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March 12, 2026

Getting Out: Find solitude at Modoc National Forest

We parked in front of the US Forest Service building in Alturas, Modoc County's only incorporated city. The shiny new building was a stark contrast to the rest of sleepy Alturas which appeared to be frozen in the 1950's. At just under 4,000 square miles, Modoc County is the twelfth largest county in California, yet it has a population of only 9,147; a number that has been steadily declining.

Merry Christmas from Toffey & Posey

Santa and Ms. Claus (aka: Toffey and Posey) talk about the upcoming Christmas holiday and who has been naughty and nice.

“Beer hole” gets plenty to cheer about, including one of the best shots of the day

The beer was flowing Saturday and the cheers were loud.

The secret of signs in baseball

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign, do this don't do that, can't

Create delicious salsa

Summer has officially begun and with it comes the abundance South Valley has to offer. These products greatly influence the way my summer cooking takes shape and inspire me to use them in new and different ways. This week, I put a new spin on a summer party staple: chips and salsa.

Mercury Transits the Face of the Sun

If you look at the sky's agenda of showings for the month of

Mt. Madonna School presents The Sawubona Ngikhona Project

A Values in World Thought presentation (The Sawubona Ngikhona Project) by Mount Madonna School’s 12th grade students will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18. The presentation will be about their recent experiences in South Africa, including interviews with former South African President F.W. de Klerk, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, author Peter Harris and others; visits to the Botshabelo childrens AIDS village, service work for the Philani Childrens Health and Nutrition project, and meetings and performances with students at several high schools. The students also traveled to Swaziland and enjoyed cultural exchange!

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency brings charges against Armstrong

LOS ANGELES – Lance Armstrong could be stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and is banned from competing as a triathlete as a result of new doping charges brought against him by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

Celebrate the History and Heritage of Japantown

My friend Jeanne Katsuro calls the Spirit of Japantown

Scrapbook Dec. 8-14, 2013

HONORS: Katelynn Moeller

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