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(Video) Second confirmed wolf sighting killing animals
Another rancher has caught another wolf eating their livestock. More information to come in the next upcoming Record.

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

Modoc High School Honors Aimee Boulade with Block M Tournament Dedication
The Modoc High School community gathered with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to honor the late Aimee Boulade, a cherished member of the Modoc Brave family whose contributions left an undeniable mark on the school’s […]
Check out Scenes from the 103 Modoc District Fair
The Modoc District Fair was August 23 – 25 with many people coming out to enjoy rides, great food, friendly games and community.

Student Threatens School Shooting in Rural North California
Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a social media threat directed at Long Valley Charter School on Feb. 19, 2025. According to a sheriff’s office press release, a juvenile posted threats of […]

Domestic Violence in Modoc County: Know Your Rights and Get Help
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Modoc County and across Northern California. In 2020, Modoc County reported 40 domestic violence-related calls for help, about 5.2 calls per 1,000 adults. While this is slightly below […]

Why Roadwork From Modoc to Reno Is Nonstop
By: Staff Writer Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 395 and the rural roads stretching from Modoc County to Reno may have noticed a surge in construction activity. This flurry of development is part of a […]

Verizon Outage Leaves Modoc Customers in ‘SOS Mode’
A massive Verizon outage on Monday left customers across the U.S. without service, with many phones stuck in “SOS mode,” which only allows emergency calls. The disruption began around 9 a.m. ET and affected major […]

BLM Seeks Public Input on Sage Hen Spring Fence Enclosure Project
The Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office is seeking public input on a proposed 102-acre fence enclosure aimed at protecting the Sage Hen Spring area, its riparian habitat, and archaeological resources. The BLM has […]

SB-363 to Help Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
By Shaelene Tims For rural communities like Modoc, navigating health insurance denials is particularly challenging. Many residents rely on private insurance plans that are regulated by the state, yet there is little transparency regarding how […]

Modoc National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
Fall is here, and the Modoc National Forest has lifted fire restrictions as of 12:01 a.m.on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Visitors are now allowed to have campfires outside ofdeveloped campgrounds and recreation sites, but they […]

BLM approves 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse Removal
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Applegate Field Office has approved the 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse removal under a Categorical Exclusion (CX), according to a decision signed by […]

Mountain Lion Beats Electric Fence Kills Family Pets
By Shaelene Tims In the early hours of Feb. 28, resident and biologist Nadia El Adili woke to find two goats and one sheep—animals she considered family pets—killed by a mountain lion on her Fort […]

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 […]

Drunk Driver Crashes Truck Into Alturas Home, Arrested for DUI
A drunk driver crashed into a parked truck, and later drove it into a home in a quiet Alturas neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving residents shaken just days before Christmas. The incident began around 7 p.m. […]