There have been 24 earthquakes on the Sheldon Refuge, east of Fort Bidwell, in the last ten days. The majority of them are micro quakes, and can’t be felt by residents in the area. – from Jean Bilodeaux
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 12, 2024
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Feb 13, 2025
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Oct 03, 2024
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California’s Prop 12: The Struggle to Comply
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