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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First 5 Celebrates the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025
First 5 Modoc is pleased to announce its celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration that focuses public attention on the […]
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
Tuesday, March 12: 2:16 pm, responded to assist with structure fire in the Tulelake area. 5:54 pm, attempted civil service in Alturas; arrest made. Wednesday, March 13 8:03 am, responded to Newell for report of […]

Mountain Lion Captured After Hyampom Attack: Officials Urge Outdoor Caution
A mountain lion that attacked a summer camp employee near Hyampom on June 14 has been located and euthanized, following a multi-agency search coordinated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The incident happened […]
Modoc Business Community Growing with New Store
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(Video) Modoc County Public Health hosts a Successful Narcan Harm Reduction Clinic
“By raising awareness, providing education and training, and making Narcan available, we can help prevent overdose deaths and support those who are struggling with addiction. We can’t stop people from using but we can help […]

🐰 Alturas Lions Club Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Veterans’ Park
The Alturas Lions Club is once again bringing joy to local families with its beloved Annual Easter Egg Hunt, set to take place on Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 PM at Veterans’ Park. This cherished […]

Fort Bidwell Indian Community Announces High-Speed Broadband Project
Broadband service changes lives. The Tribal Council of the Fort Bidwell Indian Community (FBIC) is pleased to announce the kickoff of a new high-speed broadband project to serve the residents of Fort Bidwell, Lake City, […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Mar 27, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

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, […]

Modoc Rallies Late to Defeat Hoopa Valley in a Thrilling Match
Modoc JV boys beat Hoopa Valley 35-29 The Modoc Braves pulled off an impressive comeback victory against Hoopa Valley, defeating them 35-29 in an exciting and hard-fought game. Both teams started evenly in the first […]

Blue Lake Camp is Coming!
Blue Lake Camp is coming soon! Preparations are underway and camp staff is looking forward to our 70th year of offering a low-cost camping experience to kids entering the 4th through 8 th grades. The […]

Working Together to Save Lives: Q&A
First responders from Modoc County EMS, Cal Fire, and the Alturas Rural Fire Department conducted a joint training exercise last weekend to improve emergency preparedness and coordination. The focus was vehicle extrication—a lifesaving skill essential […]

Why Roadwork From Modoc to Reno Is Nonstop
By: Staff Writer Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 395 and the rural roads stretching from Modoc County to Reno may have noticed a surge in construction activity. This flurry of development is part of a […]

Beware of Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Residents
Authorities are warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving fraudulent letters claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH), after an Alturas citizen, Clifford Starke, fell victim and brought the matter to the attention of […]

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 […]

Subaru Crashes Into Four Corners Market in Alturas, Damages Building
On Wednesday, Alturas Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into the Four Corners Market. According to bystanders, the driver of a Subaru Forester struck the building, causing significant damage to the […]