Modoc County Record E-edition: July 25, 2024

The history of Santa Claus can be traced back to the fourth-century Christian Bishop St. Nicholas. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that […]

Photo provided Modoc Sheriffs Office A 34-year-old Alturas woman was arrested Wednesday morning after police say they found about four grams of methamphetamine she intended to sell while patrolling a block that sits between Modoc […]

California is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and, if one new bill passes, an official state cryptid: Bigfoot. On Feb. 14, Assemblymember Chris Rogers introduced Assembly Bill 666, which seeks to designate Bigfoot […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers convened a special session Monday to fortify the state’s progressive policies against potential challenges from a second Trump presidency. Democrat Governor Newsom, a vocal critic of the president-elect, […]

Schools across Modoc County marked National Fire Prevention Week with educational activities to raise awareness about fire safety. Students from Tulelake Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School, Big Valley Elementary, Modoc Vineyard Academy, and Alternative Home […]

National Forest to host Northwest Forest Plan public meeting at Adin Community Center Alturas, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 — The Modoc and Lassen National Forests are hosting a community meeting to share information about proposed […]

Federal officials lethally removed OR-158, an endangered gray wolf, on Feb. 26 after repeated livestock attacks and growing concerns about public safety. The decision came after extensive nonlethal deterrence efforts failed. The removal was conducted […]