Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy responded to our question about a shooting death in Cal Pines.
“Our office did investigate the shooting death of Isaac Santiago,” Dowdy said.“The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that his death was in fact a suicide from a single gunshot wound. There was no evidence discovered during the autopsy exam supporting foul play.
You might be interested in …
Current Wolf Protection Laws & Policy Challenges
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), gray wolves (Canis lupus) are federally protected in California, making it illegal to hunt, trap, or kill wolves without special authorization. The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) provides additional […]
Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 05, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
December Marks DUI Prevention Awareness Month, Law Enforcement Launches Local Campaign
While we know the most precious gifts should be delivered safe and sober, more and more people continue to choose to drive under the influence with drunk driving death rates at an all-time high. With […]
Modoc National Forest Begins Fall Prescribed Burning
The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the forest, enhancing its overall […]
Rural Northern California Farmers Face Rising Costs, Automation Challenges
Farmers in rural Northern California are facing a tough road ahead. Labor costs are rising, farmland is shrinking, and there’s growing pressure to adopt new technology. Experts warn that these challenges could significantly reshape 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, […]
ROLE OF NATIVE YOUTH IN A NATIONAL MONUMENT
The College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California, hosted a United States Forest Service public listening session on December 7, 2024, regarding ancestral homelands of the Pit River Nation. Illmawi Tribal Citizen of the Pit […]
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 […]
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 […]
Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 16, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
🐰 Alturas Lions Club Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Veterans’ Park
The Alturas Lions Club is once again bringing joy to local families with its beloved Annual Easter Egg Hunt, set to take place on Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 PM at Veterans’ Park. This cherished […]
Modoc Braves Dominate Lassen and Lakeview in Back-to-Back Wins
Back row, L-R: Assistant Coach Kyle Weber, Head Coach Cal Albright, #11 Katie Erquiaga, # 21 Aubree Knighton, # 20 Kati Hallmark, 4 Jordyn Sandage, # 10 Caelli DePaul and Assistant Duane Knighton. Front row, […]
Beverley Palmer-Brown Modoc County Cattlewomen of the Year
The Modoc County Cattlewomen are excited to announce Beverley Palmer-Brown as the 2024 Cattlewoman of the year. As a young girl, with her golden ringlets peeking out from under her cowgirl hat, she stepped out […]
Tulelake High Wins Modoc County Academic Decathlon; Modoc High Takes Super Quiz Title
Students from three local high schools competed in the Modoc County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 1, hosted by the Modoc County Office of Education. Participants from Modoc High School, Surprise Valley High School, and Tulelake […]
Rite Aid Confirms Alturas Location to Remain Open Amid Restocking Efforts
Rite Aid has confirmed that its Alturas store, located at 432 North Main Street, will remain open despite ongoing restructuring efforts within the company. In a statement provided to the Modoc Record, Rite Aid Corporate […]
DUTCH FLAT PILE BURN PROJECT
Starting on Monday, December 9, 2024, the CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit in coordination with CA. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be conducting a 100-acre pile burn project in the Dutch Flat area. The […]
Modoc
Modoc, US
9:11 pm,
Apr 18, 2025
45°F
clear sky