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Braves Show Sparks in Narrow 35-30 Loss to Weed, Prepare for Home Clash with Mt. Shasta
Weed defeated Modoc 35-30 Friday night in a hard-fought game. Modoc’s offense had a great rushing attack and the defense did an excellent job corralling the Cougar’s offense. Wyatt Valena believes in the Modoc Braves […]

RHONDA HASLIP INVITATIONAL
Mountain Jewels Home-Facebook RHI will take place at the Modoc High School Football Field. Registration is at 9:00am and the Opening Ceremony at 10:00am. Harry Boulade will be the MC for this event, as he […]

UC Awards Sadie Camacho Spot Award
By: Laura Snell, Modoc County Director UC Cooperative Extension Modoc County awarded Sadie Camacho a spot award for her exemplary leadership in the “My Hometown is Cool” program delivery to Modoc High School freshman this […]

Packed Town Hall Meeting in Modoc County Sparks Debate Over Wolf Management
Tensions Rise at Modoc County Town Hall Over Wolf Policy More than 300 residents gathered Tuesday night for a highly anticipated town hall meeting in Modoc County, where frustration over wolf management policies took center […]

Alturas Police Investigating Reports of Gunshots Near 2nd Street
The Alturas Police Department is investigating multiple reports of gunshots being fired last week, including an incident Saturday afternoon near 2nd Street. Authorities confirmed they received several calls from concerned residents reporting the sound of […]

Modoc County Celebrates Veterans Day
Jack Paddock honors Rod Gately at the Alturas Cemetery. Both were 1974 graduates of Modoc High School and Marine Corps veterans. Monday is a special day for veterans who have served in the United States […]
Gatherings
Thursday May 30th Visit the Bookworm Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, […]

Small Changes Make Big Difference Modoc High School Band Amplifies School Spirit
Over the last four years, Modoc High School’s band program has amplified the school spirit with its musical excellence. Both individually and as a group, student voices — and their instruments — are being heard […]

As long as there are kids in Modoc, the doors will stay open
By: Shaelene Tims That’s the message Superintendent Tom O’Malley wants to make clear. As debate swirls around the future of the U.S. Department of Education and rural schools across the country brace for funding cuts, […]

Wolves Cost Modoc Ranchers Thousands, UC Davis Study Finds
By Shaelene Tims Rancher Ray Anklin, first featured in the Modoc Record in 2023 after wolves killed a calf on his ranch and again in 2024 amid rising depredations, says the carcass data from his […]

Modoc JV Lady Braves Dominate December Play, Take 2nd Place at Trinity Tournament
The Modoc High School JV Lady Braves continued their impressive run in December, going 4-1 over the past week, including a second-place finish at the Trinity Holiday Tournament. The Lady Braves started strong with a […]

Two Arrested in Drug, Firearms Bust in Alturas next Modoc High School
Two men were arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on North East Street, uncovering drugs, paraphernalia, and a short-barreled shotgun, the Alturas Police Department said. Joshua Thompson and Jorge Romero were […]

Modoc County Public Health provides Free Vaccines
This October, the Modoc County Public Health Branch will be providing flu shots at several locations throughout the county. We are offering the vaccine free of charge to Modoc County residents who are six months […]
Alturas Resident Arrested and Charged with Multiple Felonies
Photo provided by Modoc County Sheriffs Office Maxwell Reynolds, 23, of Alturas, was arrested on February 21, 2025, and charged with multiple felony offenses, including violations of California Penal Code sections 288.4(b), 311.4(c), 288.2(a)(2), 311.1(a), […]

Alturas Rotary Club presents $2,000 to the Modoc District Fair
The Alturas Rotary Club hosted the October Brewfest and the proceeds were dedicated to the Modoc District Fair for outdoor tables and benches. Sandy Stevenson (left) was the chairperson for the October Brewfest, Macey Von […]

Modoc Braves Settle the Score
After a tough start to their season, Modoc wasted no time bouncing back on Saturday. Following a rough 13-2 loss to Quincy in their opener, the Braves turned things around in dominant fashion, securing a […]