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CDFW Confirms Collar and Release of 12 Wolves
Twelve newly collared gray wolves have been released back into the wild in northern California after a recent capture operation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). From January 14 through the end […]
CDAA Urges Lawmakers to Reinstate Protections for Teen Trafficking Victims
The Modoc County District Attorney’s Office announced on its Facebook page that the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) is urging lawmakers to reinstate critical provisions in Assembly Bill 379 (AB 379). These provisions were originally […]
Cal Fire Lifts Burn Permit
With the prior and forecasted widespread precipitation throughout the area, the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit Chief will remove the requirement to obtain a burn permit to conduct outdoor burning effective November 22, 2024, at […]
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 […]
Unpredictable Weather Patterns Keep Modoc County Residents Guessing
Modoc County experienced a whirlwind of weather this last week, as locals woke up to a blanket of snow, only to see the skies clear for sunshine by midday, followed by a sudden downpour in […]
California’s Job Market Shows Mixed Signals in February 2025
California’s unemployment rate stayed at 5.4% in February 2025, even though the state lost 7,500 jobs. This follows an even larger job loss of 21,400 positions in January, according to the Employment Development Department (EDD). […]
Local Schools Participate in National Fire Prevention Week Activities
Schools across Modoc County marked National Fire Prevention Week with educational activities to raise awareness about fire safety. Students from Tulelake Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School, Big Valley Elementary, Modoc Vineyard Academy, and Alternative Home […]
Northern California Sheriffs Urge Ranchers to Oppose Coyote Hunting Rule Change at May 15 Wildlife Meeting
Seven Northern California sheriffs are urging ranchers to pack the California Fish and Game Commission’s Wildlife Resources Committee meeting on May 15. The committee is considering scrapping a decades-old rule that lets hunters kill coyotes “anytime, […]
Man Arraigned in Modoc County’s First Fentanyl Murder Case
A Modoc County resident has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a Surprise Valley woman, marking the first fentanyl-related murder case in Modoc County. Dirk Aalpoel, 33, of Fort […]
DUTCH FLAT PILE BURN PROJECT
Starting on Monday, December 9, 2024, the CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit in coordination with CA. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be conducting a 100-acre pile burn project in the Dutch Flat area. The […]
Cedarville Woman Rebuilds Life After Devastating Drunk Driving Incident, Set to Become Advocate for Epilepsy and Drunk Driving
By: Chelsea Bacon A drunk driver who struck multiple pedestrians last year, leaving two in critical condition, is set to face sentencing at the end of October, during which she will hear victim impact statements […]
Consulting Firm Advises County Supervisors on Changes
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors is considering major changes to improve how the County manages its finances, following a presentation by an outside consulting firm on May 15 and follow-up discussion during the May […]
Modoc County Record E-edition: May 08, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
Classic Motorcycle Rally (INOA) Coming to Quincy
By: Staff Writer From June 16 through 21, classic motorcycles and their enthusiasts will return to the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds for the International Norton Owners Association 2025 Feather River Rally III. This marks the third […]
Modoc County Record E-edition: Sep 19, 2024
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Tulelake High Wins Modoc County Academic Decathlon; Modoc High Takes Super Quiz Title
Students from three local high schools competed in the Modoc County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 1, hosted by the Modoc County Office of Education. Participants from Modoc High School, Surprise Valley High School, and Tulelake […]
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