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Friday Night Live Extravaganza: A Night to Remember
The Alturas Veterans Hall was buzzed with excitement on Thursday, December 5, 2024 as local youth gathered for this year’s Friday Night Live (FNL) Extravaganza. The evening opened with warm greetings from FNL-West Youth Advisor […]

As long as there are kids in Modoc, the doors will stay open
By: Shaelene Tims That’s the message Superintendent Tom O’Malley wants to make clear. As debate swirls around the future of the U.S. Department of Education and rural schools across the country brace for funding cuts, […]

Livestock Grazing Plays Key Role in Wildfire Prevention Across Modoc County
Livestock grazing is proving to be a valuable tool in reducing wildfire risk, especially across California’s rangelands and in rural communities like Modoc County. By consuming dry grasses and herbaceous plants, cattle help reduce fine […]

🚨 HIGH WIND WATCH ALERT 🚨
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for portions of Lake, Klamath,and Modoc counties from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. 💨 Winds: Southwest 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph🌲 Impact: […]

Public-Land Sale Plan Could Put Modoc’s Backyard on the Auction Block
A new proposal in Congress could let federal agencies sell millions of acres of public land, and much of the talk in Washington reaches straight into Modoc County’s back yard. The draft bill orders the […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Feb 27, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Top 9 Coffee Spots in Plumas County
Calling all coffee lovers, this list is for you. Plumas County Tourism recently shared a list of the top coffee spots in Plumas County. From Chester to Quincy and Indian Valley, these are the must-try […]

Toxic Algal Bloom Detected in Tributary of the Pit River, South Fork
The California Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have issued an algal mat alert for the Tributary to Pit River, SF in the Jess Valley area, on or near […]

Modoc National Forest Seeking Input on OHV Grant
The Modoc National welcomes public input to develop a grant application for State of California off-highway vehicle, also known as OHV, recreation funds. The Modoc National Forest is developing a California State Parks Off-Highway Motor […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Apr 24, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Snowpack Peaks in Modoc Mountains; Water Content Key to Spring Outlook
Modoc County saw a healthy winter snowpack this season, with strong water content reported at Cedar Pass and Dismal Swamp—two key high-elevation sites in the Warner Mountains. While snow depth is often the headline figure, […]

Modoc County Record E-edition: Aug 15, 2024
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.

Medical Debt and Billing Complaints Hit Home in Modoc County
By: Shaelene Tims Medical debt is rising across the country, and Modoc County residents are feeling it too. According to Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For, a nonprofit that helps people get hospital bills forgiven, […]

BLM approves 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse Removal
Photo by Lea Huetteman The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Applegate Field Office has approved the 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse removal under a Categorical Exclusion (CX), according to a decision signed by […]

All 2,500 ducks sold for annual Alturas Rotary Club race; $10K grand prize goes to local winner
The Alturas Rotary Club’s return of the duck race made a splash again this year, with all 2,500 plastic ducks claimed ahead of Saturday’s event. The race, held just after the Fandango Days parade, brought […]