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Mountain Lion Captured After Hyampom Attack: Officials Urge Outdoor Caution
A mountain lion that attacked a summer camp employee near Hyampom on June 14 has been located and euthanized, following a multi-agency search coordinated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The incident happened […]

Consulting Firm Advises County Supervisors on Changes
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors is considering major changes to improve how the County manages its finances, following a presentation by an outside consulting firm on May 15 and follow-up discussion during the May […]

Summer Meals Move to Alturas Elementary
By: Shaelene Tims The Modoc Joint Unified School District will operate its summer meal program out of Alturas Elementary School this year, due to ongoing construction at Modoc Middle School. Free breakfast and lunch will […]

Susanville Elks Lodge #1487 Lists Historic Building for Sale
If you’ve seen the “For Sale” sign outside the Susanville Elks Lodge #1487, you’re not alone. After 100 years, the historic building has been a cornerstone of the community, filled with countless memories and stories. […]

What Modoc County Pet Owners Need to Know About Leash Laws and Loose Animals
A dog running loose in Modoc County might be more than a neighborhood nuisance—it could lead to fines, impoundment or worse. Both the City of Alturas and Modoc County have strict rules on dogs at […]

Property Tax Meeting in August
The California State Board of Equalization will hold its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing on August 20, 2025, in Sacramento. The hearing invites residents, taxpayers, and local officials to provide public comment on property […]

Modoc Student Reflects on Poetry Out Loud Experience
By Shaelene Tims More than a month has passed since the Poetry Out Loud competition occurred, yet for one of the local Modoc students, the experience still echoes. Poetry Out Loud is a national arts […]

Modoc County’s Quiet Caregiving Crisis
By: Shaelene Tims A quiet public health crisis is happening in Modoc County. As residents grow older and health care workers remain hard to find, more people are becoming full-time, unpaid caregivers for their spouses. […]

First 5 Celebrates the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025
First 5 Modoc is pleased to announce its celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, April 5-11, 2025. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration that focuses public attention on the […]

Suspected Child Predator Arrested
A Shasta Lake man was arrested May 21 on suspicion of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child over a four-year period, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives with the agency’s Major Crimes Unit opened the […]

CalTrans Projects in Modoc County: What to Expect in 2025
Spring–Fall Construction Season Preview for Local Highways Road construction season has arrived, and Modoc County residents will see several important highway projects from spring through fall of 2025. These improvements aim to enhance road surfaces, […]

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 […]

Escaped Debris Burn Destroys Structures in Janesville; Burn Permits Now Required
The CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit assisted the Janesville Fire District with an escaped debris burn Thursday afternoon that resulted in the destruction of multiple structures and vehicles. According to fire officials, a person burning debris […]
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
Tuesday, March 12: 2:16 pm, responded to assist with structure fire in the Tulelake area. 5:54 pm, attempted civil service in Alturas; arrest made. Wednesday, March 13 8:03 am, responded to Newell for report of […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jun 13th, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.