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Surprise Valley’s Shop and Stroll Brings Festive Joy Despite Weather Challenges
Surprise Valley’s downtown bustled with holiday cheer last Saturday during the annual Shop and Stroll, an event that transformed Main Street in Cedarville into a real-life Christmas Hallmark movie. Michelle Bartolo, along with her husband […]

Modoc County Expanded Learning Program and Soldiers Angels Stocking Donations: Spreading Holiday Cheer to Those Who Serve
The Modoc County Expanded Learning Program has successfully brought holiday joy to veterans and active military personnel through a heartwarming initiative. With the motto “May No Soldier Go Unloved / May No Soldier Walk Alone […]

Lava Beds National Monument Seeks Public Input on Proposed Camping Fee Increases
Lava Beds National Monument is inviting public comment on proposed increases in expanded amenity fees for the Indian Well Campground and the Indian Well Campground Group Campsite. Additionally, the park is considering making the Indian […]

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 […]

Assemblywoman Hadwick Champions Wildfire Safety, Insurance Equity, and Wildlife Management
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick remains dedicated to addressing key issues affecting Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas counties. She recently presented Assembly Bill 297, aimed at increasing penalties for arson-related offenses, a crucial measure for wildfire management in […]

Drunk Rampage: Alturas Community Shaken as Mailbox Vandal Causes Chaos
In a bizarre and destructive incident on Friday, April 5th, an intoxicated individual wreaked havoc along West Fourth St. in Alturas, leaving a trail of destroyed mailboxes in their path. The reckless act prompted a […]

TAY Center Advocates for Modoc
For many young people in Modoc County, finding a safe space to grow, learn, and access essential resources can be difficult. The Modoc Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center is helping to bridge that gap. Located […]

Protect Our Community: Join the Modoc Fire Safe Council Executive Board
By Stacey Hafen The Modoc Fire Safe Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildfire mitigation and education in Modoc County. Our mission is to reduce the risk of wildfires through proactive measures, community education, […]

Forest Service to Host Public Listening Session on Proposed Sáttítla National Monument
VALLEJO, Calif., Dec. 2, 2024 — The Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is hosting a public listening session for input on proposed legislation to establish the Sáttítla National Monument in northern California. The session is […]

Assemblywoman Hadwick Introduces Rural Advocacy Bill Package
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, R-Alturas, introduced a series of bills this week aimed at addressing key challenges in rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to increase funding for local programs, improve environmental safety and provide counties […]

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: Feb 27, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 23, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

YOUTH EFFORTS TO COMBAT UNDERAGE DRINKING
On January 15th young people in the Friday Night Live-West (FNL) Chapter will launch a campaign to tackle Modoc County underage drinking. FNL is a youth-led program that builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth […]