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Modoc County Record E-edition: July 25, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Fort Bidwell launches Firewise USA
Clean-up day unites community around wildfire mitigation efforts By Allayana Martinez-Darrow for the Modoc Record As another wildfire season approaches, with the 2022 Barnes Fire reminding community members of the need to address wildfire risk, […]

🐰 Alturas Lions Club Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Veterans’ Park
The Alturas Lions Club is once again bringing joy to local families with its beloved Annual Easter Egg Hunt, set to take place on Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 PM at Veterans’ Park. This cherished […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Oct 10, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Officials, Ranchers Raise Alarms Over Aggressive Wolf Behavior in Lassen County
By Shaelene Tims With confirmed wolf kills rising and rural safety concerns mounting, Lassen County is the latest community to ask the state for help. Sheriff John McGarva met with ranchers, elected officials, and wildlife […]

Honoring Modoc County’s Unsung Heroes: National Correctional Officers Week
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 […]

Modoc Youth Board Honored at State Capitol for Advocacy Work
Members of the Strong Family Health Center Youth Board were invited to the California State Capitol this month in recognition of their advocacy to preserve the Modoc Braves mascot. The youth board visited the Capitol […]

(Video)Two vehicles snagged a power line this morning on Highway 299 in Alturas
Traffic Alert 🚨 Two vehicles reportedly caught a low-hanging power line today on Hwy 299 near Grocery Outlet. Thankfully, emergency crews were quick to respond. A big thank you to CHP, Alturas Police Department, Big […]

Pearl Harbor Remembrance American Legion Post 163
“A Day which will live in infamy” were the words spoken by President Franklin D Roosevelt about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 were 2,403 citizens of the United States who […]

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 […]

Modoc County Historical Society Leads Community Effort to Fill High School Time Capsule
The Modoc County Historical Society hosted a community-wide effort to refill the Modoc High School Time Capsule, which was opened on October 30, 2024, after being sealed for 50 years. The project culminated in a […]

SB-363 to Help Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
By Shaelene Tims For rural communities like Modoc, navigating health insurance denials is particularly challenging. Many residents rely on private insurance plans that are regulated by the state, yet there is little transparency regarding how […]
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Working Together to Save Lives: Q&A
First responders from Modoc County EMS, Cal Fire, and the Alturas Rural Fire Department conducted a joint training exercise last weekend to improve emergency preparedness and coordination. The focus was vehicle extrication—a lifesaving skill essential […]

Five Interesting Ways to Use Virtual Fences
By Janyne Little University of California Cooperative Extension Managing cattle across vast rangelands has long been a complex challenge for ranchers and land managers. Conventional barbed wire fencing methods, while effective, can be costly, labor-intensive, […]