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Modoc County Supervisor Byrne Installed as Rural County Representatives of California Chair
L-r: Chris Lopez, RCRC Immediate Past Chair, Monterey County; Bob Nelson, RCRC Second Vice Chair, Santa Barbara County; Geri Byrne, RCRC Chair, Modoc County; Miles Menetrey, RCRC First Vice Chair, Mariposa County The Rural County […]
Cal Pines shooting a suicide
Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy responded to our question about a shooting death in Cal Pines. “Our office did investigate the shooting death of Isaac Santiago,” Dowdy said.“The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined […]

Celebrating Excellence: Surprise Valley Honors Student Achievement
On Friday, April 14, Surprise Valley Elementary School recognized the hard work and dedication of its students during a special awards assembly attended by friends and family. Sixteen students in grades 4 through 7 were […]

Alturas Residents Join National ‘Hands Off’ Protest Over Public Service Cuts
On Saturday, April 5, a passionate group of about 65 residents gathered in Alturas as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event, held on the lawn of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, aimed to […]

Ft. Bidwell Man Found Guilty
Photo provided by Modoc County Sheriffs Office A Modoc County jury has found Ruben Martinez Williams of Fort Bidwell guilty of attacking a deputy and ignoring court orders, the district attorney’s office said. Jurors last […]
Senior Corner
T.E.A.C.H., Inc. Senior Services 906 W. 4th Street, Alturas (530) 233-5556 CENTER OPEN Open from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Services are for Seniors 60 years […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Mar 27, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Lassen Board of Supervisors Spring Outlook
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors has approved a new contract with Fink Funeral Inc. to handle the removal and transportation of deceased individuals from death scenes throughout the county. The agreement covers services from […]

Modoc Braves Dominate Bonanza Antlers in 49-30 Victory
Modoc High School’s Girls Varsity basketball team secured an impressive 49-30 win over the Bonanza Antlers on Tuesday night, outscoring their opponents in every quarter. Maxpreps stated the Braves are ranked 358th in California, while […]

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, […]

40th Annual Masten Ramsey Stock Horse Jubilee
The 40th Annual Masten Ramsey Stock Horse Jubilee took place last weekend, attracting numerous participants from the local community. Saturday’s schedule included various single horse events and a Calcutta for the junior team events. On […]

Bicyclist Killed in Collision on SR-299 Cedar Pass
A 20-year-old woman driving a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado struck and killed a bicyclist on State Route 299 Cedar Pass on Monday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision occurred at approximately 7 p.m., east […]

Elementary Students Explore Agriculture with Local FFA Field Trip
Alturas Elementary Students Experience Hands-On Agriculture with Modoc High FFA. Earlier this week, students from Alturas Elementary School had the opportunity to experience agriculture up close during a special field trip hosted by Modoc High […]

Local Schools Participate in National Fire Prevention Week Activities
Schools across Modoc County marked National Fire Prevention Week with educational activities to raise awareness about fire safety. Students from Tulelake Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School, Big Valley Elementary, Modoc Vineyard Academy, and Alternative Home […]

Two Calves Found Dead in Lassen County; Wolves Suspected
Two more dead calves were discovered Tuesday on a ranch in Lassen County, just south of the Modoc County line, in what authorities suspect is the latest in a series of livestock kills attributed to […]
2025 Scholars for MCCW
The Modoc County Cattlemen and Cattle Women’s Associations selected five recipients for this year’s Memorial Scholarship. Each recipient will receive $750.00. Scholarships are awarded in part from memorial donations received, past and present. This year’s […]