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Modoc National Forest Begins Fall Prescribed Burning
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the […]

Rainbow Gathering Camper Sues Lassen County for 25K
A dispute over last summer’s Rainbow Family campout near Indian Creek is heating up, with sharply different accounts from campers, county officials and local residents. Modoc residents will remember their visit to the Modoc National […]

Modoc National Forest Welcomes New Acting Forest Supervisor
The Modoc National Forest is pleased to welcome Matthew Bokach as the interim Forest Supervisor for the next 120 days, starting December 9th. Matthew has served as the District Ranger of the San Gabriel Mountains […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Feb 27, 2025
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 19, 2024
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Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 01, 2025
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Ongoing Predator Debate Sees New Technology
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has launched a new wolf-tracking tool aimed at helping livestock producers respond to growing wolf activity. But with compensation funds stretched thin and predator policies still in debate, […]

VFW Post 3327 Supports Modoc Little League with Day of Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3327 and Auxiliary proudly conducted a Day of Service at the Modoc Little League concession stand in Alturas, California. Their dedicated volunteers played a vital role in keeping the concession […]

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, […]

TEACH Adult Education Holds Graduation for Twelve Graduates
By Janice Betian, Assistant Director Teach Adult Education. This was a week of honoring success for twelve Modoc adults who missed out on earning their high school diploma the traditional way. Students came from Alturas, […]

TEACH Inc. Holds 2024 Modoc Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving
Photo by Jessica Fredrick Left to right Courtney Hagge, Turkey Alex Acuna Jr., Luke Bagwell, Mateo Bowden, Michael Hall, Natalie Silva, Becky DeForest, Clint and Andie Johnson, Olivia Miklos, and Grinch Alex Acura Sr. TEACH Inc. […]

Modoc Wrestling Competes in Beast of the North
Eliza Pena with her second place trophyPhoto By Cynthia Pena Modoc Wrestling competed in the Beast of the North tournament in Anderson, CA on January 3rd & 4th. Boys:Miles Murray: 8th – 113lbsOwen Romesha: 8th […]

It’s Never Too Late: Earning a High School Diploma at 23
By Janice Betian, Assistant Director Teach Adult Education. At 23 years old, most people are busy climbing career ladders, raising families, or chasing new dreams—but for some, a different kind of milestone takes center stage: […]

National Sheepdog Finals Lazy Spade Ranch September 30 – October 5, 2025
The most prestigious sheepdog trial in North America, the National Sheepdog Finals, will return to Alturas, California, from September 30 th to October 5 th , 2025. The event will be held at the beautiful […]

Alturas Citizens Seek Clarity After Dog Pound Charges Don’t Add Up
An unexpected gap in a city dog-pound bill has Alturas residents asking how closely the city tracks its small fees. The issue began last fall, when a 19-day impound led to a $170 receipt. By […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jul 10, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.