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Twelve-year-old Messiah Maes, a standout amateur boxer from Modoc County, has qualified for the 2025 Junior Olympic National Championships in Las Vegas, Nev., where he hopes to bring home a national title. Maes, who has […]
Modoc High School received a generous donation of two state-of-the-art computers on July 24, 2025, from Kyle Hansen—known as BitWit on YouTube—and his sponsors. The donation, presented to teacher Mr. Marcussen and his students, will […]
Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) is getting some well-deserved recognition for its improved school meals. School cafeterias can sometimes have a reputation for lackluster menus. But under Boal’s leadership, MJUSD has taken big steps […]
By Madison Gross The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce a landmark achievement in its mission to safeguard the state’s natural resources and working landscapes—the permanent conservation of over 400,000 acres of rangeland made […]
A chilly start didn’t stop the smiles on Opening Day as families gathered for pancakes, play, and plenty of community connection. Hosted by the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office alongside a local coffee shop, the morning […]
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 […]
By Jean Bilodeaux Special to the Record Last week a delivery man was faced with a life threatening decision. After being bitten by a dog, should he get the rabies vaccine? The man was delivering […]
The Alturas City Council met Tuesday, June 17, to review a wide range of local issues, including a presentation from High Desert Lumber, safety concerns following a recent dog bite incident, and a request from […]
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, R-Alturas, introduced a series of bills this week aimed at addressing key challenges in rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to increase funding for local programs, improve environmental safety and provide counties […]
2025 Modoc county AYSO Soccer online registration opens August 4th-18th. In-person registration will be at the High School soccer (football) field August 12th from 5:30-7. Must be 4 years old by December 31, 2025. Opening […]
www.fs.usda.gov/modoc The Modoc National Forest is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bielecki as the new Forest Supervisor. Chris brings 25 years of experience with the Forest Service, having supported projects across numerous National […]
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 […]
The Tulelake Committee, a nonprofit made up of survivors and descendants of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, announced plans to host a rally on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Tule Lake National Monument. […]
The CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit assisted the Janesville Fire District with an escaped debris burn Thursday afternoon that resulted in the destruction of multiple structures and vehicles. According to fire officials, a person burning debris […]
Authorities have deemed an alleged bomb threat in Alturas on Saturday as unfounded, according to a press release from the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. Stephanie Wellemeyer, the Modoc County auditor, county clerk and registrar of […]
LassenHigh.org Lassen High School is welcoming new leadership this year as Mark Brewer steps into the role of Superintendent and Principal for the Lassen Union High School District. Brewer brings a broad background in public […]