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CalTrans Projects in Modoc County: What to Expect in 2025
Spring–Fall Construction Season Preview for Local Highways Road construction season has arrived, and Modoc County residents will see several important highway projects from spring through fall of 2025. These improvements aim to enhance road surfaces, […]

How to Spot and Avoid Scams: Simple Rules to Stay Safe
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people, using phone calls, emails, and text messages to steal personal and financial information. They often pretend to be from a bank, Medicare, or another […]

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. […]

Rural Northern California Farmers Face Rising Costs, Automation Challenges
Farmers in rural Northern California are facing a tough road ahead. Labor costs are rising, farmland is shrinking, and there’s growing pressure to adopt new technology. Experts warn that these challenges could significantly reshape the […]

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). […]
Check out Scenes from the 103 Modoc District Fair
The Modoc District Fair was August 23 – 25 with many people coming out to enjoy rides, great food, friendly games and community.

Modoc County Record E-edition: July 4, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Officers Lead Life Saving Efforts Rewarded
Officer Widby & Officer Alcala On April 4, 2025, Alturas police officers quickly responded to a call for someone experiencing a possible heart attack. The situation turned serious when dispatch was informed that the person […]
CORRECTION: to Article “State Assembly Election”
In a recent article, we misstated Heather Hadwick’s current role. She is presently with the Modoc County Office of Education, focusing on safety and emergency preparedness for schools. Previously, she served as the Deputy OES […]

Camping Season is Coming
Camping season is fast approaching, and forest visitors are reminded to practice responsible recreation. To protect the natural resources of Modoc National Forest, a forest order has been put in place for the upcoming 2025 […]

Mother’s Day in Modoc: Honoring Local Moms with Brunches and Community Spirit
Mother’s Day has been part of American tradition since 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday. The day was originally championed by Anna Jarvis to honor the quiet strength and tireless care […]

Registration is Open: Tour de Outback Returns June 21 with New Routes, Big Views, and a Proper Send-Off
Adel, Oregon — population 106 and elevation 4,548 feet — is gearing up to host its final hurrah as home base for one of Oregon’s most scenic cycling events: the 2025 Tour de Outback. This […]

(Video) Modoc County Public Health hosts a Successful Narcan Harm Reduction Clinic
“By raising awareness, providing education and training, and making Narcan available, we can help prevent overdose deaths and support those who are struggling with addiction. We can’t stop people from using but we can help […]

Alturas Elks Lodge Member Elected to Statewide Leadership Role
The Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 proudly announced the election of longtime member Danny Parker as Associate Vice President representing the Northeast District of the California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA). Parker was elected to the position on […]

Officials, Ranchers Raise Alarms Over Aggressive Wolf Behavior in Lassen County
By Shaelene Tims With confirmed wolf kills rising and rural safety concerns mounting, Lassen County is the latest community to ask the state for help. Sheriff John McGarva met with ranchers, elected officials, and wildlife […]

Alturas Man Killed in Rollover Crash on State Route 299
A 35-year-old man from Alturas was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Route 299, just west of County Road 73, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately […]