The Modoc District Fair was August 23 – 25 with many people coming out to enjoy rides, great food, friendly games and community.
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Native Daughters of the Golden West Presents Flags to Big Valley Jr/Sr High School
The Native Daughters of the Golden West, Nataqua Parlor No. 152 of Susanville, proudly presented new State of California and United States of America flags to Big Valley Junior/Senior High School during a special assembly […]

A Library Card in Your Pocket: Californians Now Have Free Access to 300,000 eBooks and Audiobooks
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County residents can now access more than 300,000 free eBooks and audiobooks—no library card needed. The California State Library just launched California’s Bookshelf, a digital library that anyone with internet and […]

Severe Weather Causes Flooding, Road Closures, and Power Outages in Modoc County
Severe weather conditions have caused flooding, road closures, and power outages across Modoc County, prompting emergency response efforts from local agencies. Officials warn that more rain is expected, and residents are urged to remain cautious. […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 30, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Friday Night Live Extravaganza: A Night to Remember
The Alturas Veterans Hall was buzzed with excitement on Thursday, December 5, 2024 as local youth gathered for this year’s Friday Night Live (FNL) Extravaganza. The evening opened with warm greetings from FNL-West Youth Advisor […]

Heather Hadwick Wins District 1 Assembly Election with Overwhelming Support
By: Duane Dichiara Heather Hadwick has been elected as the new representative for District 1 in the California State Assembly, capturing more than 60% of the vote and securing victories in all 11 counties that […]

Strong Work Force Collaborates with UC Davis
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Modoc College Center in Alturas hosted Jobs First, a workshop by the University of California, Davis Institute of the Environment. The two-hour session exposed RISE-MESA youth to new STEM […]

Alturas Country Jam Celebrates 26 Years
Back left: Fred Cray, Tracy Timothy, Jerri Widby, Ruth Adams, Kevin McMahon, Debbie Potter, Arlene Cray, Marty Olsen, Pat Cantrall, Carol Ennenga. Front left: Sharon Enderlein, Lynne Staub, Monica McMahon.

(Video) The CalVada History Museum Moves to Main Street
The CalVada History Museum is on the move—literally. After outgrowing its original home in a former ranger station, the museum is relocating to a larger space on Main Street, allowing for an expanded display of […]
BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on public lands, informed by the best-available science and input from local, state, federal, and Tribal partners. […]

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Meeting Comes to Cedarville, Bringing Statewide Issues Home to Modoc County
On June 4 and 5, state officials, tribal leaders, and conservationists will gather in Cedarville, California for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s (SNC) quarterly Board meeting. But this isn’t just another bureaucratic session—it’s a spotlight on […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Oct 10, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Missing Person Case is Still Ongoing
A porch light still glows outside a Cal Pines cabin where Konrad “Kurt” Reichenberger was last seen seven years ago. The 44-year-old vanished on Jan. 13, 2018, soon after he phoned the Modoc County Sheriff’s […]

Castillo Sentenced in Stabbing and Vandalism Cases
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, […]

Packed Town Hall Meeting in Modoc County Sparks Debate Over Wolf Management
Tensions Rise at Modoc County Town Hall Over Wolf Policy More than 300 residents gathered Tuesday night for a highly anticipated town hall meeting in Modoc County, where frustration over wolf management policies took center […]

Tragic News on the California Oregon Border
A 16-year-old, who would have turned 17 this month, was found dead Tuesday on a property in Lakeview, Oregon, leading authorities to charge the teenager’s mother and her boyfriend in connection with the death. According […]