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Protect Our Community: Join the Modoc Fire Safe Council Executive Board
By Stacey Hafen The Modoc Fire Safe Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildfire mitigation and education in Modoc County. Our mission is to reduce the risk of wildfires through proactive measures, community education, […]

Rite Aid Confirms Alturas Location to Remain Open Amid Restocking Efforts
Rite Aid has confirmed that its Alturas store, located at 432 North Main Street, will remain open despite ongoing restructuring efforts within the company. In a statement provided to the Modoc Record, Rite Aid Corporate […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

UC Awards Sadie Camacho Spot Award
By: Laura Snell, Modoc County Director UC Cooperative Extension Modoc County awarded Sadie Camacho a spot award for her exemplary leadership in the “My Hometown is Cool” program delivery to Modoc High School freshman this […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Apr 10, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
Dear Editor:
I want to start off with a Congratulations on the sale of the paper by Rick and Janie, and a Welcome to the new ownership. As a member of the Sloss family I can assure […]

Lava Beds National Monument Seeks Public Input on Proposed Camping Fee Increases
Lava Beds National Monument is inviting public comment on proposed increases in expanded amenity fees for the Indian Well Campground and the Indian Well Campground Group Campsite. Additionally, the park is considering making the Indian […]

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 […]

Alturas FFA Hosts Pet Supply Drive for National FFA Week
The Alturas FFA chapter is organizing a dog and cat supply drive to support the High Plateau Humane Society in honor of National FFA Week. Community members are encouraged to donate pet food, toys, supplies, […]

Cal Fire Lifts Burn Permit
With the prior and forecasted widespread precipitation throughout the area, the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit Chief will remove the requirement to obtain a burn permit to conduct outdoor burning effective November 22, 2024, at […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Nov 07, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Assemblywoman Hadwick Applauds New Bear Plan, Pushes for Passage of Science-Based AB 1038
In response to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) release of its updated Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R–Alturas) is calling for swift passage of her bill, AB 1038, […]
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 […]