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New Area Code 837 Coming to Northern California
Northern California residents and businesses will soon have access to a new area code as the state addresses high demand for phone numbers in the 530 region, according to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). […]

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 […]

Beloved Educator Crafts Stunning New Podium for Modoc High School
As Modoc High School prepares to say goodbye to longtime teacher Rodney Grier, the Career and Technical Education instructor is leaving behind more than memories—he’s leaving a piece of himself in the form of a […]

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 […]

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, […]

BLM Seeks Public Input on Sage Hen Spring Fence Enclosure Project
The Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office is seeking public input on a proposed 102-acre fence enclosure aimed at protecting the Sage Hen Spring area, its riparian habitat, and archaeological resources. The BLM has […]

Farmers, Freelancers, and the IRS: Rural California’s Tax Reality
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Tips for Staying Fit Indoors This Winter
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Snowpack Peaks in Modoc Mountains; Water Content Key to Spring Outlook
Modoc County saw a healthy winter snowpack this season, with strong water content reported at Cedar Pass and Dismal Swamp—two key high-elevation sites in the Warner Mountains. While snow depth is often the headline figure, […]

New Gray Wolf Pack Confirmed in Lassen Volcanic National Park
In early November, California Fish & Wildlife reported a gray wolf pack sighting within Lassen Volcanic National Park marks a significant milestone in California’s wildlife conservation efforts. This is the first documented wolf activity in […]

Mother’s Day in Modoc: Honoring Local Moms with Brunches and Community Spirit
Mother’s Day has been part of American tradition since 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday. The day was originally championed by Anna Jarvis to honor the quiet strength and tireless care […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jun 12, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Modoc National Forest Begins Fall Prescribed Burning
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Modoc National Forest began fall prescribed burning last week and will continue into the coming weeks. Prescribed burns will take place on both the West and East sides of the […]

Remembering Jeffrey Edward Scheetz: A Life of Love, Adventure, and Creativity
Obituary Jeffrey Edward Scheetz Jeffrey Edward Scheetz, loving husband of 50 years, loving brother and good friends to many, passed away at his home on December 26, 2023. Jeff was born to Ned and Barbara […]

Redding Fire Department Assists with Eaton Fires Northstate Joins Fight Against Southern California Fires
The Redding Fire Department announced crews left Wednesday evening to assist with the Eaton fire in the Angeles National Forest, Altadena and Pasadena. Fully staffed crews on engines OES 8333 and OES 8335 headed to […]

June Fee-Free Days on the Modoc National Forest
On June 14 and June 19, the USDA Forest Service Modoc National Forest will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use areas. Saturday, June 14 celebrates National Get Outdoors […]