Two Arrested in Modoc After High-Speed Chase Through Alturas

The incident unfolded when an Alturas police officer tried to pull over Jarrett Lancaster, who was driving without a license and under community post-release supervision for evading officers last June. Ignoring the officer's Lancaster accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 mph, evading capture as the... Read More.

Alturas FD to Suspend Burn Permits as Fire Risk Increases

Starting Monday, the Alturas Fire Department will suspend all burn permits as summer heat arrives.The department says the decision was made due to the increasingly dry conditions and fire hazards. The department reminds you that the burn suspension does not prevent you from using... Read More.

Alturas Pool Opening Delayed

With soaring temperatures ahead for the long holiday weekend, the City of Alturas says you won’t be able to cool off this season at the pool.During the City’s June Council meeting, Anderson Engineering delivered the unfortunate update on the rehabilitation project that it will... Read More.

Alturas Police Respond to a Womans’ Frantic call

 The Alturas Police responded to a frantic call from a woman saying an unidentified male is in her home. On Friday, June 16 the Alturas Police Department responded to an incoming call from a female stating a male was seen in her home at... Read More.

Fugitive on the Run from Alturas Caught

The Modoc Sheriff’s Office says the manhunt has ended in the search for the second fugitive in a string of burglaries out of Alturas.In January, Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle in Cedarville that had been taken from Alturas, which later lead investigations to a... Read More.

BLM to Close Alturas Office, Temporarily

The Bureau of Land Management will close the Alturas office for much-needed remodeling. The design will include a new interior layout to meet the staff’s needs. The exterior will include extending the parking lot to accommodate vehicles with trailers. The staff will continue to... Read More.

The land Bureau will close the Alturas office for remodeling

 The Bureau of Land Management will close the Alturas office for much-needed remodeling.The design will include a new interior layout to meet staff’s needs. The exterior will include extending the parking lot to accommodate vehicles with trailers.The staff will continue to be... Read More.

BLM Applegate Field Office Starts Pile Burn Near Alturas

Visible smoke near Alturas and along US 395 should not raise your concern. The Bureau of Land Management's Applegate Field Office will be burning piles of juniper trees and limbs today through Thursday. The burn will occur 10 miles south of Alturas in the... Read More.