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Modoc County Record E-edition: July 25, 2024

You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
Two more dead calves were discovered Tuesday on a ranch in Lassen County, just south of the Modoc County line, in what authorities suspect is the latest in a series of livestock kills attributed to […]
By: Shaelene Tims The use of hounds in wildlife management is once again a hot-button issue in California, particularly in light of recent wolf depredation incidents involving the Modoc Group wolves. While some see hound […]
California’s United Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has intensified efforts against unlicensed cannabis operations, seizing $254 million worth of illegal products in 2024. The task force targets illicit cultivation, unlicensed retailers, and unauthorized delivery services […]
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ends, and clocks will be set back one hour to standard time. This “fall back” shift gives us an extra hour, so remember to […]
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Modoc County and across Northern California. In 2020, Modoc County reported 40 domestic violence-related calls for help, about 5.2 calls per 1,000 adults. While this is slightly below […]
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Vera Drew on Crafting a Trans Supervillain and Creating Comedy Chaos The People’s Joker is an explosive queer coming-of-age superhero parody and so much more. I spoke with the co-writer and director of the film, […]
The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program. This initiative encompasses residential properties, vacant lots, commercial establishments, government buildings, and parks and recreational facilities. The primary aim of this initiative is to […]
By: Shaelene Tims Modoc County ranchers are the leaders in the state of California in organic beef production but are faced with the extreme dilemma of no local facility to process the beef. Whether for […]
“A Day which will live in infamy” were the words spoken by President Franklin D Roosevelt about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 were 2,403 citizens of the United States who […]
Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy responded to our question about a shooting death in Cal Pines. “Our office did investigate the shooting death of Isaac Santiago,” Dowdy said.“The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined […]
In September, Fort Bidwell’s Friday Night Live Kids group gathered to discuss environmental awareness and brainstormed ideas on ways they could lead a change in their small corner of the state. “There’s a lot of […]
By Shaelene Tims In the early hours of Feb. 28, resident and biologist Nadia El Adili woke to find two goats and one sheep—animals she considered family pets—killed by a mountain lion on her Fort […]
As spring returns to Modoc County, so does the 10th Annual Rhonda Haselip Invitational (RHI)! After taking a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are ecstatic to welcome our special athletes of all ages to […]
Eliza Pena with her second place trophyPhoto By Cynthia Pena Modoc Wrestling competed in the Beast of the North tournament in Anderson, CA on January 3rd & 4th. Boys:Miles Murray: 8th – 113lbsOwen Romesha: 8th […]