Modoc County Sheriff’s Arrest Two for Alturas Burglary

 Gianluca Faia and Esther Kaminetzky of Alturas were arrested on Thursday in connection to a burglary in the Modoc Recreational Estates. They face charges of grand theft, conspiracy, vandalism, and evading police officers, as witness reports indicate a high-speed chase proceeded their arrest.The burglary... Read More.

An Alturas Man Found Guilty in a Fatal Stabbing

Jarett Blue Rucker was convicted by a jury after a week-long trial for murdering 55-year-old Milton Patrick McGarva.In March 2020, Sheriffs arrived at a home in Likely, discovering McGarava inside the home stabbed to death. Rucker was also in the home and found with... Read More.

CDFW Begins Aerial Surveys Over Alturas, Susanville

Starting this week, you may spot aircraft conducting surveys from above. The aircraft is with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), which will be collecting data on big game populations. In Northern California, the CDFW will be counting deer and pronghorn. This... Read More.

Arson Suspect in Custody in Alturas Casino Fire

A suspect is in custody in connection to the Alturas Desert Rose Casino fire.The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office released Video footage revealing a person walking towards the establishment wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a backpack.The fire broke out early Thursday morning, just... Read More.

BLM Plans RX Burns Near Alturas

Starting Tuesday, smoke may be seen from a prescribed burn near Alturas conducted by the Bureau of Land Management. Fire crews from the Applegate Field Office are conducting the burns to reduce hazardous fuels in the region. Dereck Wilson, manager of the BLM Northern California District,... Read More.