Modoc County Sheriff Office warns of Publishers Clearing House Scam

Authorities are warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving fraudulent letters claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH), after an Alturas citizen, fell victim and brought the matter to the attention of the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.The citizen received a letter informing him... Read More.

Aalpoel Arraigned on First Modoc County Fentanyl Murder Charge

Modoc District Attorney PRESS RELEASETuesday, January 21, 2025, Dirk Aalpoel, 33, of Fort Bidwell was arraigned for murder in connection with the October 2024 overdose death of Surprise Valley resident Fawn Goodwin, 34,after supplying Goodwin with a lethal dose of fentanyl.Fentanyl, which is now... Read More.

Yaks in Sierra Valley

Sierra Valley Yaks owners Greg and Jenna Gatto also knew very little about the animals before they started raising them.Greg had owned a small herd of beef cattle for about 20 years. After moving to the Sierra Valley (where he met Jenna), he would... Read More.

New Lassen County Fair Manger is Announced

The Lassen Board of Supervisors have appointed a new Lassen County Fair Manager. The new Lassen County Fair Manager is William (Bill) Payer.  Congratulation to Bill Payer.