California Crackdown on Illegal Dumping: Nighttime Operation Nabs Offenders

California Fish and Wildlife Officers from Office of Spill Prevention and Response and the North Central Region recently conducted a successful nighttime surveillance operation focused on illegal dumping and pollution crimes.Officers worked several nights at multiple locations in Sacramento and Placer Counties, all known... Read More.

Swift Rescue Operation Saves Two from Cedar Pass Road Accident

On Friday night Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted the California Highway Patrol, Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department, Lake City Volunteer Fire Department, Alturas Rural Volunteer Fire Department, and Surprise Valley Ambulance with rescuing two people that slid off of the road on Cedar Pass. Both... 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.

Ensuring a Safe Halloween with CDCRs Operation Boo Initiative

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has launched its annual "Operation Boo" campaign aimed at enhancing safety as families prepare for Halloween. With children soon to be out trick-or-treating, CDCR is sharing practical tips to help families plan for a safe Halloween... Read More.