The Modoc District Fair was August 23 – 25 with many people coming out to enjoy rides, great food, friendly games and community.
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 16, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

June Modoc Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors met June 10 to approve contracts, appointments, and program updates across several departments. Macey VonRader was appointed as the new Modoc County Treasurer-Tax Collector, effective Aug. 1. VonRader will […]

Consulting Firm Advises County Supervisors on Changes
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors is considering major changes to improve how the County manages its finances, following a presentation by an outside consulting firm on May 15 and follow-up discussion during the May […]

Modoc County turns out in force for packed holiday weekend
From fireworks on the water to parades through town, this year’s Fourth of July weekend delivered a full slate of community celebration across the county. The weekend kicked off with a lively First Friday event […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on US-395
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Friday, January 10, 2025, resulted in the death of Jonathan Swift Hurt II, a 62-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada. The fatal collision occurred on US-395, north of County Road 53, […]
Community Support: Modoc County Intergroup Council Offers Various Support Groups and Meetings
Support Groups Modoc County Intergroup Council AA/Al-Anon/NA Meeting Schedule Info: (530) 640-2062 Email: mcic2004@frontiernet.net AA Helpline/Meeting Info: 877-880-2880 Adin AA Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are held Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the Community Center on Main St., Adin. Alturas […]

Alturas Rite Aid Still Open as Company Moves to Sell Off Assets and End Operations Nationwide
As of May 13, 2025, the Rite Aid store located at 432 North Main Street in Alturas, California, remains operational and has not been listed for closure. However, this status may only be temporary as […]

Inmate Escapes Work Crew in Lakeview, Authorities Searching
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from a work crew at the Pacific Pine Wood Mill in Lakeview on Monday morning. Donald Lee Jones, 39, fled around 7:36 a.m., leaving behind his institution-issued […]

Newsom’s Budget Leaves Crime Survivors at Risk, Say Advocates
In a move drawing criticism from advocacy groups, Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Budget Revision has failed to include critical funding for services that support survivors of violent crimes—placing hundreds of thousands of Californians at greater […]

Another Successful Children’s Forest
Modoc Fire Safe Council-Facebook The chill could not dampen the energy of the first graders from Alturas Elementary who opened this year’s Children’s Forest spring field trips. A 7-year-old’s earnest question—whether parents were allowed inside […]
CORRECTION: to Article “State Assembly Election”
In a recent article, we misstated Heather Hadwick’s current role. She is presently with the Modoc County Office of Education, focusing on safety and emergency preparedness for schools. Previously, she served as the Deputy OES […]

Packed Town Hall Meeting in Modoc County Sparks Debate Over Wolf Management
Tensions Rise at Modoc County Town Hall Over Wolf Policy More than 300 residents gathered Tuesday night for a highly anticipated town hall meeting in Modoc County, where frustration over wolf management policies took center […]

Remembering Jacqueline Ann Terwilliger: Beloved Student, Cheerleader, and FFA Member
Obituary Jacqueline Ann Terwilliger Jacqueline Ann Terwilliger, 15, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL from injuries she received in a tragic 4-wheeler accident.Celebration of Life services will […]

Winema 4-H Club and Local Partners Raising Funds for Permanent Pig Pens in Tulelake
For several decades, the City of Tulelake has allowed children to house pigs within city limits, enabling those who don’t live on farms to participate in livestock projects at the Tulelake Butte Valley Fair. However, […]