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Mountain Lion Beats Electric Fence Kills Family Pets
By Shaelene Tims In the early hours of Feb. 28, resident and biologist Nadia El Adili woke to find two goats and one sheep—animals she considered family pets—killed by a mountain lion on her Fort […]

Avoid Drinking Too Much Alcohol This Holiday Season
By Nickolaus Hayes During the holidays, overindulging in alcohol and food is widely accepted. Throughout history, for as long as the holiday season has been celebrated in the United States, we are encouraged to have […]

Marching Forward: Recognizing Women’s Impact in History and Today
By: Shaelene Tims March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It started as a local event in California and grew into a national observance, recognizing […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Feb 06, 2025
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Jury Selection Begins for Westwood Murder Trial
Jury selection started this week for Edward “Ed” Harold Biggs, a Westwood resident charged with the October 20, 2023, murder of Marty Robert Ashley, Sr. According to law enforcement reports, Ashley was found on the […]

California Rangeland Trust Achieves Major Milestone: In Collaboration with 95 Ranching Families, over 400,000 Acres of Rangeland Now Permanently Protected Across California
By Madison Gross The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce a landmark achievement in its mission to safeguard the state’s natural resources and working landscapes—the permanent conservation of over 400,000 acres of rangeland made […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 15, 2024
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Officials, Ranchers Raise Alarms Over Aggressive Wolf Behavior in Lassen County
By Shaelene Tims With confirmed wolf kills rising and rural safety concerns mounting, Lassen County is the latest community to ask the state for help. Sheriff John McGarva met with ranchers, elected officials, and wildlife […]

Domestic Violence in Modoc County: Know Your Rights and Get Help
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Modoc County and across Northern California. In 2020, Modoc County reported 40 domestic violence-related calls for help, about 5.2 calls per 1,000 adults. While this is slightly below […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Sep 05, 2024
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Lady Braves with a Split Weekend
Modoc High’s Lady Braves softball team finished their weekend with a split, knocking off Fall River on Friday 26-6, before Mazama returned the favor Saturday. The Braves’s Macy Benson has had a standout season. Recently, […]

(Video) The CalVada History Museum Moves to Main Street
The CalVada History Museum is on the move—literally. After outgrowing its original home in a former ranger station, the museum is relocating to a larger space on Main Street, allowing for an expanded display of […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Mar 27, 2025
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Student Threatens School Shooting in Rural North California
Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a social media threat directed at Long Valley Charter School on Feb. 19, 2025. According to a sheriff’s office press release, a juvenile posted threats of […]
Unofficial Final Results as of Wednesday morning
Modoc County Office released Unofficial Final Results Election Day Precincts Reporting 9 of 21 Precincts Complete 0 of 21 Precincts Partially Reported 9 of 21 Absentee/ Early Precincts Reporting 21 of 21 Registered Voters – Total 5,225 Ballots Cast – Total […]

Inmate Escapes Work Crew in Lakeview, Authorities Searching
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from a work crew at the Pacific Pine Wood Mill in Lakeview on Monday morning. Donald Lee Jones, 39, fled around 7:36 a.m., leaving behind his institution-issued […]