A small tornado touched down in the fields off Jones Lane last Friday afternoon, surprising those who witnessed it happening. Jennifer and Elsie Flournoy, locals in the area, managed to capture a photo of the rare event. While dust devils are common in Modoc, especially with the area’s many ranches and high winds, this was an unusual occurrence for Northern California.
Members of Local VFW 3327 Veterans and their families enjoyed breakfast and lunch at the VFW hall on Monday in honor of Veteran’s Day. Breakfast was provided by American Legion Post 163 and lunch was […]
Modoc High School’s Girls Varsity basketball team secured an impressive 49-30 win over the Bonanza Antlers on Tuesday night, outscoring their opponents in every quarter. Maxpreps stated the Braves are ranked 358th in California, while […]
Alexis Stonesifer peeling apples Naomi Mann cutting apples Criss Atkison cutting apples Anthony Martin and Criss Atkison making deviled eggs MHS Students in Mrs. Larranaga’s Living Skills class at Modoc High School got a jump […]
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 […]
By Shelby Danley Last weekend’s thunderstorms produced numerous lightning strikes in the Warner Mountains. Fortunately, only one strike resulted in a fire, setting a tree ablaze near Lauer Reservoir. Many Modocers noticed a helicopter flying […]
By Chelsea Bacon The Bottle Shop, a well-known local liquor store in Alturas, has been temporarily closed following a fire that broke out Wednesday September 11th in the morning. While authorities have yet to release […]
In Modoc County, quiet rural roads lead to a serious challenge: a rapidly aging population. With nearly one in three residents now over the age of 60, this remote corner of northeastern California is facing […]
Press Release from Modoc NF The United States Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region-Modoc and Inyo National Forests will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of helicopters and other mechanized equipment during wild horse […]
Mule deer & doe in Cedarville Photo by Lea Huetteman Modoc County residents interested in obtaining their hunting licenses have the opportunity to enroll in a one-day Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, November 16, […]
As citizens of Modoc County, we have a unique opportunity to play an active role in ensuring justice and accountability in our community. The Grand Jury is an essential component of our local legal system, […]
TEACH Adult Education, in partnership with Garrett Ingram Trucking Company, is offering a training program here in Alturas for the CLASS A CDL License. Call 530-233-5399 for more information.
The Modoc Braves’ playoff dreams came to an end Friday night as they faced the Los Molinos Bulldogs in a high-scoring battle. Despite the Braves’ determined effort, Los Molinos’ powerhouse offense proved too strong, handing […]
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 County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported domestic altercation Monday at approximately 7:40 a.m. near the XL Reservation, authorities said. Deputies said one victim sustained minor injuries during the incident, in which the suspect […]
Modoc’s latest victory came on Monday, when they defeated Hoopa Valley 60-43 at home. The Braves showcased their offensive prowess, led by standout performances from Senior Chris Guasp and Junior Adin Benson. Guasp continued his […]
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