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.
Community Anticipates a Fun-Filled Summer Following Extensive Repairs and Staffing Efforts The Alturas Community Pool is set to open in the first or second week of June after facing numerous obstacles since 2020. The global […]
The Modoc JV boys basketball team faced a tough loss to Trinity, falling 30-43 in their recent matchup. Despite their best efforts, the Braves struggled to keep pace with a strong Trinity offense, particularly in […]
By Chelsea Bacon A Modoc County Superior Court judge dismissed a domestic violence case Thursday, citing the lack of a second judge and courtroom space as the reason for the ruling. Judge Wendy Dier dismissed […]
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 […]
Congratulations to Modoc High School Wrestling on another Shasta Cascade League Championship! And congratulations to Modoc High Schools Individual champions and all leagues as well as the rest of the team that went out and […]
The Alturas City Fire Department concluded its 114th annual fundraiser with a drawing for cash prizes Monday at the Modoc Record offices. Beckett Bacon, son of Modoc Record Associate Publisher Chelsea Bacon, selected the winning […]
The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program. This initiative encompasses residential properties, vacant lots, commercial establishments, government buildings, and parks and recreational facilities. The primary aim of this initiative is to […]
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 […]
The Modoc Pop Warner Division 3 (1st and 2nd grade) football team continues its impressive season. On Sunday, November 3rd, they traveled to Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium to compete in the Big Smash against […]
By Shelby Danley Calling all families of fourth graders! California State Parks, in partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency, is offering a free resource to California public school fourth-grade students […]
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 […]
The Strong Family Health Center’s (SFHC) Native Youth Board consisting of Chairperson Saige Townsend-Brown: Pit River Kosalekte and Paiute, Vice-Chairperson Justin Holloway: La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, Secretary Savannah French-Connors: Pit River Madesi and […]
May 5–11, 2025 marks National Correctional Officers Week, a time set aside to recognize the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of the men and women who serve behind the walls of our nation’s correctional facilities—including […]
By Shelby Danley The massive “Park Fire” started in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico last week, which exploded very quickly and has blanketed Modoc County in thick smoke ever since. As fires like this […]
In a bid to enhance law enforcement capabilities, Modoc County has announced the deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) across the region. The initiative, funded by Homeland Security, aims to enhance public safety through […]
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 […]
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