Modoc County Record E-edition: July 25, 2024

By Janice Betian In a rare display of political unity, more than 80 residents of Modoc County— Republicans, Democrats and Independents—gathered at the Alturas Veterans of Foreign Wars building this past weekend in a peaceful […]

Jury selection started this week for Edward “Ed” Harold Biggs, a Westwood resident charged with the October 20, 2023, murder of Marty Robert Ashley, Sr. According to law enforcement reports, Ashley was found on the […]

Jose Magallanes, 42, of Susanville, was recently convicted of methamphetamine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia following a jury trial. A recent jury conviction in Susanville, Lassen County, highlights ongoing concerns over methamphetamine possession and […]

The Redding Fire Department announced crews left Wednesday evening to assist with the Eaton fire in the Angeles National Forest, Altadena and Pasadena.   Fully staffed crews on engines OES 8333 and OES 8335 headed to […]

The Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office will be closed for building maintenance from Wednesday, November 6, through Friday, November 8. We encourage you to visit our District Offices for any permit needs. The Big Valley […]

Photo by Lea Huetteman The arrival of sandhill cranes in Modoc County signals the changing season, as the region begins to transition from a decidedly mild winter into early springtime weather.  The cranes, known for […]

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, […]

A Susanville man was arrested early Friday morning following a high-speed pursuit through residential neighborhoods, according to the Susanville Police Department. At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Feb. 14, an officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound […]

Mother’s Day has been part of American tradition since 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday. The day was originally championed by Anna Jarvis to honor the quiet strength and tireless care […]