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.
A drunk driver crashed into a parked truck, and later drove it into a home in a quiet Alturas neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving residents shaken just days before Christmas. The incident began around 7 p.m. […]
Modoc JV boys beat Hoopa Valley 35-29 The Modoc Braves pulled off an impressive comeback victory against Hoopa Valley, defeating them 35-29 in an exciting and hard-fought game. Both teams started evenly in the first […]
A USPS boxed truck transporting mail northbound to Alturas ran off the road and overturned south of Madeline Monday morning. Fortunately, the truck’s lid remained securely closed, minimizing damage to the contents inside. However, the […]
‘Breakout Quote’ Ken Labaw “I am so beyond appreciative for the opportunity the McConnell Foundation has given me. I am grateful for the ups in my life, as well as the downs. This is one […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a move aimed at facilitating geothermal energy exploration on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the adoption of two categorical exclusions from the United States Forest Service and the Department of […]
Rite Aid has confirmed that its Alturas store, located at 432 North Main Street, will remain open despite ongoing restructuring efforts within the company. In a statement provided to the Modoc Record, Rite Aid Corporate […]
Students from Modoc Vineyard Academy (MVA) spent the past several weeks selling raffle tickets in lieu of MVA’s second annual Duck Race Fundraiser which took place on Sunday, Oct. 26. MVA, a private Christian-based school […]
Alturas Police arrested a registered sex offender on June 13 after discovering he had been living in the city for years without updating his legal address. His home was located just blocks from Modoc Middle […]
The first Sid Cullins Memorial Scholarship was awarded this week during Senior Awards Night at Modoc High School, honoring the memory of longtime Alturas Police Officer Sid Cullins. The $3,000 scholarship was presented by Officer […]
Modoc School District is preparing for a major transition after the recent passage of Assembly Bill 3074, which mandates the replacement of the district’s longtime mascot, the Modoc Braves. The legislation is part of a […]
**WARNING** The issuance of this permit does not exempt you from your legal obligations to manage fire safely, nor does it authorize any burning operations that violate applicable state, local, or federal statutes and regulations. […]
113 Years Ago – 1911 MODOC HIGH School completed this year with a 23 percent enrollment increase. There are 28 boys and 43 girls now enrolled; however, attendance was only 53.4 percent. . The Town […]
The annual Rhonda Haslip Invitational drew an enthusiastic crowd this year, celebrating regional athletes with different abilities as they competed against their own personal records and enjoyed connecting with the community. The event took place […]
Wolves have moved from the ridges right up to front doors. Since late March the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office has logged 12 pasture intrusions and three calf kills within sight of ranch homes. In nearby […]
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