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Modoc Youth Board Honored at State Capitol for Advocacy Work
Members of the Strong Family Health Center Youth Board were invited to the California State Capitol this month in recognition of their advocacy to preserve the Modoc Braves mascot. The youth board visited the Capitol […]

Fire Suspension
The City of Alturas Fire Department is issuing an urgent announcement regarding a temporary suspension of all burning activities within city limits, effective June 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. This essential measure addresses the alarming […]

Mt. Shasta Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on State Route 139
A 45-year-old man from Mt. Shasta died early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on State Route 139 between Adin and Susanville, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred at approximately 3:50 […]

United States Coast Guardsman, Lieutenant James C.M. Taylor Celebrates Retirement
Family and Friends attended the retirement and reception of United States Coast Guardsman, Lieutenant James C.M. Taylor on May 22, 2025 at U.S. Coast Guard Station North Bend, Oregon. James has retired from the U.S. […]

Alturas Indivisible Draws Bipartisan Crowd to Protest Administration Policies
By Janice Betian In a rare display of political unity, more than 80 residents of Modoc County— Republicans, Democrats and Independents—gathered at the Alturas Veterans of Foreign Wars building this past weekend in a peaceful […]

Students Shine at STEM Preliminaries
On February 21st and February 28th, 2025, a collaboration of Surprise Valley Jr/Sr High School, Tulelake High School, Modoc Middle and Modoc High Schools, and Alturas Elementary brought sixty enthusiastic students together for competitive MESA […]

SB-363 to Help Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
By Shaelene Tims For rural communities like Modoc, navigating health insurance denials is particularly challenging. Many residents rely on private insurance plans that are regulated by the state, yet there is little transparency regarding how […]

Suspect Sought in Pages Market Burglary
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent burglary at Pages Market in Cedarville. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 10:45 […]

Modoc High School Honors Aimee Boulade with Block M Tournament Dedication
The Modoc High School community gathered with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to honor the late Aimee Boulade, a cherished member of the Modoc Brave family whose contributions left an undeniable mark on the school’s […]

Officers Lead Life Saving Efforts Rewarded
Officer Widby & Officer Alcala On April 4, 2025, Alturas police officers quickly responded to a call for someone experiencing a possible heart attack. The situation turned serious when dispatch was informed that the person […]

Summer Explorer Program Returns to Modoc with Hands-On Healthcare Internships, STEM Fun, and Career Exploration
The Summer Explorer Program is in full swing once again in Modoc County, giving local youth an exciting opportunity to learn, earn, and make a difference in their community. Hosted through Advancing Modoc, this unique […]

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 […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Feb 06, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Modoc County Record E-edition: May 08, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Historical Society Opens Time Capsule at Modoc High After 50 Years
History is a beautiful thing. Whether it is family history, world history, or even a small piece of local history, we can all agree that there is something special about taking a step back in […]