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Modoc County Record E-edition: Jun 13th, 2024
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Wolf strike team launched, but Ranchers Question Results
Another cattle kill at Goodwin Ranch on Tuesday, June 24 — while California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) strike team members were on-site — is raising sharp questions from ranchers about whether the state’s […]

Rain or Shine, Groundhog Fever Festival Coming Soon Will Chuck Wood, the world-famous groundhog, see his shadow?
The annual Groundhog Fever Festival in downtown Quincy is coming soon — a day packed with fun, food and festivities and a chance to see Chuck Wood’s prediction for spring or late winter. This year, the […]

MHS Volleyball Alumni Game
Modoc Volleyball will be playing against Modoc Alumni in the first annual MHS Volleyball Alumni Fundraiser Game! On Saturday August 23. 2025 at 11am inside Griswold Gym, our current Lady Braves volleyballers will play against […]

Five Interesting Ways to Use Virtual Fences
By Janyne Little University of California Cooperative Extension Managing cattle across vast rangelands has long been a complex challenge for ranchers and land managers. Conventional barbed wire fencing methods, while effective, can be costly, labor-intensive, […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 07, 2025
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Staying Power: Modoc County’s Aging Population and the Youth Who Choose To Return
In Modoc County, quiet rural roads lead to a serious challenge: a rapidly aging population. With nearly one in three residents now over the age of 60, this remote corner of northeastern California is facing […]

Expert Shares Tips for Modoc Farmers Facing Rising Fertilizer Costs
Third Cutting Alfalfa Grown by Bushey Custom Farming & Haying. By: Shaelene Tims With fertilizer prices rising, Modoc County farmers are adjusting their strategies to maintain profitable alfalfa crops. Local agricultural expert Simarjeet Singh from […]

Modoc County tops California For Property-Tax Value
Modoc County leads California in getting the most value per property-tax dollar, a March 1 study by the personal-finance firm SmartAsset shows. The analysis compared each county’s statutory tax rate, public-school test scores and five-year […]

Modoc County Offers Free Pre-Approved Housing Plans and Flexible Building Options
The Modoc County Building and Safety Department is offering free pre-approved housing plans as part of an effort to encourage affordable housing and simplify the building permit process. The plans, designed by local designer Michelle […]
Senior Corner
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No Fires Reported on the Modoc NF After Monday Night Thunderstorm
A significant lightning storm passed over the Modoc National Forest last night. While no fires have been reported so far, there is a possibility that some may be detected in the coming days. Fire personnel […]
Swinerton Construction Observes Moment of Silence to Honor Lives Lost in 9/11 Attacks
Swinerton Construction invited the community and partners to observe a minute of silence in honor of 9/11. Chad Day led the gathering and rang a bell three times to symbolize all the lives of first […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 19, 2024
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Modoc County Historical Society Leads Community Effort to Fill High School Time Capsule
The Modoc County Historical Society hosted a community-wide effort to refill the Modoc High School Time Capsule, which was opened on October 30, 2024, after being sealed for 50 years. The project culminated in a […]

Modoc National Forest Welcomes New Acting Forest Supervisor
The Modoc National Forest is pleased to welcome Matthew Bokach as the interim Forest Supervisor for the next 120 days, starting December 9th. Matthew has served as the District Ranger of the San Gabriel Mountains […]