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T.E.A.C.H holds 1st Annual Modoc Alzheimers Awareness Color Run
Submitted by Teach Inc Staff Participant Courtney Hagge and Duke taken by Northern Arrow Photography In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness month T.E.A.C.H. Inc. held the first annual Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run on Saturday, September […]

Lassen College Eligible for Black-Serving Institution Designation
A new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2025, designates Lassen College in Susanville, among a total of 39 colleges statewide, as an eligible Black-Serving Institution. SB1348 establishes the Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions […]

Staying Power: Modoc County’s Aging Population and the Youth Who Choose To Return
In Modoc County, quiet rural roads lead to a serious challenge: a rapidly aging population. With nearly one in three residents now over the age of 60, this remote corner of northeastern California is facing […]

Modoc County Ranchers Face Major Hurdle: No Local Meat Processing Facility
By: Shaelene Tims Modoc County ranchers are the leaders in the state of California in organic beef production but are faced with the extreme dilemma of no local facility to process the beef. Whether for […]

March Modocers of the Month
Rafael SevillaRafael Sevilla is our Spanish teacherand Athletic Director, as well as coachfor our soccer team during the fall.When asked about him Savanaresponded with, “he is always there foreveryone even if they don’t play soccer.He […]

What It Means to Be in Extreme Fire Weather and How You Can Help
When the National Weather Service issues an “extreme fire weather” warning, it means that conditions are very dangerous and the risk of wildfire is high. These warnings are usually based on a mix of strong […]

Catch of the Day – Emma Howard
Age: 19Date: May 22, 2025Time: 11:30 AMLocation: Doris Reservoir“I had got a bite and thought I was reeling in a 2 pounder end up being 22 pounds,” says Howard.

Elementary Students Explore Agriculture Community Promotes Ag for Children
Photos by Bear Press Photography By Nicole Hinton, Modoc County Cattle Women President Children from all across Modoc and even Lake County, Oregon, attended the annual Ag in the Classroom field day on May 19, […]

Firefighters Use Jaws of Life in Sage Hen Accident; No Serious Injuries Reported
On Saturday morning, emergency responders were called to a single-vehicle accident on Sage Hen Road involving a Ford pickup traveling southbound at approximately 65 mph in unsafe weather conditions. The vehicle overturned and landed on […]

Northeast California’s March Snowpack Update
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 […]

Methamphetamine Seized in Cedarville Drug Arrest
On April 2, 2025, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Main Street in Cedarville, California. The search resulted in the arrest of 61-year-old Jodi Elian […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: May 22, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Modoc County Officials Investigate Suspected Wolf Kills, Public Safety Concerns Grow
Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy assisted Russ Turner, a wildlife technician with USDA Wildlife Services, in investigating a suspected wolf kill on Friday. This marks the second suspected wolf attack on the same ranch in […]

Marching Forward: Recognizing Women’s Impact in History and Today
By: Shaelene Tims March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It started as a local event in California and grew into a national observance, recognizing […]

Revving Through Father’s Day: Motocross Thrills and Uncertain Trails Ahead
Engines roared, dirt flew, and families cheered as riders tore through the track over Father’s Day weekend. The June 14–15 motocross event, hosted by the Modoc Motorsports Association, brought high-speed excitement and strong community spirit […]

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 […]