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Back to School 2025: Start Dates for Lassen County Schools
Susanville School Districtwww.susanvillesd.org Lassen County Office of Educationwww.lcoe.org Fort Sage Unified School Districtwww.fortsage.org Elementary Schools Big Valley Elementary 8/18 Big Valley Preschool 8/18 Diamond View Elementary 8/21 Fletcher Walker 8/25 Fort Sage Middle School 8/14 […]

New Sheriff In Town
Photo by Plumas County Sheriffs Office The Plumas County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Undersheriff Chad Hermann as the new sheriff of Plumas County. Hermann has worked in law enforcement for more […]

Mark Brewer Begins New Role as Superintendent and Principal at Lassen High
LassenHigh.org Lassen High School is welcoming new leadership this year as Mark Brewer steps into the role of Superintendent and Principal for the Lassen Union High School District. Brewer brings a broad background in public […]

Lassen Chamber Mixer Set for Aug. 21 at Summer Porches
The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly mixer on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Summer Porches, located at 60 Hall St. in Susanville. Held on the third Thursday […]

Uncorrected Vision Can Set Students Back. August is the Time to Act.
As students prepare to head back to school, eye doctors are urging families not to overlook one of the most important school supplies: a pair of glasses. Research shows that children who go without needed […]

Modoc County Expands Use of Flock Cameras, Reaffirms Safety and Privacy Commitments
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office has issued a new public statement clarifying the purpose and limitations of the county’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program, which uses Flock Safety cameras to support law enforcement investigations. […]

Alturas Elementary School 2025-2026 Supply List
Kindergarten (Shared Classroom Supplies) (Individual Student Items – Label with names) 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade (Shared Classroom Supplies) (Individual Student Items) 4th Grade (Shared Classroom Supplies) Water bottle with name on it – […]

Free Art Classes for Local Youth at The Art Center This Fall
Aspiring young artists in Modoc County have a golden opportunity this fall, as The Art Center in Alturas announces a series of free art classes for students aged 13 to 24. Sponsored by MHSA funding, […]

Modoc Cheerleaders Raise Funds to Host UCA Camp, Kicking Off Season with Energy and Dedication
The Modoc High School Cheerleaders launched their season in high spirits last week as they welcomed professional instructors from the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) for an on-site training camp. The three-day event brought expert instruction, […]

Modoc Farmers Market in Full Swing for Summer Season
The Modoc Certified Farmers Markets, organized by Modoc Harvest, are now in full swing across Modoc County, offering residents fresh, locally produced food and a lively community hub. Markets are held weekly on alternating Saturdays […]

2025 Modoc Youth Soccer Registration
2025 Modoc county AYSO Soccer online registration opens August 4th-18th. In-person registration will be at the High School soccer (football) field August 12th from 5:30-7. Must be 4 years old by December 31, 2025. Opening […]

Alturas Man Arrested After Police Seize Guns, Drugs and Ammo From Home
Alturas Police Officers Association-Facebook A convicted felon was arrested Aug. 4 after Alturas police officers found an arsenal of firearms, ammunition, drugs and paraphernalia during a search of his home, authorities said. The Alturas Police […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 07, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

104th Annual Modoc County Fair Schedule Announced
The 104th Modoc District Fair will roll into Surprise Valley Aug. 21–24, transforming the historic grounds in Cedarville into “A Festival of Family Fun” with four days of rides, livestock, live music and classic Modoc […]

A Trap/Neuter/Return Success Story!
By Karen Haines Phyllis McDaniel’s colony of cats began in a typical way with one or two hungry stray cats showing up at her door. Being a compassionate person, of course she couldn’t let them […]

California Job Market Struggling
California’s unemployment rate has climbed again, placing the state at or near the top of the nation, and in Modoc County the jobless rate remains significantly higher than the statewide average. In June 2025, California’s […]