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Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 15, 2024

You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
The City of Alturas Public Works Department recently issued a public service announcement urging water and sewer customers to flush only toilet paper. They emphasized avoiding flushing any other products, including those marketed as “flushable,” […]
Schools across Modoc County marked National Fire Prevention Week with educational activities to raise awareness about fire safety. Students from Tulelake Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School, Big Valley Elementary, Modoc Vineyard Academy, and Alternative Home […]
The tsunami that reached Crescent City Harbor on July 30 caused an estimated $1 million in damage, prompting a review of dock performance and harbor infrastructure. The event followed an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the east […]
Campers planning a trip to the Modoc National Forest this summer will find most sites open, but officials warn that drinking water at many locations is not yet safe without boiling. All campgrounds in the […]
In response to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) release of its updated Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R–Alturas) is calling for swift passage of her bill, AB 1038, […]
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for portions of Lake, Klamath,and Modoc counties from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. 💨 Winds: Southwest 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph🌲 Impact: […]
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Starting on Monday, December 9, 2024, the CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit in coordination with CA. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be conducting a 100-acre pile burn project in the Dutch Flat area. The […]
“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 […]
Are you ready for a special Valentine’s Day date? If you are looking for something special for Valentine’s Day, the Modoc County Library is once again offering their blind date with a book program from […]
Adel, Oregon — population 106 and elevation 4,548 feet — is gearing up to host its final hurrah as home base for one of Oregon’s most scenic cycling events: the 2025 Tour de Outback. This […]
A meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet will peak overnight in Modoc County, offering a rare chance to see dozens of shooting stars from wide-open country skies. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower could produce up […]
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has passed the Senate 51-50 and is on the way to the House. The wide-ranging legislation proposes changes to tax policy, healthcare funding, public lands, and federal […]
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County farmers may not be seeing swarms of grasshoppers yet, but researchers say a surge could be just around the corner. Early activity observed in Northern California suggests a potential outbreak, […]
The annual Rhonda Haslip Invitational drew an enthusiastic crowd this year, celebrating regional athletes with different abilities as they competed against their own personal records and enjoyed connecting with the community. The event took place […]