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: Mar 13, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Northeast California’s March Snowpack Update
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Fort Bidwell Youth-led Initiatives
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40th Annual Masten Ramsey Stock Horse Jubilee
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DUTCH FLAT PILE BURN PROJECT
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Small Earthquakes Rattle Northeast California
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on US-395
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