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Modoc County Record E-edition: July 4, 2024
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Fort Bidwell Youth-led Initiatives
For three years, youth from Surprise Valley Elementary, Shasta View, and the Lucky Clover Montessori school have interacted as a group that embraces the concept of a unified community. Friday Night Live Kids-East is the […]
Mountain Lion Beats Electric Fence Kills Family Pets
By Shaelene Tims In the early hours of Feb. 28, resident and biologist Nadia El Adili woke to find two goats and one sheep—animals she considered family pets—killed by a mountain lion on her Fort […]
2025 Wild Horse Gather set to begin September 2nd, 2025
The USDA Forest Service plans to begin gathering 350 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory on September 2, 2025. The gathering will continue movement toward the appropriate number of wild horses […]
Former Alturas Elementary Principal Beckie Lewis Named New Superintendent of Modoc Joint Unified School District
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 […]
Blind Date Books this Valentines Day Season
Are you ready for a special Valentine’s Day date? If you are looking for something special for Valentine’s Day, the Modoc County Library is once again offering their blind date with a book program from […]
Rocks on Cedar Pass Tell a Story
If you pull off along Highway 299 and look at the road cuts, you can see the rock layers lean at a noticeable angle. Geologists tie that tilt to the Surprise Valley fault, which dips […]
MJUSD to Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
The Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) will once again participate in California’s Universal Free Meals program for the 2025–2026 school year. This initiative ensures that all students at every MJUSD site will receive both […]
California’s Job Market Shows Mixed Signals in February 2025
California’s unemployment rate stayed at 5.4% in February 2025, even though the state lost 7,500 jobs. This follows an even larger job loss of 21,400 positions in January, according to the Employment Development Department (EDD). […]
Cedarville Woman Rebuilds Life After Devastating Drunk Driving Incident, Set to Become Advocate for Epilepsy and Drunk Driving
By: Chelsea Bacon A drunk driver who struck multiple pedestrians last year, leaving two in critical condition, is set to face sentencing at the end of October, during which she will hear victim impact statements […]
What It Means to Be in Extreme Fire Weather and How You Can Help
When the National Weather Service issues an “extreme fire weather” warning, it means that conditions are very dangerous and the risk of wildfire is high. These warnings are usually based on a mix of strong […]
(Video) Modoc enjoys Junior Livestock Show on Friday June, 20th
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Local Schools Participate in National Fire Prevention Week Activities
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 […]
CalTrans Projects in Modoc County: What to Expect in 2025
Spring–Fall Construction Season Preview for Local Highways Road construction season has arrived, and Modoc County residents will see several important highway projects from spring through fall of 2025. These improvements aim to enhance road surfaces, […]
Fire Suspension
The City of Alturas Fire Department is issuing an urgent announcement regarding a temporary suspension of all burning activities within city limits, effective June 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. This essential measure addresses the alarming […]
Unpredictable Weather Patterns Keep Modoc County Residents Guessing
Modoc County experienced a whirlwind of weather this last week, as locals woke up to a blanket of snow, only to see the skies clear for sunshine by midday, followed by a sudden downpour in […]
Lone Star tick bites are driving a fast-growing red-meat allergy, health officials say
A tiny brown tick with a single white spot is changing what thousands of Americans can eat. Doctors and federal researchers warn that bites from the Lone Star tick are triggering alpha-gal syndrome, a delayed […]
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