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THE WEED COUGARS AT HOMECOMING The Modoc County
RECORD
Vol. 133, No. 44 29
Alturas, California
January9,22, 2026 October 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 24 Pages
Modoc Heritage Foundation Announces Modoc Alturas Elementary Students Boost Fire County Skills District FairCAL FIRE Safety with It is that time again!!! The great time to begin the work Modoc Heritage Foundation needed to ensure your animal is hard at work planning for is fit and well-trained by the the 2026 Modoc District Fair time the Fair rolls around. which will be held August The Modoc District Fair is 27-30th at the Fairgrounds your time to shine. Be sure in Cedarville. to enter and showcase your We invite the public talents alongside friends and to get involved. Do you neighbors. have a suggestion for this We also invite you to year’s Fair Theme? Or a attend this year’s Ag Expo recommendation for the 2026 on March 20th beginning at Fair Parade Grand Marshall? 10 am at the Fairgrounds If so, please submit your ideas in Cedarville. The Expo is by February 4th. Mail to: a great opportunity to catch MHF * POB 295 * Cedarville, up on issues facing the CA 96104 or email: agriculture industry in Modoc modocheritagefoundation@ County, learn about current Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit-Facebook gmail.com research and information, Prevention Trailer. The CAL forget...January FIRE Lassen Fire And don’t chat with vendors, and They gained essential Modoc Unit, in collaboration is a wonderful time to begin support our local businesses. onco-sponsored battery safety, with theyour Modoc FireSelect Safe knowledge planning exhibits. This event is by strategies, Council Alturas evacuation your seeds and containers; the MHF, NRCS, UCCE, and the fire preparedness, in Elementary School, finish up any craft, recently sewing, overall Vya Conservation District, addition to learning about led a vital Fire Prevention knitting, embroidery or art and Modoc Farm Supply. We dangers to ofseeing playing Week forplan local projects;program and, if you to the look forward you students. Focusingnow on is this show an animal, a with there! 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 on training inside the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc
Unit, shows the strong commitment to public safety education, ensuring younger residents understand critical fire prevention measures. By teaching these crucial lessons at an early age, the program helps build safer communities through increased awareness and preparedness. Residents are encouraged to follow the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc
Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and community updates. Now a beloved annual event, the Fire Prevention Week program is something that firefighters, staff,
and students alike look forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community safe.
Modoc County jury convicts Gray Wolf Jessica Beard on drug, child Activity Reported Veterans Day guide to endangerment charges In Modoc County
honor local service members A Modoc County jury convicted Jessica Beard on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Veterans Day is aModoc time County District Attorney’s for reflection, gratitude and Office said. This November, community. JurorsRecord found is Beard guilty Modoc preparing of felony possession of a a special guide dedicated controlled substance while to honoring the men and armed; two counts in of women who felony have served childnation’s abuse/ armed endangerment; the forces. and being the Thefelony guide willunder feature influence of a controlled profiles of local veterans, substance while responsible community events, support for a child,and according a resources ways tofor news release frominvolved. District residents to get Attorney It will Nina be Salarno. printed and The jury alsothroughout convicted distributed Beard and of Lassen misdemeanor Modoc counties. possession of a controlled Stories will highlight substance andsacrifice misdemeanor resilience, and
possession of drug paraphernalia, the release said. Jurors found aggravating factors under California Rule leadership, while event of Court 4.421(a), including listings will provide that the offenses involved information on parades, two vulnerable and victims,other the ceremonies office said. Readers will also gatherings. Beard wason found not guilty find details organizations of two felony counts of being offering assistance with an addict possession health care, in education and of a firearm; as felony employment, wellbeing as an addictopportunities in possession volunteer and of ammunition; felony donation drives. altering or members obliterating Community are firearm identification; felony invited to help shape the receiving stolenor property; guide. If you someone and felony of you knowtransportation has served, a controlled substance, the Modoc Media encourages release you tosaid. submit a photo, She and was years also of found not name 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. Mugshot from Modoc County Sheriff’s Office The guide aims to provide both inspiration guilty of misdemeanor and practical resources, possession of burglary tools, ensuring local stories according to the release. of courage and commitment A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25, and the are remembered district attorney’s office said. celebrated.
Modoc County officials are warning residents to remain alert following reports of gray wolf activity in the area. Authorities said members of the public should not approach a wolf if encountered and should avoid turning their back, crouching or running. Instead, people are advised to make themselves appear larger and make loud noises, such as shouting or banging objects together, to deter the animal. Officials recommend reporting any wolf encounters to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office once it is safe to do so. Sightings or signs of wolf activity in residential or rural residential areas,
Image from California Wolf Center website
along hiking trails or near homes should be reported immediately to local law enforcement. An aggressive wolf poses a serious public safety threat and should be treated as an emergency, officials said. Residents are urged to protect their families, move to a safe location and call 911 if there is an immediate danger. For non-emergency reports, the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 530233-4416