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Lady Braves Playoff Run Unites Community

The community packed the stands Thursday night to cheer on the Lady Braves as their strong season continued into the postseason.

recorded at least eight offensive rebounds in 24 consecutive games.

The CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit, in collaboration with the Modoc Fire Safe Council and Alturas Elementary School, recently led a vital Fire Prevention Week program for local students. Focusing on this year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” students received handson training inside the

Modoc delivered, defeating Marin Academy 53-44 to advance in the playoffs and extend its winning streak to seven games.

Katie Erquiaga led the Braves with a double-double, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds while adding five steals and three assists. Madelyn Moltzen added 10 points and five rebounds.

Balanced scoring helped power the Braves. Mackenzie Diven scored 10 points with three 3-pointers, while Moltzen also connected on three shots from beyond the arc. Vivian Huang finished with five points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Fire Prevention Trailer. They gained essential knowledge on battery safety, evacuation strategies, and overall fire preparedness, in addition to learning about the dangers of playing with fire equipment and understanding firefighter fitness and gear.

With the win, Modoc improved to 24-5 on the season.

On March 7, the Lady Braves continued their winning streak with a 3827 victory over Escalon. The stands were again packed with supporters, many wearing white to show support for the team.

This community-focused initiative, shared by the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc

Despite struggling from the field, Modoc relied on rebounding and defensive pressure to secure the win.

Erquiaga led the Braves with 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting and grabbed a gamehigh 16 rebounds, including seven offensive boards. She also recorded three steals and one block.

range, and made 5 of 9 free throws. The Braves collected 38 rebounds, recorded 10 assists and finished with 14 steals while committing 18 turnovers.

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

Modoc High School Athletic Director Rafael Sevilla praised the team’s postseason run.

“I think their run is one that this community should not take for granted,” Sevilla said. “What these girls are doing is special and will leave a mark on our school and community. They continue to work hard each day, and have been for many years.”

Veterans Day guide to honor local service members

Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and community updates.

Senior Katie Erquiaga led the Braves with six points and 11 rebounds while adding three steals and two blocks. Weber and Moltzen each finished with five points.

strength, grace and courage they showed every step of the way.”

Budmark also credited the community, cheerleaders and band for their support.

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.

Knighton and Marquez added four points apiece, while Huang chipped in three points after connecting from beyond the arc. Kara Erquiaga added two points in limited minutes.

Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude and community. This November, Modoc Record is preparing a special guide dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces.

Allie Weber, Aubree Knighton and Faith Marquez each added four points, while Ashlynn Albright contributed one point and four assists.

As a team, Modoc controlled the boards and forced turnovers, finishing with 34 rebounds, 16 assists and 19 steals. The Braves shot 38% from the field, including six 3-pointers.

Moltzen added 11 points and eight rebounds, finishing 5 of 12 from the field and hitting one 3-pointer.

Diven contributed four points and four rebounds, while Huang scored three points on a 3-pointer.

The guide will feature profiles of local veterans, community events, support resources and ways for residents to get involved. It will be printed and distributed throughout Modoc and Lassen counties. Stories will highlight resilience, sacrifice and

Modoc also dominated the offensive glass with 13 offensive rebounds. The effort continued a seasonlong trend, as the Braves have

leadership, while event listings will provide information on parades, ceremonies and other gatherings. Readers will also find details on organizations offering assistance with health care, education and employment, as well as volunteer opportunities and donation drives.

Albright, Weber and Knighton each added two points.

Albright also recorded four rebounds, four assists and four steals, while Weber added three assists and four steals.

As a team, Modoc shot 15 of 53 from the field (28%), including 3 of 20 from 3-point

Community members are invited to help shape the guide. If you or someone you know has served, Modoc Media encourages you to submit a photo, name and years of service.

Submissions can be emailed to info@modocmedia.com.

For the first time in Modoc High School history, the CIF Division V Northern California Regional girls basketball championship was hosted at Griswold Gym. Community members were encouraged to pack the stands and wear purple in support of the Lady Braves as they defended their home court.

Veterans Day is not only about honoring the past — it’s about recognizing the ongoing contributions of veterans in our neighborhoods, workplaces and families.

Modoc pulled down 22 rebounds, including 11 by Erquiaga, and finished with six steals and five blocked shots. The Braves went 3 of 9 from the free-throw line and committed 10 turnovers.

“Our cheerleaders and band brought the energy, pride and Brave spirit that defined this playoff run,” she said. “Thank you, Modoc, for loving our kids out loud. You showed up with heart, pride and unwavering support, and helped make this playoff run something our students will carry with them for the rest of their lives.”

Modoc High School Principal Kristen Budmark praised the team and the community support during the playoff run.

The guide aims to provide both inspiration and practical resources, ensuring local stories of courage and commitment are remembered and celebrated.

The Lady Braves played their final home game of the season Tuesday night with a berth in the state championship game on the line. Modoc fell to defending Division V state champion Woodland Christian 49-36. Modoc struggled to find an offensive rhythm, shooting 12 of 55 (22%) from the field and 3 of 22 (14%) from 3-point range.

“This playoff run was bigger than basketball — it was heart, grit and unity on full display,” Budmark said. “Our Lady Braves gave our community something powerful to believe in, and our Brave Family could not be more proud of the

Sevilla also reflected on the program’s growth.

“They have left their mark at this school,” Sevilla said. “Coach Albright and Coach Weber have built this program from scratch and guided us to three straight state playoff appearances, along with a league and section title. We have come a long way.”

Vol. 133, No. 29 Alturas, California

24 Pages October 9, 2025

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Katie Erquiaga with the ball

Allie Weber with the ball

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Vivian Huang blocking a pass

Ashlynn Albright looking to pass

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

Ok, I’m going to ask the proverbial rhetorical question because I think I already know the answer to it, and that answer involves funding, or lack thereof.

My beloved wife and I live 4 miles north of the little village known as Lookout. We are living the proverbial dream here at our forested retreat. However, every summer as is the norm for most of Modoc County we have to endure swarms of mosquitoes and yellow jackets. The yellow jackets are relatively easy to deal with because we put out multiple yellow jacket traps and I spray a deadly contact neurotoxin around our place daily that does a good job on the yellow jackets. The mosquitoes are a wholly different matter.

We are not even officially into spring and the mosquitoes are already swarming because we live only two miles from a water fowl refuge where mosquitoes breed with abandon, and Mother Nature has been fooled this year by early warm weather. This is the first year in the past six years that mosquitoes have arrived this early, so it looks like this is going to be a bumper crop year for those little blood suckers.

So here’s my rhetorical question: Why doesn’t Modoc County do serious mosquito abatement? Is the County waiting for the local mosquitoes to be infected with the West Nile virus so that we’re all at risk of getting very sick? Is Modoc County’s official policy one of closing the barn door after the horses have run away? Is this too intelligent a question?

Jeff Middlebrook

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Note: Still Local, Reaching Further

Over the past few months, a few readers have asked why the Modoc County Record sometimes covers stories happening just outside our county—places like Lassen County or other parts of northeastern California. It’s a fair question, and one we’re happy to talk about.

Dear Editor,

Shasta County, and parts of Siskiyou. We also see strong readership in southern Oregon—particularly around Klamath Falls and Lakeview—as well as in northern Nevada.

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not live in Alturas, but who travel through our area or live in nearby communities, know about the businesses here.

Looking Back

118 Years Ago - 1908

ARMY officers will be in Alturas to buy cavalry horses this week and any mare or gelding is said to be desirable, except grays. The price paid, $115 and up… A strange new sight in Alturas is the erection of telephone poles that will be used by the franchised phone system of F. A. Yates and O. R. Finch… The cornerstone of the new Modoc High School will be laid May 9.

108 Years Ago - 1918

THE STATE of California is taking extreme measures this year to fight the war on ground squirrels. It is estimated that $30 million annually is lost in state farm products to this rodent and a statewide extermination plan is now in the making…

Orr and Wilson Sugget-appeared before the town council to argue for another night watchman, declaring police protection in Alturas is inadequate. Geo McCulley was hired to assist Ray Hanks in that capacity.

72 Years Ago - 1953

My wife and I just mailed off our ballots for the oneissue special election that will determine whether or not Modoc County and the other few far north counties are robbed of our political voices in Sacramento. The thought of being at the mercy of the far-left coastal population is way beyond unacceptable.

When you add it all together, our total monthly audience across all platforms now reaches roughly 100,000 people. What’s interesting is that about 92,000 of those readers live outside Modoc County, and roughly 95,000 live outside Alturas.

The short answer is simple: the Record has grown.

Through our website, social media, and email newsletters, the newspaper has quietly become a source of news and information not just for Modoc County, but for much of the rural corridor across northeastern California and even into neighboring states. Readers now regularly follow the Record from Lassen and Plumas counties, eastern

Let me tell you a true story from my childhood on the Monterey Peninsula. At age 10 just after my family moved back to Monterey

folk who have no idea of the challenges and problems and issues of ranchers, farmers, loggers, and so on. I bet that if a survey was done on the coast that asked where their food comes from they’d think that their food grows on the shelves of grocery stores. If that same hypothetical survey asked coastal folk where the lumber comes from to build their houses they would not be able to answer that question.

118 Years Ago – 1907

That doesn’t mean the Record is any less local. In fact, it means the opposite. It means the stories, businesses, and people of Modoc County are now being seen by far more people than ever before.

For our local businesses— especially those working hard to keep customers from driving to Reno, Redding, or Klamath Falls—that reach matters. We can ensure people who may

Some Modoc County folk were born-and-raised here so they had no choice in finding themselves here, but some of us came here from coastal urban areas and we came here to get away from all that madness. My wife and I are not clueless former coastal folk, and we cherish the unique character and issues

Please vote no on redistricting our state!!

Looking Back

THE BOARD of Supervisors has accepted the plans and specs for the $36,000 County High School building. That throws Cedarville’s $10,000 school in the shade, but what we lose in the price of the building is made up in the fill in, as Cedarville has between 60-70 students and Alturas has between 20-30.

108 Years Ago – 1917

At the same time, our region has always been connected. Anyone who lives here knows that people regularly travel between Alturas, Cedarville, Lakeview, Susanville, Fall River, and beyond. What happens in one community often matters to the others. Because of that, you may occasionally see coverage from around the region that helps serve the broader audience that now follows the Record. Looking ahead, this growth will likely bring some new opportunities as well. Readers may begin to see businesses advertising from nearby regional markets— services or companies that many residents already rely on when they travel to larger towns. Just as importantly, our local businesses now have a platform that reaches

THE MODOC boys who enlisted in the Grizzlies, California’s 2nd Artillery, are making good. Modoc furnished 22 boys, and 13 of them already hold ranks of non-commissioned officers. Such a showing, while remarkable, it is not unexpected in view of the fact that the boys were above the average in physical and

manager of the NXO, S. H. McCartney, says that rail laying of broad-gauge track in Lakeview began Wednesday and 650 men are employed. Standard gauging of the line in Alturas is now complete, and the last narrow-gauge train pulled into Alturas at 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Ed Smith, a 43-year railroad veteran, was at the throttle. The first

A foot of snow fell at Goose Lake, while Alturas received only a light drizzle this week… Typing students at Modoc High School who can do an amazing 40 words per minute are May Ballard, Alice Cook, Eula Sanders, Doris Smith, Rachel Thomas and Mernice Reynolds.

CEDARVILLE merchants closed their doors last week to join a highway promotion trek to Reno. The caravan included 400 residents and the object was to get improvements on the road from Gerlach to Cedarville… Don Pollard and Gilbert Hughes were given the Silver Award in Scouting… The new Ag Building at Modoc High School will be dedicated Tuesday… TheChamber of Commerce of Alturas is heading a drive to get a new post office in Alturas.

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52 Years Ago - 1973

standard gauge train was brought in by Bert Pratt.

88 Years Ago – 1937

87 Years Ago - 1938

THREE Alturas bar owners--Hubert Dorris, Lee

GOVERNOR Frank F. Merriman will visit Alturas on Oct. 20 and J. C. Jarman, president of the Alturas Chamber of Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements. The Governor will address high school students Wednesday and a reception for the Governor and his party will be held at the Niles.

68 Years Ago – 1957

A PLAN has been hatched to consolidate the Modoc and Lassen into one forest with headquarters in Susanville… Public input is being sought on how the county should spend its $180,000 of Revenue Sharing… Baseball coach Bob Cicle has been named Coach of the Year in the Shasta-Cascade League.

the Alturas Grammar School this week and 200 students are absent from classes. . . John Kerr has been named student body president at Modoc High. . . The Modoc Braves bet Klamath Falls 40-6, to remain unbeaten for this season.

A FLU EPIDEMIC hit

thousands of people well beyond Modoc County. Through all of this, one thing remains the same. Alturas and Modoc County will always be the heart of the Modoc County Record. That’s who we are and where we come from. Our commitment to covering this community will always come first.

But as our audience continues to grow across the region, we’re proud to know that the stories and businesses of Modoc County are reaching farther than ever before. And in a rural part of the country like ours, that’s something worth celebrating. - MCR Team

53 Years Ago – 1972 MODOC RETAIL sales were never better and showed a 20 percent increase over last year at this time. . . Harold Jones has replaced Bill Lowes as Highway Superintendent for the Alturas area.

The Modoc County

Court Decree No. 6356, Modoc Superior Court July 7, 1958

Publication Number: 358-160

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Associate Publisher – Chelsea Bacon

Publisher – TJ Montemer

Ownership: The Modoc County Record is privately owned.

Business Address: 135 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101

Phone: (530) 233-2632 • Website:

Jeff Middlebrook

County Sheriff’s Office Bookings

As of Monday morning, there are 29 people in the Modoc County Jail, 3 females and 26 males. Jail capacity is 43.

03/02/26

MORGAN, David Allen (age 44, Alturas)

Arrested for violation of a court order, violation of probation, and resisting arrest of executive officer; booked and held without bail APD

03/03/26

HART, Jodi Ellan (age 62, Cedarville, CA)

Arrested for violation of a court order; booked and held without bail PROBATION

03/04/26

WRIGHT, Donald Eldon (66, Alturas)

Turned in to serve sentence for manufacturing/selling/ leaded cane; booked and held without bail MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

03/05/26

VANCLEAVE, Donald Robert (age 73, Lakeview, OR)

Court/DA booking and release for driving when privilege is suspended for DUI

MODOC COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

REYNOLDS, Maxwell

Charles (age 24, Alturas)

Arrested for violation of a court order; booked and held without bail PROBATION

03/06/26

RAMIREZ, Julian Nicholas (age 21, Chico, CA)

Court/DA booking and release for possession of loaded rifle/shotgun in vehicle MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

03/08/26

MURRIETTA, Victor Anthony (age 24, Alturas)

Arrested for carrying concealed dirk or dagger, unlawful possession of tear gas, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of a court order; booked and held without bail

MCSO

Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Blotter

Monday, March 2

4:35 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of an unwanted guest 5:38 pm Welfare check conducted in the Cal Pines area

9:13 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 10:42 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

The Modoc County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is pleased to announce it’s support for Randall Harr for Superior Court Judge of Modoc County. Since his appointment, Judge Harr has upheld the rule of law in Modoc County in a fair and impartial manner. It has been our experience that Judge Harr keeps the community’s overall safety in mind during the court process. We believe it’s in the best interest of both our members and the community we serve that Randall Harr continues to serve the people of Modoc County.

Tuesday, March 3

12:37 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a dog at large 5:33 pm Probation compliance check conducted in the Cedarville area; arrest made

6:46 pm Responded to the Canby area for report of a domestic altercation

Wednesday, March 4

10:15 am Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a deceased person; Coroner case

Thursday, March 5

10:45 am Responded to assist Modoc Social Services in the Alturas rural area

2:24 pm Probation compliance check conducted in the Cal Pines area; arrest made

4:22 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

11:28 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a domestic altercation

Friday, March 6

12:17 am Responded to the MRE area for report of gunshots heard

3:59 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a cold theft

5:27 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

9:54 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of suspicious circumstances 10:56 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 11:55 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Saturday, March 7 No reportable incidents.

RECORD

Sunday, March 8

3:43 pm Responded to Modoc Medical Center for report of a juvenile problem 10:55 pm Pedestrian check conducted in Alturas; arrest made

DA’s Legal Lowdown

Monday, February 3, 2026, Glen Foster, Court Trial on Felony violation of PC290.018(b) with multiple

VFW and Auxiliary Members Volunteer at TEACH Food Distribution

Officers and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the VFW Auxiliary of Alturas recently volunteered their time to help TEACH, Inc. distribute food to community members in need.

Service to the community has long been part of the mission of the VFW. Across the country, VFW members volunteer thousands of hours each year supporting local projects such as food banks, community events, youth programs, and outreach to veterans and families facing hardship.

The VFW Auxiliary works alongside these efforts, partnering with community organizations to provide volunteer support for hospitals, food distribution programs, and charitable activities that strengthen local communities.

By assisting with the TEACH, Inc. food distribution, local VFW and Auxiliary volunteers continue their tradition of service—demonstrating their commitment to helping neighbors and supporting those in need.

By Janice Prince Betian

Proposition 65 Public Warning

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly referred to as Proposition 65, requires the governor to publish a list of chemicals “known to the State of California” to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. It also requires California businesses to warn the public quarterly of potential exposures to these chemicals that result from their operations.

Providing safe and reliable service to all of our customers is a top priority for Pacific Power, and we want you to be aware of these substances so that you can reduce possible exposure.

Pacific Power uses chemicals in our operations that are “known to the State of California” to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Pacific Power uses materials, such as treated wooden utility poles, that contain chemicals “known to the State of California” to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Pacific Power provides proper care when handling all our operational materials. However, if you are at or near one of our facilities, you may be exposed to substances on the State of California’s list of substances known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

For more information on this Proposition 65 warning, please write to:

Environmental Services Pacific Power 825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000 Portland, OR 97232

More safety information can be found at PacificPower.net/Safety Para hablar con un representante en español, marque el número gratuito 1-888-225-2611.

We provide support and opportunities for people to attain safety and well-being in our community.

Modoc County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has the following employment opportunities available:

• Eligibility Specialist Series

• Eligibility Supervisor

• Employment and Training Worker Series

• Employment & Training Worker I

• Employment & Training Worker II

• Employment & Training Worker III

• Social Worker Series

• Social Service Aide

$4,220 - $5,386 per month

$3,288 - $4,197 per month

$3,456 - $4,412 per month

$3,820 - $4,875 per month

$3,356 - $4,282 per month

• Social Worker I $3,706 - $4,730 per month

• Social Worker II

• Social Worker III

$3,896 - $4,973 per month

$4,305 - $5,496 per month

• Social Worker IV (A) $4,758 - $6,072 per month

• Social Worker IV (B) $5,001 - $6,381 per month

Working for MCDSS in one of these positions will provide you with a source of income that is both dependable and predictable. In addition, you will also earn benefits like:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• Paid Vacation Days

• Paid Sick Leave

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Family Sick Leave

As an employee of MCDSS, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable job skills and experience that will make you a competitive candidate for future employment opportunities within MCDSS. Best of all, you get to earn a living helping people!

View the minimum qualification and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/MSS by using the QR Code

For more information contact: CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360

Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer

Gatherings

Thursday March 12th

“Preschool Meet & Greet”

Thursday, March 12th “Preschool Meet & Greet” at 3:00pm. Local Preschool teachers will be here at EHS to answer any questions to families who are viewing their options about Preschool. Open to expecting families & children 0-4 & families interested in preschool! Early Head Start - 901 N East A St.

Friday March 13th

Senior Bingo

Join us at Senior Bingo every Friday at the VFW Hall from 12 pm- 3 pm. Not just for seniors, everyone is welcome.

Sunday March 15th

Berean Calvary Church Sunday Services

At 10 AM, our Sunday School starts with a lesson titled, “How Long Is the Great Tribulation? Pt 2.” Then, at 11 AM, the sermon for the day is titled, “The Best Thing An Evil Spirit Ever Said.” Also, at 5PM, we will be continuing going through the book of Matthew, rightly dividing the word of truth, this time on chapter 13 part 2. Come early for a good seat.

Monday March 16th

Come to the Bookworm

Come to the Bookworm for great DVDs, CDs and books on all topics for all ages. March is a great time to start researching gardening topics or getting new ideas for crafts or gifts. The Bookworm attached to the Alturas Library at 212 W. 3rd St. is open M, T, Th, F 12-4 pm. Almost all items are priced between $2 and 10₵. Free items too!

(Thank you from the Friends of the Library!)

Tuesday March 17th

New Night! New Venue!

Wanted: Musicians, Singers, Poets & Audience for the Alturas Country Jam.

On Tuesday evenings 6:30-9pm starting March 17th, the Alturas Country Jam kicks off a new season of music making at Church of Christ social hall, 1450 Warner St, located between Holiday Market & Arrowhead Golf Course. Free admission; all donations go towards refreshments

& venue expenses. All participants are welcome. Bring your friends!

Modoc Crazy Quilters

Modoc Crazy Quilters gather every Tuesday at the Federated Church from 9 am-3pm. Come and go as you can, bring a project or just come visit.

The Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club (SCV50C) Lunch

The Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club (SCV50C) receives lunches every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Center in Cedarville. Lunch starts at noon, but conversation starts around 11:30. If you are in your 50’s we ask for a small donation for lunch. 60 and over is free. You can look at the menu TEACH in Alturas posts for the week in the paper for Tuesday and Thursday lunch or stop by and pick up a monthly menu at our center. Menus are also posted on the post office bulletin boards in the valley.

We also have a potluck the 3rd Wednesday of every month. So come on down for some good food, conversation and laughs. Hope to see you there soon.

Wednesday March 18th

Modoc Medical Center Blood Drive

Modoc Medical Center will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Infusion Room at 1111 N. Nagle St., Alturas. Donors who give between March 1 and April 5 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $10,000 gift card. To schedule an appointment, visit vitalant.org, call 877-25-VITAL, or use blood drive code 100562311.

Thursday March 19th

To Come:

Ham-Bone Bingo

Sacred Heart Catholic Church invites the community to attend its upcoming Ham-Bone Bingo on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Parish Hall, 507 E. 4th Street, Alturas.

Participants will have the chance to win great prizes, including hams and a $150 cash Black Out prize. Raffle baskets will be available for $2 each, and a 50/50 raffle will be held with tickets priced at $5 each. A variety of door prizes will also be awarded.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Victoria Larranaga

at (530) 708-0521 or email shpalturas@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Teach Commodities and Fresh Produce TEACH Commodities and Fresh Produce event will take place on March 26th at 2 p.m. at TEACH.

MREA Meeting

MREA Meeting at The Niles, Fountain Room Friday, March 20th at 6:00 pm

Modoc Ag Expo March 20, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Modoc District Fairgrounds, Cedarville

Admission and lunch are free. The event includes a trade show, educational presentations on lambing season, farming regulation updates, herbicide application observations, conservation programs, and ranch management. Restricted Materials Permit and continuing education hours available for California, Nevada, and Oregon. RSVP for lunch by March 16. Contact Cheryl Kunert at 530-233-6400 or cmkunert@ucanr.edu

MODOC INDIVISIBLE, a Non-Partisan Community Group

MODOC INDIVISIBLE, a non-partisan community group, will host a No Kings 3 event on March 28 in Alturas. A previous No Kings event in October drew millions of participants across the country in peaceful demonstrations held in both small towns and major cities to express concern about the direction of the nation and to support democratic institutions.

Organizers say the gathering is meant to stand in solidarity with communities they believe have been treated unfairly and with families struggling with rising living costs and uncertainty about government policies. Although Modoc County has not seen activity from federal immigration agents locally, some residents say they feel anxious about the broader national climate.

Community members are invited to join a peaceful demonstration from 1:30–3:30 p.m. The event will include singing, snacks, a raffle, sign-designing, and time for participants to share concerns and ideas. Organizers hope to contribute to a nationwide day of civic participation that they say could draw millions of people.

The event will take place at 404 N Court St at the Next Step Studio. Participants are encouraged to bring friends and take part in the community conversation.

WORD FIND

FIND THE WORDS

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you pleted the puzzle, there will be 23 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 23 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Top End travelling

Solution: 23 Letters

Congratulations to Alturas Elementary School’s February Students of the Month! Alturas Elementary would like to recognize these students for their excellent attendance, effort, and behavior! From left to right: Reagan Main (3rd Grade), Briar Schrank (1st Grade), Tinley Keller (4th Grade), MarYsol Marquez (2nd Grade), Hayzel Tieman (3rd Grade), Karter Murphy (5th Grade), Lyric Souza (1st Grade), Faye Stanley (2nd Grade). Not Pictured: Mariela Lopez (4th Grade).

Gone too soon–forever missed! Dion Ray Ditmore passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2026 at the age of 61. Soon after returning home to Alturas from skiing at Mt Bachelor, Dion suffered a major heart attack, and he passed away a week later at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada.

Born July 23, 1964 in Prineville, Oregon, Dion was preceded in death by his parents, Jeannie Porter McNay and Dennis Ray Ditmore, grandparents Millard and Mary (Pat) Porter, and sister Shawna Chavez. He is survived by his wife Donna Ditmore & Jazzy (their beloved Golden Retriever), sister Katrina Walker, niece Alysha Waite, nephew Bryce Walker, brother-in-law Clay Walker, step-father Bob McNay, and close members of the Porter family: Jim and Mary, Drew, Suzanne, and Perry.

Dion graduated from Modoc High in 1983 and joined the

United States Marine Corps in 1986, where he served proudly until 1993. Once a Marine, always a Marine–Semper Fi! As an adult, Dion worked in a variety of careers, including security work in Dallas TX, plumbing in Alturas (until his knees couldn’t take it anymore), and then he found a calling that was so much more than just a “job”.

For the last 16 years, Dion worked as an instructional assistant (mostly at Modoc High) helping students with challenges to learn, face adversity, and be successful in life. He approached his “job” with the same attitude he had in life–humor, caring, patience, and love. I want all of Dion’s students to know how much he cared about you. Please carry on like he is right there looking over your shoulder, because he is.

Dion loved life with passion, and he would want to be remembered for the things that bring a smile to your face. Out in the woods hunting, camping and enjoying the outdoors. Shooting pool or playing ping-pong. Watching the Dallas Cowboys and staying loyal even as they continue to lose. Smoking and BBQing meats and loving it when people rave about the food. And last but not least, fishing! Whether catching fish from a high mountain lake or landing a massive lingcod from the ocean, he loved it. The smile says it all, and that’s the way he wants you to remember him!

A celebration of life for Dion will take place in Alturas on Sunday afternoon April 26th.

Teams Compete in 29th Annual Surprise Valley Hoop Wars Tournament

The 29th annual Surprise Valley Hoop Wars basketball tournament took place March 6-8 at the Surprise Valley High School gymnasium in Cedarville.

A total of 14 teams participated in the tournament, including 10 men’s teams and four women’s teams.

In the men’s bracket, the Tech Guys of Bieber captured the championship title after a strong tournament run. The Gunnas finished as runnersup, while Old School secured third place.

The women’s championship was claimed by the Dribble Divas of Alturas, who took first place following a series of competitive matchups throughout the weekend. The G-League finished second in the women’s bracket, and Jurassic Drizzle placed third.

The annual tournament, now in its 29th year, continues to bring together players and fans from

throughout the Surprise Valley and surrounding communities, showcasing local talent and providing a popular community sporting event each spring.

Dion Ray Ditmore

Image from Surprise Valley Hoop Wars Facebook Page

Modoc National Forest is seeking Campground Hosts

Attention all camping enthusiasts! Do you have a travel trailer and enjoy spending time in nature? Are you retired or looking for a place to spend your summers volunteering?

The Modoc National Forest is seeking friendly couples or individuals to serve as campground hosts at the Medicine Lake Recreation Area, Blue Lake Campground, and Howards Gulch Campground. As a campground host, your responsibilities will include residing on-site throughout the summer, overseeing the

facility, providing valuable information to visitors, and collaborating with Forest Service staff. In return for your commitment, hosts will benefit from complimentary camping, reimbursement for essential supplies such as propane, and a daily Per Diem of $20 for their services. It is expected that hosts will be present at least five days a week, which includes weekends and holidays. If you are interested in applying, please visit Volunteer.gov for additional information. For inquiries regarding specific positions, you may contact:

2026 MARCH

- **Brad Phelps** at the Doublehead Ranger District Office: 530-708-1168 or via email at bradley.phelps@ usda.gov for the Medicine Lake Campground position.**Megan Ferris** at Warner Mountain/Devils Garden: 530-708-0644 or via email at Megan. Ferris@usda.gov for the Blue Lake and Howards Gulch host positions. We appreciate your interest in contributing to the Modoc National Forest and look forward to the possibility of your involvement.

Maezy Smith Represents Modoc County at State Poetry Out Loud Finals

Maezy Smith represented Modoc County at the California Poetry Out Loud state finals held March 8-9 in Sacramento.

The annual competition brought together high school students from 49 counties across the state to compete in the 21st annual event.

Poetry Out Loud is a national program of the National Endowment for the Arts administered statewide by the California Arts Council. The program encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization and performance.

Participants begin competing in classroom contests, with winners advancing to schoolwide competitions. School champions then move on to county contests, and county winners advance to the state finals.

The state competition began Sunday with two rounds of recitations at the Jean Runyon Little Theatre in downtown Sacramento. On Monday, county champions visited the state Capitol to meet legislators, receive certificates of achievement and compete in the final round of performances.

Smith selected three poems to recite: “Afternoon on a Hill” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, “Before a Painting” by James Weldon Johnson, and “The Ocean” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

“Poetry and the arts give us opportunities to express ourselves in unconventional ways that can convey more than simple words could ever do,” Smith said.

More than 13,500 students and 400 teachers from more than 200 schools participated in California’s Poetry Out Loud program this year.

The California state champion receives a $200 cash prize, $500 for their school to purchase literary materials and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they compete in the national finals April 27-29 for college scholarship funds.

In addition to the recitation contest, the California Arts Council also hosts Poetry Ourselves, a companion program in which county champions may submit an original poem of 50 lines or fewer. Entries are judged anonymously by a panel of literary professionals. The winner receives $100, and the top poems are published on the California Poetry Out Loud website.

California’s Poetry Out Loud program is the largest event of its kind in the United States.

Modoc Youth Research Thirdhand Smoke

In February, youth leaders in the Medicine Wheel Project, a Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program at Resources for Indian Student Education (RISE), have been raising awareness about the dangers of commercial tobacco use and vaping. They were instrumental in a University of California research study that developed a vape intervention curriculum, and recently teamed with San Diego State University’s Center for Tobacco and the Environment (CTE) to assess nicotine residue in selected locations.

CTE is statewide group of youth leaders engaged in research to educate peers and the wider community about impacts of nicotine. Thirdhand smoke is different from first- or secondhand smoke, which is either inhaled or exhaled by a smoker. It is a toxic residue that adheres to surfaces and remains in the air long after the smoke/vapor clears. CTE developed protocols and specialized test kits to measure thirdhand smoke in school bathrooms.

Lisa Craig, Culture Advisor, and a Youth Advocate Team (YAT) collaborated with both school districts in Modoc County to identify five bathrooms for testing. Iiyan Nahbahe-Henry, Surprise Valley School eighth-grader, collected data at her school. An Alturas team of six-graders, Faith Fabela, Blaze Pisco, and Samuel Anguiano tested sites at Modoc Middle School, the Niles Theatre and Rubio’s Tacos.

Craig cited Truth Initiative research on the harm of nicotine and current e-cigarette use by youth, stating, “In 2024, over a million and a half middle and high schoolers were vaping. Nicotine can increase stress, depression and anxiety. It makes youth susceptible to addiction, and nicotine can negatively impact their brain development.”

Fabela explained that YAT leaders led all aspects of data collection, stating, “We started with research training and we picked the sites to where we collected data with the test kits.”

Image from Modoc High School Facebook

The team from Modoc Middle School are Faith Fabela (left), Blaze Pisco (center), and Samuel Anguiano (right).

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors

TIMBER FOR SALE, UNITED STATES

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has an upcoming competitive bidding opportunity for a public works project titled 2CA07604Devil’s Garden Fire Center Administration Remodel located in Alturas, California. This project has an estimated start date of June 2026, and the scope of work involves the demolition and construction of new improvements for an administrative building.

The Prime Contractor must possess a valid A-General Engineering Contractor License or B-Building Contractor License issued by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB).

The Prime Bidder must attend the mandatory prebid inspection on March 25, 2026, at 11:00a.m. at 2300 County Road 74, Alturas, CA 96101. Bids are being accepted for this competitive bidding opportunity until April 07, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. For more information about this solicitation opportunity, please visit https://caleprocure.ca.gov. To locate the solicitation, enter the solicitation number “2CA07604” in the “Event ID” field.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12 and 19, 2026.

Trustee Sale FILE: PFI-252290 TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-685684

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WRITTEN BIDS as hereinafter designated will be received by the Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 by 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 for all timber marked or designated for cutting. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids, including appraised prices per species, should be obtained from the above Field Manager. The right is hereby reserved to waive technical defects in this advertisement and to reject any or all bids. The United States reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received whenever such waiver is in the interest of the United States. An Environmental Assessment, DOI-BLM-CA-N020-20220015-EA was prepared for this sale. This sale notice, first published on September 25, 2025, constitutes the decision document for purposes of protests under 43 CFR Subpart 5003-Administrative Remedies. Protests of any sale listed below must be filed within 15 days after the first publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize the acceptance of protests in any form other than a signed, written hard copy that is delivered to the physical address of the advertising BLM office.

IN LASSEN COUNTY: CALIFORNIA: PUBLIC DOMAIN LANDS:

LOAN: ANKLIN A.P.N.: 022180-026-000, 022-180-027000, 022-180-053-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

WRITTEN BIDS: Timber designated for cutting on the Bailey Creek Sale located on BLM lands in T.33N, R.12E, Sec. 2 MDM and T.34N, R.12E, Sec. 34 MDM, estimated for the purpose of this sale to be 1,014 MBF (thousand board feet) of merchantable saw timber. This is a LUMP SUM SALE. The advertised price for Bailey Creek (Reoffer) is $50,547.20. Purchasers have the option to submit bid prices that are below the advertised price; however, bids must not be less than $0.01 per MBF. All timber offered for sale hereunder is restricted from export from the United States in the form of unprocessed timber. Published in the Modoc County Record on September 25, October 2 and 9, 2025.

TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No.: 2025-15755CA APN: 024-450-018-

NOTICE is hereby given that FREDERICK RICHARD ANKLIN AND RAY ANKLIN, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOHN A HOWDEN, JR. Recorded 05/12/2021 as Instrument No. 20210001100 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Modoc County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/14/2025 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 20250002708 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 04/02/2026 At the

000. Property Address: 375 SNOW GOOSE LN, DAVIS CREEK, CA 96108. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/23/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

steps of the County Courthouse at 204 S. Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101 at 10:30 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: See exhibit “A” attached hereto and made apart hereof.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL

DESCRIPTION The land described herein is situated in the State of California, County of Modoc, unincorporated area, described as follows: PARCEL

ONE Township 42 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. & M.

Section 14: That portion of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 described as follows: Beginning at a point that is 200 feet South and 60 feet West of the center of said Section; thence West 560 feet; thence South 560 feet; thence East 560 feet; thence North 560 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL

TWO Township 42 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. & M.

Section 14: NE 1/4 of SW 1/4. EXCEPT THEREFROM that portion conveyed to Central Pacific Railway Company by Deed recorded December 10, 1928 in Book 47 of Deeds, Page 247, Modoc County Records. ALSO, EXCEPT THEREFROM that portion described as follows:

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: BENJAMIN B HILL, A SINGLE MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 6/29/2021 as Instrument No. 20210001850 in Book -- Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Modoc County, California. Date of Sale: 10/16/2025 at 10:30 AM. Place of Sale: At the steps of the County Courthouse at 204 S. Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $153,246.01. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 375 SNOW GOOSE LN DAVIS CREEK, CA 96108. A.P.N.: 024-450-018-000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown

Beginning at a point on the North boundary of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. & M., 60 feet West of the center of said Section 14 and on the West boundary of the County Highway; thence from said point West on said North boundary 560 feet; thence South parallel to the East boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 200 feet; thence East parallel to said North boundary 560 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM those portions conveyed to Donald W. Busch, et ux by Deed recorded May 7, 1963 in Book 187, Page 1561, Modoc County Official Records; to Oliver Cramton Jr. et ux by Deed recorded November 12, 1963 in Book 188, Page 1413, Modoc County Official Records. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM those portions conveyed to the County of Modoc by Deeds recorded July 11, 1969 in Book 207, Page 259 and July 30, 1971 in Book 215, Page 1, Modoc County Official Records. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described

above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 202515755-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil

above is purported to be: 20255 COUNTY ROAD 54, ALTURAS, CA 96101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $77,608.88 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of Trustee’s Sale Disclosure Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister. gov/documents/2024 /08/29/2024-19198/antimoney-launderingregulations- for-residentialreal-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rrefaqs#D_5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding

Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www. nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025-15755-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/15/2025. Nestor Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648. Sale Line: (888) 9023989. Amanda Guillen, Trustee Sale Officer. This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You may request, in writing, detailed information about your debt, including the balance, interest, fees, assignment history, and date of delinquency, at no cost to you. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy, this communication is not an attempt to collect a debt. It is for informational purposes only. EPP 45182. Pub Dates: 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on September 25, October 2 and 9, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-053

96101. Phone: 530-933-1440.

on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-252290. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps

Exp: September 11, 2030 Original The following person is doing business as: Mountain Time Builders, 5716 Corsa Ave., Suite 110, Westlake, CA 91362. Mailing address: PO Box 1406, Alturas, CA

Registered Owner: (1) David Escobar, PO Box 1406, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-933-1440.

(1) Andrew Stocking, PO Box 1406, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 831-345-1775.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 12, 2025

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

/s/ David Escobar, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on September 12, 2025

Published in the Modoc County Record on September 25, October 2, 9 and 16, 2025.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TONY CHARLES MILANO

Case Number: PR-25-029

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Tony Charles Milano. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Ramon Milano in the Superior Court of California, County of: MODOC

The Petition for Probate requests that: Ramon Milano be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-9390772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-252290 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 03/09/2026 FREDERICK RICHARD ANKLIN AND RAY ANKLIN as said Trustee PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., AS AGNET FOR THE BENEFICIARIES 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 8888411 By: STELLA SHAO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0486158 Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1

Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, Legals continue on page 20

LEGAL NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: #2025CV076799 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Acelino Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Acelino Young to Proposed name: Acelino Wolcott. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the Continue on page 12

petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 19, 2026 at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 6

The address of the court is Superior Court of California, Lassen Superior Court, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Modoc County Record.

Date: February 26, 2026 /s/, Judge of the Superior Court.

This statement was filed with the Lassen Superior Court on December 09, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12, and 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: #2025CV076800

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner: Andre Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Andre Young to Proposed name: Andre Wolcott.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 19, 2026 at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 6

The address of the court is Superior Court of California, Lassen Superior Court, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130.

This statement was filed with the Lassen Superior Court on December 09, 2025.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12, and 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case Number: #2025CV076798 TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner: Roman Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Roman Young to Proposed name: Roman Wolcott.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 19, 2026 at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 6

The address of the court is Superior Court of California, Lassen Superior Court, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130.

Date: February 26, 2026 /s/, Judge of the Superior Court.

This statement was filed with the Lassen Superior Court on December 09, 2025

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12, and 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Richard Howard Brooke, Sr.

CASE NUMBER: PR-26010

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Richard Howard Brooke, Sr.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Kimberly A. Williams and Richard D. Brooke, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of: Modoc.

The Petition for Probate requests that: Kimberly A. Williams and Richard D. Brooke, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 03, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1.

Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes

and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets and of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Tom Gifford, Esq., 113 W North Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-233-3100.

Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on March 02, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Susanville School District (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) will receive sealed bids prior to the date and time stated for the bid opening for the award of a contract to construct the McKinley Elementary School – Modular Classrooms (the “Contract”), as per the Contract Documents, including the drawings and specifications, which may now be obtained electronically from the Architect, who is Persinger Architects, (707) 829-0700 x5 or by email at casey@ persingerarchitects.com

The Owner reserves the right to add or deduct any of the additive or deductive items after the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is determined. The lowest bid shall be determined on the amount of the base bid.

This Contract is not subject to prequalification.

The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rate for legal holidays and overtime work. The Contractor must pay for any labor therein described or classified in an amount not less than the rates specified. Copies of the required rates are on file at the Owner’s business office and are available on request.

Public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a bid or to be listed in a bid proposal subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104

unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work and proof of registration is provided.

For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), the bidder shall state the public works contractor registration number on the Designation of Subcontractors form for each subcontractor performing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the bidder’s total bid.

The Contract Time shall be starting June 15th and proceed (49) consecutive calendar days, The deadline for Completion is August 3rd, 2026. Liquidated damages for delay shall accrue. See Article III of the Agreement for details.

Bids must be sealed and filed in Susanville School District, 109 South Gilman St. Susanville CA, 96130, on April 1st, 2026, before 3:00 p.m. on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock. No bid will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. Bids may be opened immediately after the above deadline for submittal, or at a later time, within the Owner’s discretion. 4918-0574-5539 1

Mandatory pre-bid site visits will be held on March 19th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at McKinley Elementary School, 2005 Forth Street, Susanville, CA 96130. Bidders not attending the conference will be disqualified.

Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond, cashier’s check, or certified check for at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid and made payable to the Owner, as detailed in the Contract Documents.

Pursuant to the Contract Documents, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum.

The successful bidder will be allowed to substitute

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securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, and as described in the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor and General Conditions.

The Owner will not consider or accept any bids from contractors who are not licensed to do business in the State of California, in accordance with the California Public Contract Code, providing for the licensing of contractors. In accordance with Section 3300 of said Code, the bidder shall have a Class “B” license at the time of award and shall maintain that license in good standing through Completion of the Contract and all applicable warranty periods.

Advertisement (Public Contract Code §20112):

By: Jason Wadell SDS

Superintendent Feb. 26th, 2026

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 05 and 12, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000016

Exp: March 01, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: Adin Supply Co., PO BOX 338, Adin, CA 96006.

Registered Owner:

(1) Francisco Castaneda, PO BOX 338, Adin, CA 96006. Phone: (530) 354-3319. (2) Mariana Castaneda, PO BOX 338, Adin, CA 96006. Phone: (951) 858-0028.

This business is conducted by: A Married Couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on March 02, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Mariana Castaneda, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 02, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 05, 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NUMBER: 2021-004

The fictitious business name was filed in Modoc County on February 23, 2026. The person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s):

Name of Business (es): Tall Sage Farm, 182 Desert Zen, Cedarville, CA 96104. County: Modoc.

REGISTERED OWNERS: (1) Adam Baker, 182 Desert Zen, Cedarville, CA 96104.

Business was conducted by: An Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declared as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: /s/ Adam Baker, Owner. Print name of person signing. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print title of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 23, 2026.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE.

Filed by: /s/ Julie L. Ihrke, Deputy Clerk.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20260000011

Exp: February 12, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: Menard USA, 3025 Venture Rd., Placerville, CA 95667.

Registered Owner: (1) Farrell Design-Build Companies. Inc., 3025 Venture Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: (530) 6214867..

This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on February 13, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Richard Howard Brooke, Sr.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 13, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2026F012

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Tractor Supply Company

Business Address: 142 Robs Way, Susanville, CA 96130

Tractor Supply Company West, LLC, 5401 Virginia Way, Brentwood, TN 37027

This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above name(s) on N/A

Tractor Supply Company West, LLC

Signed: /s/ Kurt Barton,

CFO

This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lassen County on the date indicated below at 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.

Filed: 02/13/2026

This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000010

Exp: February 08, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: B Street Digital Operations, 504 N sat B St., Alturas, CA 96101.

Registered Owner: (1) Laura Christine Bunker, 504 N East B St., Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: (208) 739-5963.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on February 09, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Laura Christine Bunker, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 09, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUSANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

109 South Gilman Street Susanville, California 96130 (530) 257-8200

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTING SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES AS AUTHORIZED BY EDUCATION CODE 17620 AND GOVERNMENT CODE 65995

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that immediately following a public hearing on the matter, a proposed resolution(s) will be considered by the Governing Board of Susanville Elementary School District at its regular meeting on March 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., which if adopted by the Board will implement development fees established by the District against residential construction and reconstruction at $5.38 per square foot and against new commercial or industrial construction at $0.87 a square foot. Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code

Section 65995 authorize the proposed fees. Data pertaining to the cost of school facilities is available for inspection during regular business hours at the District’s administrative offices. The fee, if approved by the Governing Board, will become effective on May 19, 2026, which is 60 days after the proposed adoption of the resolution levying such fee by the Governing Board.

You may contact the Susanville School District Office with any questions at (530)257-8200. Our Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000018

Exp: March 04, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: Eagleville Saloon,13750 County Road 1, Eagleville, CA 96110.

Registered Owner: (1) Tom Montgomery, P.O. Box 211, Eagleville, CA 96110. Phone: (310) 918-5887. (2) Sarah Sutton, P.O.Box 211, Eagleville, CA 96110. Phone: (310) 918-5887.

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on February 13, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Richard Hammers, CFO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 05, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 19, 26 and April 02, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Terisa Chantele Sahli aka Terisa Chantel Stover CASE NUMBER: PR-26011

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Terisa Chantele Sahli aka Terisa Chantel Stover

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John M. Stover in the Superior Court of California, County of: Modoc.

The Petition for Probate requests that: John M. Stover be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the

estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 03, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1.

Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner: DeAnne E. Parker, Law Office of Parker & Cox, P.C. 1824 West Street, Suite 2, Redding, CA 96001. Phone: 530-242-6025.

Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on February 23, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

CLASSIFIEDS

Deadline for Classified Advertising is Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m $10.00

$10.00 for each standard classified ad up to 35 words. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Standard ad is first two lines bold. Classifieds also appear on our website • CALL (530) 233-2632 • EMAIL: alisha@modocrecord.com

announcements

DIANE DOLAN-PARRISHWHALEN: You have chosen not to appeal the judgement against you; therefore, you are legally required to immediately pay the $10,090.00 you owe. You stated in court and in writing that you would comply with the judge’s decision. Please remit payment to: PO Box 2, Cedarville, CA 96104. (13Feb/ TFN)

H elp W anted

DIANE DOLANPARRISH-WHALEN: You have chosen not to appeal the judgment against you; therefore, you are legally required to immediately pay the $10,090.00 you owe. You stated in court and in writing that you would comply with the judge’s decision. Please remit payment to: PO Box 2, Cedarville, CA 96104. (13Feb/TFN)

Help Wanted

Fort Bidwell Indian Community Council is hiring for Human Resources/ Tribal Operations Support. Report To: Tribal Administrator. Hiring Range: $28 to $34. Work: Full Time 40 hours per week.

Job site: Fort Bidwell Tribal Administration.

SUMMARY: The position is a key member of the leadership team for the Tribe and responsible for the independent and selfdirected supervision of general operations and functions of the Human Resources. Guided by the principles of fairness, inclusion, customer service, and teamwork, the position will provide leadership necessary to promote a result-oriented work environment to meet the human resource needs of the Tribe.

EMPLOYMENT

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or closely related field; and Ten (5) years of experience in human resources with a minimum of five (2) of those years in human resources management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The City of Alturas is currently accepting applications for the Administrative Assistant to the City Treasurer position. This is a non-exempt, full time, benefited position. The City offers a competitive benefit package to include 14 paid holidays,1-floating holiday, medical, dental, vision, life, and GAP insurance with little cost to the employee, and CalPERS retirement. Minimum Qualifications for the position include: office experience with customer service, data entry, record keeping, and Microsoft Office. Applicant must have knowledge of basic accounting and payroll operations. Salary Range for the position is $51,090$77,288 depending on experience. Full detailed job descriptions and applications are available at City Hall in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office or online at www.cityofalturas.us. Questions pertaining to the position can be directed to City Treasurer, Dorothy Long at 530-233-2512 or dlong@cityofalturas. us. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on October 24, 2025, to City Hall or via email to the City Treasurer. The City of Alturas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (9Oct/Oct16)

DATA AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

MANAGER for Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities. 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr. Annual salary starts based on $36.64-38.88 per hour, plus medical

Oversees daily and long-range activities of the human resources department and staff, ensuring compliance with the Tribe’s mission, vision, and goals. In collaboration with Executive Leadership, coordinates the Tribe’s personnel policy

and retirement benefits and generous vacation time. Possession of BA degree, minimum, in Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related field required, including 2 years experience in program management. Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing comprehensive data plan; conduct a variety of analytical activities; ensure continuous quality improvement; IT technical assistance; overall quality control and guidance to printed forms and manuals. Head Start and State Preschool experience preferred. Applicant must be visionary, an effective communicator and support a team approach to service delivery. Resumes and transcripts must be received by 5:00pm on 10/31/2025. Send to Gina Wood, 424 N Mill Creek Rd, Quincy, CA 95971. (9Oct/Oct30)

Bus Driver / Transportation Position. The Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District is accepting applications for a full/ part time Bus Driver / Transportation.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). • Able to acquire a Class “B” Commercial Drivers License and Special Drivers Certificate.

• DMV printout of Driving Record

• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test. • Pass Department of Justice Background Check.

• If you do not have the Class B License or the California Bus Driver Certificate and you are interested in the position, the district can assist you with the training to obtain certification.

Salary: $18.92 - 23.32 per hour, depending on experience. Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: Until position is filled. For more information, please visit the District Office located at

and administration, interprets policies, monitors the effectiveness and continued applicability of policies. Serves as lead for the Employee Benefits and Compensation Committees; guides the management programs and maintains up-to-date knowledge of various benefits plans, wellness initiatives, third party administrators, investment options, financial plan management, compensation philosophies and practices, wage/ salary structures, and performance management. This leads competitive market research to establish total compensation packages that aid in the recruitment and retention of employees. Facilitates the development and introduction of mandatory employee training programs. In collaboration with department leadership, assess employee development needs, recommend career paths, identifies, and assists in removing obstacles. Provides guidance on approved employee relations policies and fair employment practices. Direct involvement with recruitment and placement practices of the Tribe ensuring adherence to Indian Preference. Assists Executive Leadership with organizational planning and development, including the forecasting of manpower needs to support the organizational structure and goals. Coordinates efforts with department leadership to ensure workplace safety practices and training are being implemented. Meets regularly with members of executive and department leadership for human resource needs of the Tribe. Works directly with the Tribal Administrator to perform interviews, annual and periodic

470 Lincoln Street, Cedarville, CA., or call 530-279-6141 x 123 or x 122.

To apply for this position, please visit www.edjoin.org (2Oct/ Oct9)

performance reviews, and staff development. Helps with administrative supplies stock levels, ordering and receiving, projecting, and tribal operations support.

TFN)

Modoc Joint Unified School District has an opening for an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Please apply at Edjoin. org. (2Oct/Oct9)

Modoc Joint Unified School District has openings for a Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and a Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach. Please apply at Edjoin.org. (2Oct/Oct9)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: During the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong presentation skills, strong reasoning and judgment skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a heightened attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to confidentiality.

for open Noxious Weed Spraying positions. Job details and application may be obtained from the Modoc County Department of Agriculture, 335 N. Main Street, Alturas, California 96101, or by calling 530-233-6401. (12Mar/Mar19)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,288–$4,197/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501.

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY

careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for long periods of time, frequent walking, and occasional reaching, bending, kneeling, or stretching is to be expected. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will carry workrelated materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SUPERVISOR in Alturas, CA. Salary: $4,220–$5,386/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

WORKING

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST TRAINEE in Alturas, CA. Salary: $2,977–$3,801/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (9OCT/ TFN)

ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The employee’s work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted according to business need. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional, as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective. Occasional overnight or local travel will be necessary to attend meetings or training. (12Mar)

The Modoc County Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,129–$3,995/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,634–$4,638/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA. Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288–$4,197/ month. Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456–$4,412/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,820–$4,875/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA. Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288–$4,197/ month. Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456–$4,412/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,356.00$4,282.00/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,820–$4,875/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,706–$4,730/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,706–$4,730/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $4,305–$5,496/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $4,305–$5,496/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER IV (A/B) in Alturas, CA. Social Worker IV-A: $4,758–$6,072/month. Social Worker IV-B: $5,001–$6,381/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER II in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,896–$4,973/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER IV (A/B) in Alturas, CA. Social Worker IV-A: $4,758–$6,072/month. Social Worker IV-B: $5,001–$6,381/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $5,001–$6,381/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for PART-TIME, EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES in Alturas, CA. Salary: $16.50/hour, no benefits. Duties may include clerical tasks, transporting/ accompanying adults or children to and from activities or appointments, and other support for social service programs. Valid driver’s license required. Applications are available at Social Services, 120 N. Main St, Alturas, CA, or upon request to dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us. EOE/ ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

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For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (9OCT/ TFN)

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The CTE test kits contained silicone wristbands that measured airborne nicotine over seven days. Anguiano said, “We hung up wristbands so they weren’t seen in the bathrooms. Those got nicotine vapors from the air.”

Nahbahe-Henry reported, “I

monitored air samples every day for a week at my school. We all labeled and color coded the samples to match with each bathroom we selected.”

“Testing was done by swabbing bathroom surfaces and the wristbands with special kit wipes. That was done to collect any nicotine that was there.”, explained Pisco.

Vape use continues to be a major concern among youth and young adults. More and more discreet vape products enter the market every day, designed to camouflage as common household items, video game objects, toys, and school supplies. Vaping is viewed as an epidemic with flashy colors and enticing flavors of e-cigarettes

that contain harmful chemicals to result in nicotine addiction.

All site test kits performed by the YAT were returned to CTE for analysis. The findings will be provided to RISE in a report detailing nicotine levels in each bathroom this April.

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