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New Fire Hazard Maps Released
According to the State of California, Modoc County faces a heightened wildfire threat. The California Fire Marshal’s Office recently updated these maps to designate more land under “high” or “very high” fire danger. The last […]
Mark Brewer Begins New Role as Superintendent and Principal at Lassen High
LassenHigh.org Lassen High School is welcoming new leadership this year as Mark Brewer steps into the role of Superintendent and Principal for the Lassen Union High School District. Brewer brings a broad background in public […]
Intermountain Fairgrounds Revitalized: Major Infrastructure Overhaul Enhances Safety, Efficiency, and Community Benefits
The Intermountain Fair and Events Center (IMF) is widely used and centrally located in the heart of the Intermountain Area. Numerous organizations, agencies, clubs, groups, families, and the Pit River Tribe participate in activities held […]
MJUSD to Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
The Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) will once again participate in California’s Universal Free Meals program for the 2025–2026 school year. This initiative ensures that all students at every MJUSD site will receive both […]
New Area Code 837 Coming to Northern California
Northern California residents and businesses will soon have access to a new area code as the state addresses high demand for phone numbers in the 530 region, according to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). […]
United States Coast Guardsman, Lieutenant James C.M. Taylor Celebrates Retirement
Family and Friends attended the retirement and reception of United States Coast Guardsman, Lieutenant James C.M. Taylor on May 22, 2025 at U.S. Coast Guard Station North Bend, Oregon. James has retired from the U.S. […]
CIF Northern Section Masters Wrestling Championships
Owen Romesha (6th place), Lewis Crumwell (4th place) and Eliza Peña (2nd place) “Congratulations to all of our wrestlers this year! We are so very proud of you,” said the proud Wrestling Coaches. Eliza Peña […]
Modoc National Forest Medicine Lake Recreation Area Opening June 29th
The Wait is over, and Medicine Lake is now fully accessible from all roads leading to the campground. The official opening date for Medicine Lake is Monday June 30th. On this date, all campground services […]
Lassen County Pushes Back After Sanctuary Designation by Homeland Security
By Shaelene Tims On May 30, 2025, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the United States Department of Homeland Security had included the county on a list of so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions.” According to […]
Another Successful Children’s Forest
Modoc Fire Safe Council-Facebook The chill could not dampen the energy of the first graders from Alturas Elementary who opened this year’s Children’s Forest spring field trips. A 7-year-old’s earnest question—whether parents were allowed inside […]
Crescent City Harbor Damage Raises New Fears About ‘The Big One’
The tsunami that reached Crescent City Harbor on July 30 caused an estimated $1 million in damage, prompting a review of dock performance and harbor infrastructure. The event followed an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the east […]
Retraction of “Concerned Citizen” Letter Regarding the Pit River Tribe
We recently published a letter to the editor under the pseudonym Concerned Citizen, which made a series of serious allegations against individuals affiliated with the Pit River Tribe. After publication, we became aware that the […]
Egg Prices Are Falling — But Not Yet in Modoc County
Egg prices are finally coming down across the U.S., but Modoc County shoppers are still paying some of the highest prices in the state. The USDA’s March report shows the average national price for a […]
Beverley Palmer-Brown Modoc County Cattlewomen of the Year
The Modoc County Cattlewomen are excited to announce Beverley Palmer-Brown as the 2024 Cattlewoman of the year. As a young girl, with her golden ringlets peeking out from under her cowgirl hat, she stepped out […]
Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Focuses on Hazard Plans
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the Public’s participation in filling out a survey about Modoc County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Modoc County Office of Emergency Services is in the process of updating […]
California Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis with $254 Million Seized in 2024
California’s United Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has intensified efforts against unlicensed cannabis operations, seizing $254 million worth of illegal products in 2024. The task force targets illicit cultivation, unlicensed retailers, and unauthorized delivery services […]
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