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Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 01, 2024

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Mrs. Rulison’s class at Alturas Elementary School brought their study of polar animals to a lively close on Friday, Jan. 24, by dressing up as Tacky the Penguin, the lovable character from Helen Lester’s children’s […]
The USDA Forest Service will resume gather operations for the Devil’s Garden wild horse gather contract beginning January 21, 2025 for a short duration, in order to continue moving toward the appropriate management level of […]
The Modoc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees has officially appointed longtime educator and administrator Rebecca (Beckie) Lewis as the district’s new Superintendent. The appointment was unanimously approved at the Board’s meeting on June […]
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California State Parks’ North Coast Redwoods District has announced multiple seasonal job openings for Maintenance Aides and Park Aides. These positions offer a chance to help preserve the scenic redwood forests of Humboldt County while […]
Surprise Valley Exhibitors Shine in the Ring and Bring Home Top Honors The annual Modoc Junior Livestock Show wrapped up Friday evening with a lively community BBQ and a packed house for the livestock auction, […]
Intermittent full closures will begin Monday, April 28, on State Route 139 as part of a scheduled road improvement project, the California Department of Transportation announced. The highway will be closed to all traffic on […]
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 […]
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Covered California has reached a record 1.98 million enrollees for 2025, with 345,711 new sign-ups. This marks four consecutive years of growth, driven by enhanced premium tax credits and California’s Cost-Sharing Reduction program. “California’s uninsured […]
On Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025, thirty-three Modoc County middle and high school youth in RISE-MESA completed a two-hour session about STEM careers. That second learning event was held at the Modoc College Center in […]
“Our proudest achievement is that we’ve done it with a small crew of local people from Modoc County,” says President Amanda Hoy. At the crossroads of tenacity, tradition, and technical expertise stands White Bear Construction, […]
A chilly start didn’t stop the smiles on Opening Day as families gathered for pancakes, play, and plenty of community connection. Hosted by the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office alongside a local coffee shop, the morning […]
Traffic Alert 🚨 Two vehicles reportedly caught a low-hanging power line today on Hwy 299 near Grocery Outlet. Thankfully, emergency crews were quick to respond. A big thank you to CHP, Alturas Police Department, Big […]
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A group of local teens took it upon themselves to restore a beloved community symbol that had been damaged by recent storms — and they did it just in time for Easter. The “Old Rugged […]