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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Remains of Missing Pit River Tribe Member Identified; Honored During Victims’ Rights Week in Modoc County
By Chelsea Bacon Modoc County officials have confirmed that human remains discovered last year belong to Nicholas Robert Patterson, a member of the Pit River Tribe who went missing in January 2020. Patterson was 26 […]
Unofficial Final Results as of Wednesday morning
Modoc County Office released Unofficial Final Results Election Day Precincts Reporting 9 of 21 Precincts Complete 0 of 21 Precincts Partially Reported 9 of 21 Absentee/ Early Precincts Reporting 21 of 21 Registered Voters – Total 5,225 Ballots Cast – Total […]

A Library Card in Your Pocket: Californians Now Have Free Access to 300,000 eBooks and Audiobooks
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County residents can now access more than 300,000 free eBooks and audiobooks—no library card needed. The California State Library just launched California’s Bookshelf, a digital library that anyone with internet and […]

CIF Northern Section Masters Wrestling Championships
Owen Romesha (6th place), Lewis Crumwell (4th place) and Eliza Peña (2nd place) “Congratulations to all of our wrestlers this year! We are so very proud of you,” said the proud Wrestling Coaches. Eliza Peña […]

Strong Work Force Collaborates with UC Davis
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Modoc College Center in Alturas hosted Jobs First, a workshop by the University of California, Davis Institute of the Environment. The two-hour session exposed RISE-MESA youth to new STEM […]

Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office Closed for Building Maintenance Nov. 6th -8th
The Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office will be closed for building maintenance from Wednesday, November 6, through Friday, November 8. We encourage you to visit our District Offices for any permit needs. The Big Valley […]

Surprise Valley High School Agricultural Education Program Honored with National Award
Surprise Valley High School’s agricultural education program in Cedarville, has been nationally recognized as one of the best programs in the country. The program received the 2024 National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Outstanding Middle […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Apr 17, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Winter Storm to Bring Snow, Travel Hazards Across Northern California, Nevada
By: Shaelene Tims A winter storm sweeping across Northern California and western Nevada is set to blanket higher elevations with fresh snow through Thursday, creating hazardous travel conditions and potential delays for commuters. The National […]

USDA Releases $20 Million in Paused Funding for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the release of $20 million in funding that was paused for review under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed that this […]

The Search for Lauren Leigh Guillen
The search for Lauren Leigh Guillen, a 34-year-old woman missing since the evening of Feb. 5, continues as family, friends and community members intensify efforts to find her. Guillen, described as 5-foot-6, 136 pounds, with […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Nov 21, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Debra Harris is new Alturas Postmaster
Debra Harris has capably stepped into her new position as the Alturas Postmaster and is happy to be back in Alturas. Harris was officially appointed as the Alturas Postmaster on Jan. 27, 2024, and started […]

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 […]

T.E.A.C.H holds 1st Annual Modoc Alzheimers Awareness Color Run
Submitted by Teach Inc Staff Participant Courtney Hagge and Duke taken by Northern Arrow Photography In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness month T.E.A.C.H. Inc. held the first annual Modoc Alzheimer’s Awareness Color Run on Saturday, September […]