It only takes one spark to turn dry grass into a wall of flame. Clear your defensible space, secure equipment, and call 911 at the first hint of smoke. Every shift, firefighters gamble with their lives—let’s lighten the odds for them.
The annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive concluded Tuesday, July 30, after two days of community-driven donations hosted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gym, located at 905 Richmond Road. The […]
The Fish, Game Recreation committee was informed in February by rancher Ray Anklin of the possible kill of a calf by wolves on his property. At 7:00 a.m. all was well and by 10:30 a.m. […]
After a week of hot afternoons and a weekend in the upper 90s, Modoc County found creative ways to cool down. One Modoc Record staffer saw a 120-degree reading on a car dashboard after getting […]
California’s United Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has intensified efforts against unlicensed cannabis operations, seizing $254 million worth of illegal products in 2024. The task force targets illicit cultivation, unlicensed retailers, and unauthorized delivery services […]
Owen Romesha (6th place), Lewis Crumwell (4th place) and Eliza Peña (2nd place) “Congratulations to all of our wrestlers this year! We are so very proud of you,” said the proud Wrestling Coaches. Eliza Peña […]
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, […]
Broadband service changes lives. The Tribal Council of the Fort Bidwell Indian Community (FBIC) is pleased to announce the kickoff of a new high-speed broadband project to serve the residents of Fort Bidwell, Lake City, […]
Modoc vs. Fall River — this isn’t just a soccer game, it’s a SHOWDOWN between two RIVALS you won’t want to miss! Ed Carver StadiumTuesday, August 12, 2025Game Time: 7:30 PM (Gates open at 6:30 […]
By: Shaelene Tims The Veterans Memorial Park, previously underused and worn-out playground near the south entrance to Alturas, now hums daily with laughter, lunch breaks, and family gatherings. The remodeled green space, funded by a […]
A routine traffic stop at an agricultural checkpoint in Dorris, California led to one of the region’s largest marijuana seizures. The California Highway Patrol’s Northern Division said an officer stopped a 25-foot Penske box van […]
The Ash Creek Wildlife Area was buzzing with excitement and splashing lines as young anglers gathered for the Annual Fishing Derby held on June 14th. The event, which ran from 7 AM to 12 PM, […]
False chinch bugs are swarming across Modoc and nearby counties this week, riding heat and drying weeds into gardens, fields and homes. The small gray seed bugs cluster on walls, fences and young plants. They […]
For many young people in Modoc County, finding a safe space to grow, learn, and access essential resources can be difficult. The Modoc Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center is helping to bridge that gap. Located […]
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 […]
Presented by the Modoc County Historical Society Join us for an evening of local history and storytelling as Gene Hedlund presents a captivating account of the High Grade Gold Rush of 1905–1912. This presentation will […]
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