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Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 09, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

NOTICE – Hunter Safety Class
Soon to be HUNTERS: There will be a Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Annex. The online course is no longer an option. The class starts […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Medicine Lake Recreation Area Campground Announces Reopening
The Medicine Lake Recreation Area campgrounds are currently closed, but we’re excited to announce that we hope to reopen them by the end of June, or at the latest, by the first week of July. […]

Modoc National Forest Prepare Campgrounds for Winter
As the colder fall weather arrives, the Modoc National Forest expresses appreciation to all campers who visited during the spring and summer. The recreation staff has begun the process of preparing the campgrounds for winter. […]

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 […]

Open enrollment time for MCOE State Preschool!
Programs are available in Alturas, Surprise Valley, and Tulelake, with both full-time and part-time slots offered. Applications can be picked up at the MCOE office or downloaded from modoccoe.org. Eligibility and priority for enrollment are […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Jan 30, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Burner Citizens Descend to Modoc County
Following the conclusion of the annual Burning Man festival, attendees have flocked to Modoc County, bringing with them stories, art, and the unmistakable dust of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The event wrapped up this past […]

Franks Estills Convoy
In a poignant display of unity and remembrance, the community of Cedarville came together on Friday morning to honor the life of Frank Estill, who tragically passed away recently. The convoy, which commenced in Fernley, […]

Five Interesting Ways to Use Virtual Fences
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, […]

The Search for Lauren Leigh Guillen
The search for Lauren Leigh Guillen, a 34-year-old woman missing since the evening of Feb. 5, continues as family, friends and community members intensify efforts to find her. Guillen, described as 5-foot-6, 136 pounds, with […]

Strong Work Force Collaborates with UC Davis
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Modoc College Center in Alturas hosted Jobs First, a workshop by the University of California, Davis Institute of the Environment. The two-hour session exposed RISE-MESA youth to new STEM […]

Classic Motorcycle Rally (INOA) Coming to Quincy
By: Staff Writer From June 16 through 21, classic motorcycles and their enthusiasts will return to the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds for the International Norton Owners Association 2025 Feather River Rally III. This marks the third […]