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Compensation Programs Fall Short
Wolves have moved from the ridges right up to front doors. Since late March the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office has logged 12 pasture intrusions and three calf kills within sight of ranch homes. In nearby […]

Summer Camping Update
Campers planning a trip to the Modoc National Forest this summer will find most sites open, but officials warn that drinking water at many locations is not yet safe without boiling. All campgrounds in the […]

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 […]

Flag Day and what I learned in Girl Scouts
With Flag Day on June 14th , and our 4 th of July Independence Day celebrations just around the corner, I am reflecting about what I learned in Girl Scouts about our wondrous Flag, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Methamphetamine Seized in Cedarville Drug Arrest
On April 2, 2025, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Main Street in Cedarville, California. The search resulted in the arrest of 61-year-old Jodi Elian […]
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: Oct 24, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Hadwick Brings Highland Cattle to Capitol for Ag Day
By Shaelene Tims Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) joined farmers and ranchers at the State Capitol on March 19 for California Agriculture Day, an annual event celebrating the state’s farm and ranch economy. Hadwick and her […]
Modoc Business Community Growing with New Store
The Valley Farm Store will opening soon on Main st in Cedarville

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 […]

Modoc Fire Safe Council Hosts General Meeting to Highlight Defensible Space Program
The Modoc Fire Safe Council is pleased to announce its upcoming General Meeting, where community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the Defensible Space Program. This vital initiative aims to empower residents […]

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 […]

(Video) Modoc County Public Health hosts a Successful Narcan Harm Reduction Clinic
“By raising awareness, providing education and training, and making Narcan available, we can help prevent overdose deaths and support those who are struggling with addiction. We can’t stop people from using but we can help […]