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🚨 HIGH WIND WATCH ALERT 🚨
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for portions of Lake, Klamath,and Modoc counties from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. 💨 Winds: Southwest 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph🌲 Impact: […]

New Fire Hazard Maps Released
According to the State of California, Modoc County faces a heightened wildfire threat. The California Fire Marshal’s Office recently updated these maps to designate more land under “high” or “very high” fire danger. The last […]

More Than Thanks, Turning Remembrance into Action
By Jody Boulay Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We attend parades, place flags at gravesites, and take quiet […]

Lassen County Supervisors Urge Federal Action on Gray Wolf Protections
In a decisive move reflecting growing concerns over the impact of gray wolves on local agriculture and public safety, the Lassen County Board of Supervisors has formally requested that President Donald Trump remove the gray […]

Debate Over Hound Hunting Addressed in AB-1038
By: Shaelene Tims The use of hounds in wildlife management is once again a hot-button issue in California, particularly in light of recent wolf depredation incidents involving the Modoc Group wolves. While some see hound […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Mar 13, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE
The first installment of property taxes must be paid by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in order to avoid a 10% penalty charge for late payment. Payments may be made in the Modoc County […]

Carnivorous Squirrels in North California
Northern California’s ground squirrels may not be as innocent as they seem. New research has documented California ground squirrels actively hunting and eating small mammals, a behavior that challenges previous assumptions about their diet. Scientists […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jul 31, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

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 […]

Alturas Rotary brings back Great Duck Race after 23 years to float fun and fund community causes
By Chelsea Bacon After a 23-year hiatus, the rubber ducks are making their return to Alturas. The Rotary Clubs of Alturas are reviving the beloved Great Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, July 5, following the […]

Tulelake High Wins Modoc County Academic Decathlon; Modoc High Takes Super Quiz Title
Students from three local high schools competed in the Modoc County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 1, hosted by the Modoc County Office of Education. Participants from Modoc High School, Surprise Valley High School, and Tulelake […]
Modoc County Supervisor Urges Action as Wolf Attacks Threaten Rural Safety
By Shaelene Tims Modoc County and the surrounding North Eastern California counties, the state’s growing wolf problem has dominated community discussions for months. Frustration is mounting after yet another calf was killed at a Bieber […]

Mark Brewer Begins New Role as Superintendent and Principal at Lassen High
LassenHigh.org Lassen High School is welcoming new leadership this year as Mark Brewer steps into the role of Superintendent and Principal for the Lassen Union High School District. Brewer brings a broad background in public […]

USDA Releases $20 Million in Paused Funding for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the release of $20 million in funding that was paused for review under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed that this […]