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Modoc County Ranchers Face Major Hurdle: No Local Meat Processing Facility
By: Shaelene Tims Modoc County ranchers are the leaders in the state of California in organic beef production but are faced with the extreme dilemma of no local facility to process the beef. Whether for […]

Alturas Rite Aid Still Open as Company Moves to Sell Off Assets and End Operations Nationwide
As of May 13, 2025, the Rite Aid store located at 432 North Main Street in Alturas, California, remains operational and has not been listed for closure. However, this status may only be temporary as […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Mar 20, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

(Video)Two vehicles snagged a power line this morning on Highway 299 in Alturas
Traffic Alert 🚨 Two vehicles reportedly caught a low-hanging power line today on Hwy 299 near Grocery Outlet. Thankfully, emergency crews were quick to respond. A big thank you to CHP, Alturas Police Department, Big […]

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). […]

Public Notice: Mosquito Spraying
The City of Alturas will start mosquito spraying on Thursday evening, June 12. Please relocate your beehives as spraying will commence twice a week through mosquito season, the days will vary due to weather conditions.

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, […]

White Bear Construction: Building the Future from the Ground Up in Modoc County
“Our proudest achievement is that we’ve done it with a small crew of local people from Modoc County,” says President Amanda Hoy. At the crossroads of tenacity, tradition, and technical expertise stands White Bear Construction, […]

Fire Suspension
The City of Alturas Fire Department is issuing an urgent announcement regarding a temporary suspension of all burning activities within city limits, effective June 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. This essential measure addresses the alarming […]

Incident Raises Questions About Local Animal Control Procedures
A local resident is seeking clarity around protocols followed by city and county agencies after a dog-related incident at a public park earlier this year. The individual, who was visiting the park with their pet, […]

Lady Braves with a Split Weekend
Modoc High’s Lady Braves softball team finished their weekend with a split, knocking off Fall River on Friday 26-6, before Mazama returned the favor Saturday. The Braves’s Macy Benson has had a standout season. Recently, […]

Avoid Drinking Too Much Alcohol This Holiday Season
By Nickolaus Hayes During the holidays, overindulging in alcohol and food is widely accepted. Throughout history, for as long as the holiday season has been celebrated in the United States, we are encouraged to have […]

Intermountain Fairgrounds Revitalized: Major Infrastructure Overhaul Enhances Safety, Efficiency, and Community Benefits
The Intermountain Fair and Events Center (IMF) is widely used and centrally located in the heart of the Intermountain Area. Numerous organizations, agencies, clubs, groups, families, and the Pit River Tribe participate in activities held […]

A Journey of Innovation and Exploration for MESA Students
On April 11 2025, Modoc Middle School (MMS), Surprise Valley Jr/Sr High School (SVHS) and Tulelake High School (THS) sent fifteen RISE-MESA students to the much-anticipated Regional MESA Day at Contra Costa College in San […]

Modoc and Lassen National Forests to host Northwest Forest Plan public meeting at Adin Community Center
National Forest to host Northwest Forest Plan public meeting at Adin Community Center Alturas, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 — The Modoc and Lassen National Forests are hosting a community meeting to share information about proposed […]

Native Daughters of the Golden West Presents Flags to Big Valley Jr/Sr High School
The Native Daughters of the Golden West, Nataqua Parlor No. 152 of Susanville, proudly presented new State of California and United States of America flags to Big Valley Junior/Senior High School during a special assembly […]