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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As long as there are kids in Modoc, the doors will stay open
By: Shaelene Tims That’s the message Superintendent Tom O’Malley wants to make clear. As debate swirls around the future of the U.S. Department of Education and rural schools across the country brace for funding cuts, […]

Braves’ Streak Snapped in Tight Battle Against Lakeview
After an impressive eight-game winning streak, the Modoc Braves baseball team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat on Monday afternoon against the Lakeview Honkers. It was the Braves’ lowest-scoring performance of the season and a rare […]

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 […]

(Video) Bravery in Action: Modoc’s Tribute to Crime Victims & Their Champions
As part of this week’s national observance, Modoc County came together to recognize the resilience of crime victims and the dedication of those who serve them. 💛 🏅 Local heroes like Brianna Turner, Deputy Jason […]

Federal Layoffs Affect Modoc County
By Shaelene Tims Federal workforce reductions are hitting rural communities hard, and Modoc County is feeling the impact. While recent layoffs have made national headlines, their effects are being felt locally, particularly among U.S. Forest […]

Bidwell Mansion Destroyed: A Reflection on Loss, Legacy, and New Beginnings in Surprise Valley
Chico’s historic Bidwell Mansion was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at 525 Esplanade, with the entire structure engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is […]

Northeast California’s March Snowpack Update
Snowpack levels in northeast California remain stable, with measurements across the area tracking near or above seasonal norms, according to data from the SNOTEL network on the Sno-Flo website. Snowpack Levels by Location Snow Water […]

Modoc Wildlife Refuge Offers Haying, Grazing Opportunity for Local Ranchers
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a chance for ranchers to hay and graze cattle on the Pine Creek unit of the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge through a Cooperative Agricultural Agreement (CAA). This […]

New Fire Hazard Maps Released
According to the State of California, Modoc County faces a heightened wildfire threat. The California Fire Marshal’s Office recently updated these maps to designate more land under “high” or “very high” fire danger. The last […]

Top 9 Coffee Spots in Plumas County
Calling all coffee lovers, this list is for you. Plumas County Tourism recently shared a list of the top coffee spots in Plumas County. From Chester to Quincy and Indian Valley, these are the must-try […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jun 27, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

The Modoc Multi-Job Life
By Shaelene Tims In Modoc County, holding down more than one job isn’t unusual. For many local families, it’s just how things are. Ranchers and farmers often rely on one or both partners working off […]

Holiday Travel Safety: Stay Safe this Holiday Season
With the holiday season underway, millions of Americans are expected to travel by car to visit loved ones or enjoy winter vacations. However, icy roads, unpredictable weather, and heavy traffic can make holiday travel dangerous […]

Small Earthquakes Rattle Northeast California
A series of small earthquakes shook the remote region east of Alturas and near the Oregon border this past week, with the largest—a magnitude 3.2—occurring at 10:34 p.m. on March 11. The quake struck 45 […]

YOUTH EFFORTS TO COMBAT UNDERAGE DRINKING
On January 15th young people in the Friday Night Live-West (FNL) Chapter will launch a campaign to tackle Modoc County underage drinking. FNL is a youth-led program that builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth […]

On Water, Rural Californians ‘Hopeful’ for Upcoming Trump Administration
California’s major fruit, nut and vegetable industry — watered by a number of dams and canals that funnel through the state’s Central Valley — is vital to the United States. In an Associated Press news article […]