GOOD LUCK BRAVES! The Modoc County Vol. 132, No. 28
RECORD Alturas, California
October 3, 2024
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Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 Pages
Alturas Police Investigating Reports of Gunshots Near 2nd Street The Alturas Police Department is investigating multiple reports of gunshots being fired last week, including an incident Saturday afternoon near 2nd Street. Authorities confirmed they received several calls from concerned residents reporting the sound of gunfire in the area. No further calls have been made at this time. The Modoc Record reached out to both the Alturas Police Department and the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Department, initially unaware of the reports, has since launched its own investigation after being alerted. Officials emphasized that they
take this situation very seriously and are working diligently alongside the Alturas Police to assess any potential threats to public safety. Concerned residents have also voiced their worries on social media. Lily Morgan, a local resident, posted online that she was outside smoking when she saw a black SUV drive by, followed by two clear gunshots. Other residents reported seeing a black SUV driving around town suspiciously in the hours surrounding the incident. Both agencies are urging anyone with further information to come forward as the investigations continue.
Verizon Outage Leaves Modoc Customers in ‘SOS Mode’ A massive Verizon outage on Monday left customers across the U.S. without service, with many phones stuck in “SOS mode,” which only allows emergency calls. The disruption began around 9 a.m. ET and affected major cities, including Chicago, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, while states like New York and Florida were hit hardest. Over 100,000 people reported issues on DownDetector, with 50% saying they lost mobile service entirely. By Monday afternoon, Verizon confirmed that
engineers were making progress in restoring service. “We know how much people rely on Verizon and apologize for any inconvenience some of our customers experienced today,” a Verizon spokesperson told CNN. For residents of Modoc County, this outage was unfortunately familiar. Over the past six months, the rural region has dealt with frequent connectivity issues. Locals, used to such disruptions, turned to social media to vent their frustration, with comments like, “Here
we go again,” becoming common. Many have been forced to rely on Wi-Fi calling or seek updates through local group pages during these outages. As service gradually returned, Verizon Help Desks across the country were flooded with requests for assistance, underscoring the significant impact the outage had nationwide. Meanwhile, Modoc County residents continue to express concern over the need for more consistent and reliable connectivity in their area, which has been an ongoing issue.
The Surprise Valley Ag Advisory Committee Hosts Pig, Swig & Jig 8th Annual Pig, Swig, & Jig Supports Local Students The 8th Annual Pig, Swig, & Jig was held on Saturday, September 21st, at Veterans Hall, bringing the community together for a day of food, fun, and fundraising. Attendees were treated to a feast of smoked pork, roasted corn, and homemade rolls, followed by lively music and dancing. Event goers really did pig, swig and then they did the jig. Event organizers began the preparations early, starting the pig roast at 4 a.m. The event also featured a live auction and raffle, with contributions from many local businesses. A wide range of items were available, attracting enthusiastic participation from attendees. All proceeds from the event will benefit local students traveling to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Nation’s Capital. The funds raised will help
cover travel expenses, registration fees, tours of agricultural facilities, monument visits, museum entry, and more. Organizers emphasized the importance of community support in making these educational opportunities possible for the students. The event was a success, showcasing the generosity and spirit of the local community while helping students broaden their horizons through national experiences. Organizers for this event would love to thank their sponsors: Ashley’s Rockin’ Jewelry, K&K Distributing, Wyleflower Dyes, Michelle Bartolo, Heart T Hogs, Hadwick Pumpkin Patch, Hans Marchy, Wagon Wheel Farm, Bruce Haley, Toochi’s Treats, SV FFA, Lazy B, Rosemary Parks, Modoc Farm Supply, Modoc Steel, Kay Antunez de Mayolo, 49 Sheep Co. & Circle Bar Beef, ALE Sheep Co 3 Cuts of Lamb, Sherrin Benner
Maroon & Gold Afghan, Heard Plumbing, Alturas Les Schwab Tire Center, Pastor (Evah) Dixon on behalf of the Surprise Valley Community
Church, Four Seasons, Napa Auto Parts, Whitney Ponti, Pat’s Mobile Equipment Repair, M Arrow Performance Horses, Pam Iveson & Lee
Conner, Bordwell Family Horseshoe Pumpkin, Boosters Club, Heather Hadwick for Assembly, 1867 Fee Ranch Meat Co, WC, MT & RF, Trevor
Pratt, SV FFA, Studio 540, Judy Gae, Marchy Barn, Anna Odeendal, 20 Bordwell Family, and Brett Erquiaga.