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Modoc County Record E-edition: July 25, 2024

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As citizens of Modoc County, we have a unique opportunity to play an active role in ensuring justice and accountability in our community. The Grand Jury is an essential component of our local legal system, […]
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 […]
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]
There have been 24 earthquakes on the Sheldon Refuge, east of Fort Bidwell, in the last ten days. The majority of them are micro quakes, and can’t be felt by residents in the area. – […]
A meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet will peak overnight in Modoc County, offering a rare chance to see dozens of shooting stars from wide-open country skies. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower could produce up […]
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By Shaelene Tims A quiet afternoon turned into an impromptu hero’s moment on Feb. 9, when a Lookout resident discovered a burglary in progress at his uninhabited home on County Road 93. According to the […]
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, […]
A drunk driver crashed into a parked truck, and later drove it into a home in a quiet Alturas neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving residents shaken just days before Christmas. The incident began around 7 p.m. […]
Twelve newly collared gray wolves have been released back into the wild in northern California after a recent capture operation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). From January 14 through the end […]
The Modoc National Forest invites public participation in developing the Shapa’sh Landscape Restoration Project. The project, a partnership between the Modoc National Forest and the Modoc Nation, aims to restore wildlife habitat by restoring native […]
A suspicious package left outside U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s Chico office Thursday led to an evacuation of nearby businesses and a major emergency response. The package was found outside the Philadelphia Square office complex on […]
Introducing the Warner Mountain Cup- a brand new, year long rivalry series between Lakeview High School and Modoc High School! Lakeview Athletic Director, Andy Rygg and Modoc Athletic Director, Rafael Sevilla have met, developed and […]
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By: Chelsea Bacon Hunting season in Northern California just got a little more exciting with the return of the Buck N’ Bull Contest, hosted by Modoc Family Optometry. Now in its second year, the contest […]