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Modoc National Forest Begins Fall Prescribed Burning
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the […]
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Wed 10 Mostly Sunny 69°/34° 4% N 6 mph Thu 11 Sunny 72°/41° 3% SSW 17 mph Fri 12 Isolated Thunderstorms/Wind 64°/38° 30% SSW 21 mph Sat 13 AM Showers 61°/36° 50% N 14 mph […]

Drunk Driver Crashes Truck Into Alturas Home, Arrested for DUI
A drunk driver crashed into a parked truck, and later drove it into a home in a quiet Alturas neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving residents shaken just days before Christmas. The incident began around 7 p.m. […]

California Lawmakers Launch Special Session to Shield State Policies from Federal Challenges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers convened a special session Monday to fortify the state’s progressive policies against potential challenges from a second Trump presidency. Democrat Governor Newsom, a vocal critic of the president-elect, […]

Controversial Coyote Plan Sent Back for Review
In a move many Modoc County ranchers consider a significant win, the California Fish and Game Commission has referred a controversial coyote reclassification proposal back to its Wildlife Resources Committee (WRC) for further review. The […]
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Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Focuses on Hazard Plans
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the Public’s participation in filling out a survey about Modoc County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Modoc County Office of Emergency Services is in the process of updating […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Feb 13, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

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 […]
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ROLE OF NATIVE YOUTH IN A NATIONAL MONUMENT
The College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California, hosted a United States Forest Service public listening session on December 7, 2024, regarding ancestral homelands of the Pit River Nation. Illmawi Tribal Citizen of the Pit […]

Modoc National Forest Begins Fall Prescribed Burning
The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the forest, enhancing its overall […]

Blue Heron Spotted Along Modoc’s Waters
A great blue heron was spotted in the morning just east of the Hot Springs in Surprise Valley, drawing the attention of local bird enthusiasts and nature lovers. The stately bird, known for its slate-blue […]

Rural Northern California Farmers Face Rising Costs, Automation Challenges
Farmers in rural Northern California are facing a tough road ahead. Labor costs are rising, farmland is shrinking, and there’s growing pressure to adopt new technology. Experts warn that these challenges could significantly reshape the […]

BLM approves 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse Removal
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Applegate Field Office has approved the 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse removal under a Categorical Exclusion (CX), according to a decision signed by […]