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Modoc County Record E-edition: Nov 21, 2024
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Severe Weather Causes Flooding, Road Closures, and Power Outages in Modoc County
Severe weather conditions have caused flooding, road closures, and power outages across Modoc County, prompting emergency response efforts from local agencies. Officials warn that more rain is expected, and residents are urged to remain cautious. […]

Fire risks in the Alturas region
The Alturas Fire Department has initiated its annual property inspection program. This initiative encompasses residential properties, vacant lots, commercial establishments, government buildings, and parks and recreational facilities. The primary aim of this initiative is to […]

Students Shine at STEM Preliminaries
On February 21st and February 28th, 2025, a collaboration of Surprise Valley Jr/Sr High School, Tulelake High School, Modoc Middle and Modoc High Schools, and Alturas Elementary brought sixty enthusiastic students together for competitive MESA […]

Controversial Coyote Plan Sent Back for Review
In a move many Modoc County ranchers consider a significant win, the California Fish and Game Commission has referred a controversial coyote reclassification proposal back to its Wildlife Resources Committee (WRC) for further review. The […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 23, 2025
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Debra Harris is new Alturas Postmaster
Debra Harris has capably stepped into her new position as the Alturas Postmaster and is happy to be back in Alturas. Harris was officially appointed as the Alturas Postmaster on Jan. 27, 2024, and started […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Oct 17, 2024
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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 […]

Debate Over Hound Hunting Addressed in AB-1038
By: Shaelene Tims The use of hounds in wildlife management is once again a hot-button issue in California, particularly in light of recent wolf depredation incidents involving the Modoc Group wolves. While some see hound […]

Welcome to Our First Email Newsletter!
Dear Reader, We’re excited to welcome you to our very first email newsletter! Initially, we’ll be sending these out once a week, with plans to add a second edition focused on local sports in the […]

Modoc County Board of Supervisors March Meetings Tackle Health Contracts, Emergency Declarations, Groundwater Management, and More
In two meetings held on March 11 and March 25, 2025, the Modoc County Board of Supervisors addressed a broad range of county business, including property transfers, emergency declarations, infrastructure updates, and interagency agreements. At […]

Permanent Forest Supervisor Announced for the Modoc National Forest
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 […]

Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on US-395
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Friday, January 10, 2025, resulted in the death of Jonathan Swift Hurt II, a 62-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada. The fatal collision occurred on US-395, north of County Road 53, […]

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. […]