risk of wildfires through proactive measures, community education, […]
Modoc Business Community Growing with New Store
The Valley Farm Store will opening soon on Main st in Cedarville
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Judge & Courtroom Space
By Chelsea Bacon A Modoc County Superior Court judge dismissed a domestic violence case Thursday, citing the lack of a second judge and courtroom space as the reason for the ruling. Judge Wendy Dier dismissed […]
Modoc National Forest Welcomes New Acting Forest Supervisor
The Modoc National Forest is pleased to welcome Matthew Bokach as the interim Forest Supervisor for the next 120 days, starting December 9th. Matthew has served as the District Ranger of the San Gabriel Mountains […]
Holiday Travel Safety: Stay Safe this Holiday Season
With the holiday season underway, millions of Americans are expected to travel by car to visit loved ones or enjoy winter vacations. However, icy roads, unpredictable weather, and heavy traffic can make holiday travel dangerous […]
Unofficial Final Results as of Wednesday morning
Modoc County Office released Unofficial Final Results Election Day Precincts Reporting 9 of 21 Precincts Complete 0 of 21 Precincts Partially Reported 9 of 21 Absentee/ Early Precincts Reporting 21 of 21 Registered Voters – Total 5,225 Ballots Cast – Total […]
Current Wolf Protection Laws & Policy Challenges
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), gray wolves (Canis lupus) are federally protected in California, making it illegal to hunt, trap, or kill wolves without special authorization. The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) provides additional […]
SB-363 to Help Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
By Shaelene Tims For rural communities like Modoc, navigating health insurance denials is particularly challenging. Many residents rely on private insurance plans that are regulated by the state, yet there is little transparency regarding how […]
December Marks DUI Prevention Awareness Month, Law Enforcement Launches Local Campaign
While we know the most precious gifts should be delivered safe and sober, more and more people continue to choose to drive under the influence with drunk driving death rates at an all-time high. With […]
Scam Targeting Modoc County Residents Claims “Sanctuary City” Status Change
Residents in Modoc County have reported receiving misleading mailers warning that Alturas could soon be declared a “Sanctuary City,” urging recipients to send money and sign a referendum against the alleged change. The letter, appearing […]
Drunk Rampage: Alturas Community Shaken as Mailbox Vandal Causes Chaos
In a bizarre and destructive incident on Friday, April 5th, an intoxicated individual wreaked havoc along West Fourth St. in Alturas, leaving a trail of destroyed mailboxes in their path. The reckless act prompted a […]
Five Interesting Ways to Use Virtual Fences
By Janyne Little University of California Cooperative Extension Managing cattle across vast rangelands has long been a complex challenge for ranchers and land managers. Conventional barbed wire fencing methods, while effective, can be costly, labor-intensive, […]
Blind Date Books this Valentines Day Season
Are you ready for a special Valentine’s Day date? If you are looking for something special for Valentine’s Day, the Modoc County Library is once again offering their blind date with a book program from […]
Feedback Sought on North State Jobs First Initiative Strategy
A new regional strategy aimed at fostering economic growth, improving job quality, and advancing health and environmental equity has been released for public input in the North State. The North State Planning and Development Collective […]
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