Modoc County Record E-edition: July 4, 2024

The Alturas Veterans Hall was buzzed with excitement on Thursday, December 5, 2024 as local youth gathered for this year’s Friday Night Live (FNL) Extravaganza. The evening opened with warm greetings from FNL-West Youth Advisor […]

Domestic violence is a serious issue in Modoc County and across Northern California. In 2020, Modoc County reported 40 domestic violence-related calls for help, about 5.2 calls per 1,000 adults. While this is slightly below […]

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Modoc College Center in Alturas hosted Jobs First, a workshop by the University of California, Davis Institute of the Environment. The two-hour session exposed RISE-MESA youth to new STEM […]

By Shaelene Tims  For rural communities like Modoc, navigating health insurance denials is particularly challenging. Many residents rely on private insurance plans that are regulated by the state, yet there is little transparency regarding how […]

A study by Academized.com, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows mothers consistently spend more time caring for their children compared to fathers. The difference is most pronounced for younger children, with […]

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 […]

Northern California residents and businesses will soon have access to a new area code as the state addresses high demand for phone numbers in the 530 region, according to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). […]

A man traveling through Adin Pass on Thursday night was involved in a single-vehicle accident that resulted in injuries, requiring medical treatment. His loyal companion, a dog named Ruby, was with him at the time […]