It only takes one spark to turn dry grass into a wall of flame. Clear your defensible space, secure equipment, and call 911 at the first hint of smoke. Every shift, firefighters gamble with their lives—let’s lighten the odds for them.
A study by Academized.com, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows mothers consistently spend more time caring for their children compared to fathers. The difference is most pronounced for younger children, with […]
By Shaelene Tims Rancher Ray Anklin, first featured in the Modoc Record in 2023 after wolves killed a calf on his ranch and again in 2024 amid rising depredations, says the carcass data from his […]
Winning is always nice, but winning behind a season-high scoring effort is even better — just ask Modoc. The Braves rolled to a 22-2 victory over Fall River on Tuesday, marking their fifth consecutive win […]
Camping season is fast approaching, and forest visitors are reminded to practice responsible recreation. To protect the natural resources of Modoc National Forest, a forest order has been put in place for the upcoming 2025 […]
Alturas Elementary Students Experience Hands-On Agriculture with Modoc High FFA. Earlier this week, students from Alturas Elementary School had the opportunity to experience agriculture up close during a special field trip hosted by Modoc High […]
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 […]
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A mountain lion that attacked a summer camp employee near Hyampom on June 14 has been located and euthanized, following a multi-agency search coordinated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The incident happened […]
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, […]
History is a beautiful thing. Whether it is family history, world history, or even a small piece of local history, we can all agree that there is something special about taking a step back in […]
By: Shaelene Tims It was an ordinary spring morning in California’s northeastern high desert when Surprise Valley plein-air painter Jean LeGassick noticed an extraordinary visitor outside her studio window: a rose-breasted grosbeak — an immature […]
A meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet will peak overnight in Modoc County, offering a rare chance to see dozens of shooting stars from wide-open country skies. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower could produce up […]
After a challenging spring wildfire season in Southern California, officials are warning that Northern California could face an even more intense summer fire season. Forecasts from the National Interagency Coordination Center point to above-normal fire […]
On April 11 2025, Modoc Middle School (MMS), Surprise Valley Jr/Sr High School (SVHS) and Tulelake High School (THS) sent fifteen RISE-MESA students to the much-anticipated Regional MESA Day at Contra Costa College in San […]
Officer Widby & Officer Alcala On April 4, 2025, Alturas police officers quickly responded to a call for someone experiencing a possible heart attack. The situation turned serious when dispatch was informed that the person […]
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. – […]
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