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Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 22, 2024

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By: Shaelene Tims The Rotary Club of Alturas brought families to Pine Creek Reservoir this past weekend for the beloved annual Kids Fish Derby, a Modoc County tradition that has endured for generations. Dozens of […]
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Photo from Trip Advisor Eagleville’s volunteer fire department is fighting a financial fire of its own, and the clock is ticking. Local resident Sara Sutton, who plans to open the Eagleville Saloon in the near […]
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 […]
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By Shaelene Tims For residents of rural California, access to healthcare is often a waiting game. Appointments cantake months, and for many, a routine doctor’s visit means driving hours to the nearest provider. Hospitals such […]
First responders from Modoc County EMS, Cal Fire, and the Alturas Rural Fire Department conducted a joint training exercise last weekend to improve emergency preparedness and coordination. The focus was vehicle extrication—a lifesaving skill essential […]
While we know the most precious gifts should be delivered safe and sober, more and more people continue to choose to drive under the influence with drunk driving death rates at an all-time high. With […]
On Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025, thirty-three Modoc County middle and high school youth in RISE-MESA completed a two-hour session about STEM careers. That second learning event was held at the Modoc College Center in […]
By Jody Boulay Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We attend parades, place flags at gravesites, and take quiet […]
Snowpack levels in northeast California remain stable, with measurements across the area tracking near or above seasonal norms, according to data from the SNOTEL network on the Sno-Flo website. Snowpack Levels by Location Snow Water […]
California is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and, if one new bill passes, an official state cryptid: Bigfoot. On Feb. 14, Assemblymember Chris Rogers introduced Assembly Bill 666, which seeks to designate Bigfoot […]
While Human Trafficking is an issue not often thought about by those in rural areas such as Modoc County, it happens to be a significant issue worldwide that can occur anywhere and for many reasons. […]
Photos by Bear Press Photography The roar of engines echoed clearly across the lakebed as stock-car racing thundered back into Surprise Valley on Saturday, July 19, with the West Coast Pro Stocks series returning to […]
On January 3, 2024, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported stabbing in Fort Bidwell and arrested 31-year-old Rigoberto Castillo. Already on parole and facing felony vandalism charges from an incident in October 2023, […]
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