Alturas Duck Races Return

The Rotary Clubs of Alturas are reviving the beloved Great Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, July 5, following the Fandango Days Fourth of July parade. The duck race, once a signature event from 1996 to 2002, will be held at Main Street and Dorris... Read More.

Alturas Residents Urged to Conserve Water Amid Flooding Concerns

Alturas Department of Works has issued the following Notice -Due to the weather conditions, the City of Alturas Public Works Department is advising residents to use minimal amounts of water for the next few days.  The flooding is impacting our waste water infrastructure and... Read More.

Delivery Delays After USPS Truck Overturns in Alturas

According to the Alturas CHP, A USPS boxed truck transporting mail northbound to Alturas ran off the road and overturned south of Madeline Monday morning resulting in one way traffic on U.S. 395. Fortunately, the truck’s lid remained securely closed, minimizing damage to the... Read More.

Operation Uncovers Drug Den and Firearm Violations in Alturas Bust

On 1/13/2025 at approximately 0755 hours the Alturas Police Department conducted a search warrant, with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol and Modoc County Probation Department, at 913 North East St. Joshua Thompson and Jorge Romero were both arrested following the service of... Read More.

Smoke Near Alturas Part of CAL FIREs Planned Burn

CAL FIRE is cautioning that if you see smoke near Alturas, Tuesday October 15th, to not be alarmed—it’s part of a planned burn. The Lassen Modoc Unit will be working with Criner Ranch to burn about 100 acres of agricultural land near Fisher Hill... Read More.

Modoc County Man Released After Threatening Police in Alturas

On Wednesday afternoon, Modoc District Attorney Nancy Salarna says Alturas police responded to road debris, which led to a stand-off between a ‘manic’ Altruas man identified as Richard Lynn Elsea and police.Details of the unfolding situation were not released. Yet, the DA says the... Read More.

Armed Suspect Captured After Evading Police in Rural Alturas

Homes along rural county roads just south of Alturas were on high alert this morning as the Sheriff's office searched for an armed and dangerous man.The alert went out around 6 a.m.The suspect, identified as a 34-year-old Black male, was involved in a vehicle... Read More.