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Top 9 Coffee Spots in Plumas County
Calling all coffee lovers, this list is for you. Plumas County Tourism recently shared a list of the top coffee spots in Plumas County. From Chester to Quincy and Indian Valley, these are the must-try […]

Huge Success at First Climate Action Day!
In September, Fort Bidwell’s Friday Night Live Kids group gathered to discuss environmental awareness and brainstormed ideas on ways they could lead a change in their small corner of the state. “There’s a lot of […]

January to Mark Human Trafficking Prevention and Stalking Awareness Months
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. […]

Federal Officials Remove Endangered Gray Wolf OR-158 Near Lakeview
Federal officials lethally removed OR-158, an endangered gray wolf, on Feb. 26 after repeated livestock attacks and growing concerns about public safety. The decision came after extensive nonlethal deterrence efforts failed. The removal was conducted […]

CDFW Confirms Collar and Release of 12 Wolves
Twelve newly collared gray wolves have been released back into the wild in northern California after a recent capture operation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). From January 14 through the end […]

Feedback Sought on North State Jobs First Initiative Strategy
A new regional strategy aimed at fostering economic growth, improving job quality, and advancing health and environmental equity has been released for public input in the North State. The North State Planning and Development Collective […]

New Amazon Delivery Station in Klamath Falls Promises Faster Deliveries for Modoc County
In a welcome boost for residents of Modoc County, Amazon has opened a new 19,000-square-foot delivery station on Altamont Drive in Klamath Falls. This facility is set to significantly improve delivery times and reliability for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fire risks in the Alturas region
The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program. This initiative encompasses residential properties, vacant lots, commercial establishments, government buildings, and parks and recreational facilities. The primary aim of this initiative is to […]

Welcome to Our First Email Newsletter!
Dear Reader, We’re excited to welcome you to our very first email newsletter! Initially, we’ll be sending these out once a week, with plans to add a second edition focused on local sports in the […]

Five Interesting Ways to Use Virtual Fences
By Janyne Little University of California Cooperative Extension Managing cattle across vast rangelands has long been a complex challenge for ranchers and land managers. Conventional barbed wire fencing methods, while effective, can be costly, labor-intensive, […]

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

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 […]

Modoc County Historical Society Leads Community Effort to Fill High School Time Capsule
The Modoc County Historical Society hosted a community-wide effort to refill the Modoc High School Time Capsule, which was opened on October 30, 2024, after being sealed for 50 years. The project culminated in a […]