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Modoc County Record E-edition: Sep 05, 2024

You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
The CalVada History Museum is on the move—literally. After outgrowing its original home in a former ranger station, the museum is relocating to a larger space on Main Street, allowing for an expanded display of […]
A local resident is seeking clarity around protocols followed by city and county agencies after a dog-related incident at a public park earlier this year. The individual, who was visiting the park with their pet, […]
Clean-up day unites community around wildfire mitigation efforts By Allayana Martinez-Darrow for the Modoc Record As another wildfire season approaches, with the 2022 Barnes Fire reminding community members of the need to address wildfire risk, […]
By: Heather Hadwick The entire Modoc County community is gearing up for a week-long celebration of Red Ribbon Week, from October 21st to October 25th. Modoc County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Modoc County […]
The first installment of property taxes must be paid by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in order to avoid a 10% penalty charge for late payment. Payments may be made in the Modoc County […]
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. – […]
50-year-old Alturas resident, William Sainsbury, tragically lost his life on Sunday while trimming a tree on Williams Street in Lake City. Sainsbury was working from an elevated position when he fell while handling a chainsaw, […]
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on public lands, informed by the best-available science and input from local, state, federal, and Tribal partners. […]
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, […]
By: Shaelene Tims A winter storm sweeping across Northern California and western Nevada is set to blanket higher elevations with fresh snow through Thursday, creating hazardous travel conditions and potential delays for commuters. The National […]
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The Modoc Certified Farmers Markets, organized by Modoc Harvest, are now in full swing across Modoc County, offering residents fresh, locally produced food and a lively community hub. Markets are held weekly on alternating Saturdays […]
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 […]
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the Public’s participation in filling out a survey about Modoc County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Modoc County Office of Emergency Services is in the process of updating […]
Modoc County saw a healthy winter snowpack this season, with strong water content reported at Cedar Pass and Dismal Swamp—two key high-elevation sites in the Warner Mountains. While snow depth is often the headline figure, […]