Alturas Says Virtually No PD Officers to Respond to Calls

The city of Alturas is warning residents that a Modoc county sheriff or CHP officer may respond to their calls for emergencies as the city police department continues to lose officers.In a letter to the community, the city stated that over the last year... Read More.

Plane Crashes at Alturas Airport Leaving No Survivors

A small experimental aircraft crashed at the Alturas Municipal Airport with no survivors. The Modoc Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the plane went down at around 6 pm on Tuesday, the 25th. There have been no further details released at this time.The Federal aviation... Read More.

Historical Railway Society to Restore Historic Cottage in Alturas

The Nevada-California-Oregon Railway Historical Society is looking to set up headquarters in Alturas. The nonprofit has purchased the last remaining employee cottage built by the railway dating back to 1917.The cottage that sits on Main Street in downtown Alturas has remained well preserved over... Read More.

Alturas and Plumas Homes to See Waste Removal Rate Increases

Alturas Waste Management serviced homes receive an increase in garbage and trash collection fees. Waste management argued for a higher increase largely due to the increase of fuel prices at almost 11 percent. Yet the city’s contract with waste management limited increases of no... Read More.

Local Alturas Man Helps Transport U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol National Christmas Tree that was selected from the Six rivers National Forest had help being transported by one local area man. Mike English of Alturas was one of the six selected drivers entrusted with the trees transport to the capitol. Mr.... Read More.