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Community Volunteers Tackle Yard Clean-Up in Wildfire Preparedness Effort
As part of National 4-H and Fire Preparedness Week, local volunteers from Modoc County 4-H, the Modoc Fire Safe Council, and the Alturas Sunrise Rotary joined forces to help a community member clean up her […]
Modoc JV Boys Basketball win Block M Tournament
The Modoc Junior Varsity boys basketball team captured the Block M Tournament title over the weekend, improving to 9-4 on the season. The Braves opened the tournament with a 49-34 win against Portola, led by […]

Alturas Rotary brings back Great Duck Race after 23 years to float fun and fund community causes
By Chelsea Bacon After a 23-year hiatus, the rubber ducks are making their return to Alturas. The Rotary Clubs of Alturas are reviving the beloved Great Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, July 5, following the […]

Modoc JV Braves Stomp on Quincy Trojans (56-8)
JV Braves defeated Quincy Trojans last Friday night at their first home game of the season. Offense had a great game with Trustin Thomas at quarterback with 3/5 completions and a total 107 passing yards. […]

Modoc Food Drive Schedule Changes Amid Rising Grocery Prices
By: Shaelene Tims When TEACH recently announced that its food drive would change from weekly to monthly, Modoc County residents quickly voiced their concerns on social media. Many speculated that federal budget cuts were to […]

Modoc Junior Livestock Show Celebrates Youth, Community, and Agriculture
Surprise Valley Exhibitors Shine in the Ring and Bring Home Top Honors The annual Modoc Junior Livestock Show wrapped up Friday evening with a lively community BBQ and a packed house for the livestock auction, […]

JV Lady Braves Dominate Hoopa Valley in 67-9 Victory
The Modoc High School JV Girls basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Monday, Jan. 13, with a 67-9 victory over Hoopa Valley. The Lady Braves set the tone early, scoring an impressive 41 points […]

Mt. Shasta hands Modoc first home loss, 4-3
Modoc entered Friday’s matchup against Mt. Shasta with an undefeated home record, but the Bears edged the Braves 4-3 to hand them their first loss on their own field this season. The Braves were unable […]

TEACH Inc. Launches 2024 Wish Tree Program to Bring Joy to Local Children
Snow in Fort Bidwell Photo by Lea Huetteman TEACH Inc. is spreading holiday cheer through its annual Wish Tree program, an initiative designed to provide gifts to children in Modoc County. Community members are invited […]

Modoc Family Pharmacy to Replace Rite Aid in Alturas
The long-standing Rite Aid at 432 North Main Street in Alturas, CA, will soon transition to new ownership and a fresh identity. Although the location will remain open, it will no longer operate under the […]

Blue Lake Camp is Coming!
Blue Lake Camp is coming soon! Preparations are underway and camp staff is looking forward to our 70th year of offering a low-cost camping experience to kids entering the 4th through 8 th grades. The […]
Gatherings
Thursday April 25th MORT-ALS (Modoc Outdoor Recreation & Tourism – America’s Land Stewards) Thursday April 25, 2024 ~ 4:00 p.m. Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Co. Rd. 115, Alturas Elks Dinner Meeting The Lodge opens up […]

Modoc Falls to Portola in 9-7 Heartbreaker, Ending Six-Game Win Streak
Modoc Lady Braves postseason hopes came to a halt Friday with a narrow 9-7 loss to Portola, ending the Braves’ six-game winning streak. Despite the defeat, Caelli DePaul delivered a standout performance on both sides […]
Modoc County Record: Exciting Updates Ahead!
Greetings from your Modoc County Record team! It’s been an incredible year of growth and progress, and we’re thrilled to share just how far we’ve come—and what’s coming next. Reaching More Readers Than Ever Let’s […]

Bottle Shop in Alturas Closed Due to Fire
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]

Neighbors Unite in Firewise Community Cleanup Efforts
In a shining example of neighborly spirit and fire safety advocacy, local residents recently joined forces with Cal Pines Fire and CAL FIRE crews to support an elderly community member and enhance wildfire resilience in […]