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CAL FIRE’s New Fire Hawk Takes Flight in Northeast California
CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Facebook The Lassen-Modoc Unit’s new S-70i Fire Hawk helicopter has been making a powerful debut this past week, supporting a surge of lightning-caused wildfires across the region. Stationed in Bieber, California, […]
LaMalfa Office Evacuated
A suspicious package left outside U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s Chico office Thursday led to an evacuation of nearby businesses and a major emergency response. The package was found outside the Philadelphia Square office complex on […]
Big Weekend Ahead in Surprise Valley: Art, Music, and Back-to-School Events
Surprise Valley is gearing up for a lively weekend, with three separate events highlighting the region’s creative spirit and community life. Friday, Aug. 1 – First Friday & Art Opening at Studio 540 Local galleries […]
Modoc County Record E-edition: Jul 31, 2025
You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
YouTuber BitWit Donates High-End Computers to Modoc High School, Empowering Students in Video Production and Mechanical Form Classes
Modoc High School received a generous donation of two state-of-the-art computers on July 24, 2025, from Kyle Hansen—known as BitWit on YouTube—and his sponsors. The donation, presented to teacher Mr. Marcussen and his students, will […]
BLM to Auction Land for Geothermal Lease
By: Shaelene Tims The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to offer 13 parcels of public land in Imperial, Lassen, and Modoc counties for geothermal energy development. In Modoc County, the parcel is located near […]
2nd Annual Twilight Classic – Modoc Soccer Under the Lights Fundraiser!
Modoc vs. Fall River — this isn’t just a soccer game, it’s a SHOWDOWN between two RIVALS you won’t want to miss! Ed Carver StadiumTuesday, August 12, 2025Game Time: 7:30 PM (Gates open at 6:30 […]
Reno Casino shooting kills three, injures several; suspect in custody
A gunman opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort casino early Monday morning, killing three people and wounding at least three others before police shot and arrested him, authorities said. The incident began around 7:25 […]
Federal Officials warn of possible listeria in deli salads made by Reser’s Fine Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration have issued two safety notices this month involving deli-style ham and tuna salads produced by Reser’s Fine Foods. Both alerts cite the potential presence of […]
Community Gathers for Annual Fly-In Breakfast in Cedarville
Clear skies and a strong community spirit greeted guests at the Surprise Valley Service Club’s Annual Fly-In Breakfast held on the July 19th on Saturday morning at the Cedarville Airport. The popular event drew families, […]
WHAT’S THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN????
By: Dan Roeder Modoc Performing Arts Theater is presenting our 13th Annual Children’s Musical Theater Camp production of What’s The Worst That Can Happen written in 2020 by 18 MPAT campers in a virtual Zoom […]
Oil & Water” by Jan Tandy: Studio 540 Showcases Local Legacy in Dual Mediums, August 1–September 1
Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, will host” Oil & Water” by Jan Tandy from Aug1 to Sept 1. There will be a public opening on Aug.1 from 5:30 to 8 pm, coinciding […]
Hike to Bumpass Hell Now Open in Lassen Volcanic National Park
One of Northern California’s most dramatic hiking trails is open for the season. The Bumpass Hell Trail, located in Lassen Volcanic National Park, is now clear of snow and ready for summer visitors. The trail […]
Summer Water Recreation Calls for Caution
Summer recreation turned tragic the weekend of July 19–21 across Northern California, where three people died in separate water-related incidents—underscoring the often-overlooked dangers in local lakes and rivers. At Donner Lake in Nevada County, 67-year-old […]
Feather River Flow Alert: PG&E Schedules Increased Whitewater Releases for July 26–27
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is advising the public to exercise caution this weekend as increased water flows are scheduled for the Rock Creek Reach of the North Fork Feather River in Plumas County. The […]
Shasta County Detectives Make Arrest in Connection to Cold Case
Shasta County detectives have arrested a man in Tucson, Arizona, in the 40-year-old killing of 18-year-old Terrance “Terry” Arndt and the rape of an 18-year-old woman near Burney in 1984. Arndt and the woman were […]
