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: Jan 01, 2025
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Old Willow tree falls victim to the wind
PLANTED in 1875, this giant 150-year-old Willow tree at Stephen and Cheryl Baker’s residence, blew over March 7, 2024, due to high winds and rot, while they were in town. Many visitors to past June […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 16, 2025
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Redding Rancheria Head Start and Childcare Expands Infant, Toddler Classroom
Expansion is happening at Redding Rancheria Head Start and Childcare. This growing educational facility serves Native American families in Shasta County, providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate services for children while celebrating the cultural traditions of the […]

Willow Creek Campground Water Shutdown Due to Vehicle Accident
Following a motor vehicle accident into Willow Creek off Highway 139 southeast of Adin on October 8, the water system at Willow Creek Campground has been shut down for the season. The campground will remain […]

Registration is Open: Tour de Outback Returns June 21 with New Routes, Big Views, and a Proper Send-Off
Adel, Oregon — population 106 and elevation 4,548 feet — is gearing up to host its final hurrah as home base for one of Oregon’s most scenic cycling events: the 2025 Tour de Outback. This […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Sep 26, 2024
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Redding Fire Department Assists with Eaton Fires Northstate Joins Fight Against Southern California Fires
The Redding Fire Department announced crews left Wednesday evening to assist with the Eaton fire in the Angeles National Forest, Altadena and Pasadena. Fully staffed crews on engines OES 8333 and OES 8335 headed to […]
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 […]

Friday Night Live Extravaganza: A Night to Remember
The Alturas Veterans Hall was buzzed with excitement on Thursday, December 5, 2024 as local youth gathered for this year’s Friday Night Live (FNL) Extravaganza. The evening opened with warm greetings from FNL-West Youth Advisor […]
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 […]

Modoc National Forest Seeking Input on OHV Grant
The Modoc National welcomes public input to develop a grant application for State of California off-highway vehicle, also known as OHV, recreation funds. The Modoc National Forest is developing a California State Parks Off-Highway Motor […]

Healthcare Affordability at Risk
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Apr 24, 2025
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California Needs New Model for Rural Maternity Care
By Sen. Megan Dahle Nobody wants to land in the hospital, but the one time most of us are happy to be there is to see the miracle of childbirth safely and professionally attended. After […]

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 […]