MAKING THE MOST OF THE MODOC FOOTBALL FACES THE WEED COUGARS AT HOMECOMING The Modoc County
FINAL DAYS RECORD
Vol. 134, 133, No. 21 29
Alturas, California
Serving Modoc Since 1892
August9, 13, 2026 October 2025
16 24 Pages
Answering the Call: Modoc Wildland Alturas Elementary Students Boost Fire Firefighters Across the Country Safety SkillsDeploy with CAL FIRE Firefighters from across the United States are responding to assist communities in the Pacific Northwest and other states nationwide as substantial wildfire activity continues to escalate in early August. Modoc National Forest has also contributed, stepping forward to aid in areas beyond their home unit. Engine-335 has been deployed to Southern Colorado and has undergone several crew rotations throughout the summer. Unit-Facebook Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Additionally, resources The as CALengines, FIRE Lassen such crews, Fire Prevention Trailer. Unit, shows the strong gained essential commitment to public safety Modoc Unit, in collaboration dispatchers, and numerous They knowledge on battery safety, education, ensuring younger with the Modoc Fire Safe overhead personnel have understand Council and Alturas evacuation strategies, and residents been dispatched to help with fire prevention Elementary School, recently overall fire preparedness, in critical wildfires burning in other measures. By teaching these addition to learning about led a vital Fire Prevention U.S Forest Service-Modoc National Forest- Facebook states. Week program for local the dangers of playing crucial lessons at an early We would alsoon this like with resources have arrived coverage should helps the Modoc the program build fire that equipment and age, students. Focusing to express sincere from other units and states, safer National Forest experience communities through firefighter year’s theme, our “Charge into understanding prepared togear. assist with area increased any wildfires. gratitude to the visiting fitness awareness and and Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Residents This community-focused preparedness. Batteries in Your Home,” students received hands- initiative, shared by the are encouraged to follow the on training inside the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc
Unit on social media for We extend our best ongoing safety tipswishes and for safe updates. and successful community assignments for both our fire Now a beloved annual event, the Fire Prevention Week program is something that firefighters, staff,
and students alike look resources to and each our visiting forward year— resources, and for safe an opportunity to alearn, return home for them all. connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community safe.
Modoc County Health Officials Warn of Veterans DayFood guide to Unpermitted Sales honor local service members Modoc County Environmental Health issued a warning Tuesday reminding residents that all food prepared for public Veterans Day time consumption mustis bea made for reflection, gratitude in approved facilities and and community. November, held with theThis proper permits. Modoc Record is preparing The agency stated it is a special guide aware of food beingdedicated prepared to honoring the men and and served locally without women who have served in the necessary authorization. the nation’s armed forces. Officials emphasized that The guide will feature this is a public health matter, profiles of local veterans, noting thatevents, unpermitted community support operations may lack essential resources and ways for sanitation, handling residents to food get involved. and temperature It will be printedcontrol and standards. distributed throughout “Un-permitted food Modoc and Lassen counties. operations a serious Stories can willposehighlight risk to public sacrifice health because resilience, and
customers cannot know whether required sanitation, food handling, cooking, storage, and temperaturecontrol standards are being leadership, event followed,” thewhile department listings will provide said in a statement. information on parades, Those operating without ceremonies and other required permits face gatherings. Readers will also potential enforcement find details on organizations actions, including fines and offering assistance with closure of their operations. health care, education and The agency urged employment, as residents well as to verify that any prepared volunteer opportunities and food theydrives. purchase comes donation from a permitted source. are Community members The notice serves a invited to help shapeasthe reminder of California guide. If you or someone Healthknow and has Safetyserved, Code you requirements apply to Modoc Mediathat encourages all food service operations you to submit a photo, withoutand exception. name years of service.
Submissions can be emailed to info@modocmedia.com. Veterans Day is not only about honoring the past — it’s about recognizing the ongoing contributions of veterans in our neighborhoods, workplaces and families. The guide aims to provide both inspiration and practical resources, ensuring local stories of courage and commitment are remembered and celebrated.