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MODOC FOOTBALL FACES THE WEED COUGARS AT HOMECOMING The Modoc County Vol. 133, No. 41 29
RECORD Alturas, California
January 2026 October 9, 1, 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 24 Pages
Community Wood Program Delivers Alturas Elementary Students BoostFirewood Fire to Fort Skills Bidwell Families Safety with CAL FIRE Lomakatsi Restoration tribal citizens enrolled Project recently partnered in Lomakatsi’s Regional with the Fort Bidwell Indian Intertribal Indian Youth Tribe to provide firewood to Service Corps, representing elders and families in the Fort the Fort Bidwell, Klamath, Bidwell Paiute community Pit River, Burns Paiute, through its Community Warm Springs, and Duck Service Wood Program. Valley tribal communities. According to Lomakatsi, Youth and adults worked the effort resulted in the alongside staff from the gathering and delivery of 14 Fort Bidwell Indian Tribe to cords of firewood to support complete the project. community members during Funding for the effort was the upcoming winter season. provided through the Bureau The program is modeled after the U.S. Forest Service’s of Indian Affairs Workforce Wood for Life initiative and Youth Development Program. and Fire focuses on meeting Unit-Facebook Cal Lassen-Modoc Lomakatsi officials said local needs while providing the project reflects the Fire Prevention Trailer. The CAL FIRE Lassen workforce and youth organization’s long-term They gained essential Modoc Unit, in collaboration development opportunities. battery with the Fire Safe partnershiponwith thesafety, Fort Wood wasModoc gathered under a knowledge strategies, and Council and Bidwell Tribe and a shared permit issued by the Alturas Bureau evacuation fire preparedness, in Elementary recently overall commitment to supporting of Land School, Management’s addition to learning about led a vital Fire Prevention Applegate Valley Field community well-being and of playing Week program for local the Office. Participants included winterdangers preparedness. students. Focusing on this with fire equipment and firefighter year’s theme, “Charge into understanding Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion fitness and gear. This community-focused Batteries in Your Home,” students received hands- initiative, shared by the past yearinside in Modoc telehealth the future of FIREand Lassen Modoc onThistraining the CAL County was defined by the essential services for rural themes locals know well: residents. perseverance, community Wildfire readiness and pride, and the steady work land stewardship remained of keeping rural life moving a consistent focus, reflecting forward. From public safety the long-term reality of investigations to evolving living in fire country and healthcare needs, from the continued need for infrastructure improvements prevention, resources, and to the traditions that bring policy support. neighbors On the growth side, while event Veterans together, Day is aModoc time leadership, County’s story in the last year Modoc County saw will provide for reflection, gratitude and listings was one of This bothNovember, challenge information forward on movement parades, community. and progress. through community and other Modoc Record is preparing ceremonies Throughout the year, public and infrastructure a special guide dedicated gatherings. Readers will also safety and the accountability improvements, including details on organizations to honoring men and find remained with local transportation and assistance with women who central, have served in offering coverage of major street initiatives aimedand at health care, education the nation’s armedincidents, forces. ongoing investigations, and employment, safer, healthier communities. as well as The guide will feature serious casesveterans, drawing volunteer A major opportunities turning pointand for profiles court of local community events, attention and donation local access to information drives. community support reinforcing the of came on August 1, when are the Community members resources andimportance ways for transparenttolocal Modoc Record began offering to help shape the residents getreporting. involved. invited free copies in grocery stores If you or someone ItAtwillthebe same printed time, and guide. healthcare accessthroughout and senior you — a move aimed at ensuring know has served, distributed care concerns continued to Modoc more Modoc and Media County encourages Modoc and Lassen counties. shape county conversations, Lassen easily toresidents submit could a photo, Stories will highlight you including questions pick upand local newsofasservice. part of years resilience, sacrifice about and name
Unit, shows the strong commitment to public safety education, ensuring younger residents understand critical fire prevention measures. By teaching these crucial lessons at an Project-Facebook early Unit on social media for Lomakatsi Restoration age, the program helps build ongoing safety tips and safer communities through community updates. Now a beloved annual increased awareness and preparedness. Residents event, the Fire Prevention are encouraged to follow the Week program is something everyday life. Lassen Modoc that CAL FIRE firefighters, staff, The year also included visible developments in technology and connectivity, such as efforts to expand fiber broadband networks — another step toward keeping Modoc connected to opportunity and modern services. And as always, Modoc County remained in Submissions can berooted emailed the people and traditions to info@modocmedia.com. that define it: Veterans Veterans Day is not only Day gatherings, school and about honoring community events,the and past the — it’s about recognizing agricultural backbone of the the ongoing contributions region, where local skill and experience continueinto shape of veterans our everything from workplaces harvests to neighborhoods, shaping Modoc County, the community identity. and families. Record expanded how it The County Record: The Modoc guide aims to communicates through new A Year in Review provide both inspiration formats, including the launch For The Modoc County and resources, Record,practical the year was of “Modoc Minutes,” offering ensuring local stories of a broadcast-style update for also one of growth in how courage and commitment the community receives local residents. are remembered Across the year, the Record information. In additionand to weekly coverage of the issues continued its core mission: celebrated.
Modoc County: A Year in Review
and students alike look forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community safe.
Veterans Day guide to honor local service members
to report local government decisions, public safety developments, school and sports achievements, and the stories of the people who make Modoc County what it is — all while documenting the everyday history of rural Northern California.