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The Native Daughters of the Golden West, Nataqua Parlor No. 152 of Susanville, proudly presented new State of California and United States of America flags to Big Valley Junior/Senior High School during a special assembly […]
Bidwell Mansion Destroyed: A Reflection on Loss, Legacy, and New Beginnings in Surprise Valley
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(Video)Two vehicles snagged a power line this morning on Highway 299 in Alturas
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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 […]
Future Leaders of America Wanted for The American Legion’s Boys and Girls State
Linda Newman, Commander, American Legion Post 163 The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, is inviting all members of Modoc County to join them in sponsoring young men and women to attend The American […]
Officers Lead Life Saving Efforts Rewarded
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Mother’s Day in Modoc: Honoring Local Moms with Brunches and Community Spirit
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SNC to Hold Board Meeting, Field Tour in Modoc County June 4–5
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy, a California state agency dedicated to supporting the environmental, economic and social health of the Sierra-Cascade region, will host its quarterly board meeting and a public field tour June 4–5 in […]
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 […]
Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 12, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks Back
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ends, and clocks will be set back one hour to standard time. This “fall back” shift gives us an extra hour, so remember to […]
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 […]
Camping Season is Coming
Camping season is fast approaching, and forest visitors are reminded to practice responsible recreation. To protect the natural resources of Modoc National Forest, a forest order has been put in place for the upcoming 2025 […]
Fort Bidwell launches Firewise USA
Clean-up day unites community around wildfire mitigation efforts By Allayana Martinez-Darrow for the Modoc Record As another wildfire season approaches, with the 2022 Barnes Fire reminding community members of the need to address wildfire risk, […]
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