There have been 24 earthquakes on the Sheldon Refuge, east of Fort Bidwell, in the last ten days. The majority of them are micro quakes, and can’t be felt by residents in the area. – from Jean Bilodeaux
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 12, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
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Fire Suspension
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