


Wolf Conversation Continues: Scientists Say UC Davis Jumped the Gun on Wolf Study
By Shaelene Tims A group of wildlife scientists is calling on UC Davis to correct a recent article they say misrepresents the economic impact of wolves on cattle operations. The university’s article, published in April, […]

Lassen County Pushes Back After Sanctuary Designation by Homeland Security
By Shaelene Tims On May 30, 2025, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the United States Department of Homeland Security had included the county on a list of so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions.” According to […]

Kids, Tractors, and Summer Traffic: Slow Down
By: Shaelene Tims As summer arrives and local kids begin to spend more time outside, Modoc County and surrounding communities are confronting ongoing concerns about speeding and traffic safety. Residents have noted troubling instances of […]

Rhonda Haslip Invitational A Yearly Success
The annual Rhonda Haslip Invitational drew an enthusiastic crowd this year, celebrating regional athletes with different abilities as they competed against their own personal records and enjoyed connecting with the community. The event took place […]

Summer Meals Move to Alturas Elementary
By: Shaelene Tims The Modoc Joint Unified School District will operate its summer meal program out of Alturas Elementary School this year, due to ongoing construction at Modoc Middle School. Free breakfast and lunch will […]

Fire Suspension
The City of Alturas Fire Department is issuing an urgent announcement regarding a temporary suspension of all burning activities within city limits, effective June 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. This essential measure addresses the alarming […]

Cowboy Poetry Reading in Cedarville
Annie Mackenzie is a fourth-generation rancher and part-time cowboy poet. She lives and works at her family’s cattle ranch 30 miles north of Jordan Valley in Eastern Oregon. What started off as a fun way […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jun 05, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

The Swarm Is Coming: Experts Warn Modoc Growers to Brace for Grasshopper Outbreak
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County farmers may not be seeing swarms of grasshoppers yet, but researchers say a surge could be just around the corner. Early activity observed in Northern California suggests a potential outbreak, […]