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The Search for Lauren Leigh Guillen
The search for Lauren Leigh Guillen, a 34-year-old woman missing since the evening of Feb. 5, continues as family, friends and community members intensify efforts to find her. Guillen, described as 5-foot-6, 136 pounds, with […]

Domestic Violence in Modoc County: Know Your Rights and Get Help
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Modoc County and across Northern California. In 2020, Modoc County reported 40 domestic violence-related calls for help, about 5.2 calls per 1,000 adults. While this is slightly below […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Dec 05, 2024
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Celebrating Excellence: Surprise Valley Honors Student Achievement
On Friday, April 14, Surprise Valley Elementary School recognized the hard work and dedication of its students during a special awards assembly attended by friends and family. Sixteen students in grades 4 through 7 were […]

Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Judge & Courtroom Space
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 […]
Earthquakes on Sheldon
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. – […]

Huge Success at First Climate Action Day!
In September, Fort Bidwell’s Friday Night Live Kids group gathered to discuss environmental awareness and brainstormed ideas on ways they could lead a change in their small corner of the state. “There’s a lot of […]

Federal Officials Remove Endangered Gray Wolf OR-158 Near Lakeview
Federal officials lethally removed OR-158, an endangered gray wolf, on Feb. 26 after repeated livestock attacks and growing concerns about public safety. The decision came after extensive nonlethal deterrence efforts failed. The removal was conducted […]

Castillo Sentenced in Stabbing and Vandalism Cases
On January 3, 2024, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported stabbing in Fort Bidwell and arrested 31-year-old Rigoberto Castillo. Already on parole and facing felony vandalism charges from an incident in October 2023, […]

Tips for Staying Fit Indoors This Winter
Upcoming Educational Events in Lassen County While many are turning New Years resolutions to focus on physical health, January is also a good reminder to reset and refocus on what’s important. For some, that could […]

Two Calves Found Dead in Lassen County; Wolves Suspected
Two more dead calves were discovered Tuesday on a ranch in Lassen County, just south of the Modoc County line, in what authorities suspect is the latest in a series of livestock kills attributed to […]

Rain or Shine, Groundhog Fever Festival Coming Soon Will Chuck Wood, the world-famous groundhog, see his shadow?
The annual Groundhog Fever Festival in downtown Quincy is coming soon — a day packed with fun, food and festivities and a chance to see Chuck Wood’s prediction for spring or late winter. This year, the […]

Inmate Escapes Work Crew in Lakeview, Authorities Searching
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from a work crew at the Pacific Pine Wood Mill in Lakeview on Monday morning. Donald Lee Jones, 39, fled around 7:36 a.m., leaving behind his institution-issued […]
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Modoc County Record E-edition: July 11, 2024
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Staying Power: Modoc County’s Aging Population and the Youth Who Choose To Return
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 […]