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Modoc County Record E-edition: May 08, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

January to Mark Human Trafficking Prevention and Stalking Awareness Months
While Human Trafficking is an issue not often thought about by those in rural areas such as Modoc County, it happens to be a significant issue worldwide that can occur anywhere and for many reasons. […]

End-Year Celebration at Alturas Elementary School
A final Friday Night Live Kids-West (FNLK) chapter meeting, on May 7, 2025, reflected on a year of social emotional learning protocols framed by lessons of cooperation, curiosity, social awareness and safety. Alturas Elementary School […]
Lassen Rural Bus Offers Free Safe Ride Home on New Year’s Eve
Susanville, CA – In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Lassen Rural Bus (LRB) is continuing its tradition of providing free transportation to ensure a safe New Year’s Eve for the Susanville community. The free service […]

Chthonic Spirits: Tom Ward and Marko Yamagata
By Lawrence Rinder Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, will host Chthonic Spirits: Tom Ward and Marko Yamagata from July 4 to 28. There will be a public opening on July 4 from […]

Highway Patrol Reminds People To Slow Down
The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that stepped‑up speed enforcement on U.S. 395 is still in effect from the Nevada state line to the Oregon border. Officers from the Susanville, Alturas and Quincy areas began […]

California Pair Arrested in Nevada After Deputies Find Meth, Hallucinogens, Illegal Gun in Traffic Stop
Two California residents were arrested late Saturday in Fernley, Nevada, after deputies found drugs and an illegal firearm during a routine traffic stop, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over an Acura […]

Fort Bidwell Youth-led Initiatives
For three years, youth from Surprise Valley Elementary, Shasta View, and the Lucky Clover Montessori school have interacted as a group that embraces the concept of a unified community. Friday Night Live Kids-East is the […]

Cedarville Woman Rebuilds Life After Devastating Drunk Driving Incident, Set to Become Advocate for Epilepsy and Drunk Driving
By: Chelsea Bacon A drunk driver who struck multiple pedestrians last year, leaving two in critical condition, is set to face sentencing at the end of October, during which she will hear victim impact statements […]

Modoc Fire Safe Council Hosts General Meeting to Highlight Defensible Space Program
The Modoc Fire Safe Council is pleased to announce its upcoming General Meeting, where community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the Defensible Space Program. This vital initiative aims to empower residents […]

Former Alturas Elementary Principal Beckie Lewis Named New Superintendent of Modoc Joint Unified School District
The Modoc Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees has officially appointed longtime educator and administrator Rebecca (Beckie) Lewis as the district’s new Superintendent. The appointment was unanimously approved at the Board’s meeting on June […]

City of Alturas Public Works Department Issues Announcement
The City of Alturas Public Works Department recently issued a public service announcement urging water and sewer customers to flush only toilet paper. They emphasized avoiding flushing any other products, including those marketed as “flushable,” […]

Modoc Harvest is looking to expand its Board of Directors
Modoc Harvest invites applications from passionate and dedicated individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors. As a nonprofit organization focused on local food access and education, we seek candidates who can contribute to our […]

Camping Season is Coming
Camping season is fast approaching, and forest visitors are reminded to practice responsible recreation. To protect the natural resources of Modoc National Forest, a forest order has been put in place for the upcoming 2025 […]

Susanville Police Department Cracks Down on Distracted Driving This April
As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Susanville Police Department is intensifying efforts to curb distracted driving and raise awareness about its deadly consequences. In a recent press release, the department urged drivers to […]

Meth Conviction Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Lassen and Modoc Counties
Jose Magallanes, 42, of Susanville, was recently convicted of methamphetamine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia following a jury trial. A recent jury conviction in Susanville, Lassen County, highlights ongoing concerns over methamphetamine possession and […]