Modoc Man Re-Arrested Hours After Release
Stalking Case
By Chelsea Bacon
A Modoc County man facing felony stalking charges was re-arrested Friday, just hours after being released from jail under court order, according to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.
Christopher Allen Cavnar, 40, was taken into custody again for allegedly violating the terms of his supervised release, which had been granted the previous day by Modoc County Superior Court Judge Wendy Dier. The decision to release Cavnar was made over the strong objection of the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office.
After consolidating some of his charges, Cavnar has five open cases with charges including one count of felony stalking, six counts of disobeying domestic relations court orders, and 17 counts of making annoying or harassing phone calls between May 2023 and June 2024. He
had been in custody since July 2024 and underwent a two-month psychiatric treatment program. Despite a victim impact statement expressing fear for their safety during a January hearing, the court granted Cavnar supervised release effective April 4. Conditions included participation in behavioral health treatment, warrantless searches, a criminal protective order, and potential GPS monitoring. Cavnar was released from the Modoc County Jail at approximately 9 a.m. Friday. By midafternoon, deputies had received a complaint indicating he had violated the court-imposed release conditions. He was arrested again and booked into the jail on new charges of sending harassing phone calls and violating court orders.
The Modoc County District Attorney Nina
Salarno took to her Facebook to provide clarification, stating: “To clarify on our post from yesterday, Christopher Cavnar’s three felony stalking charges were previously consolidated into one charge, along with several misdemeanor charges due to a determination of ongoing behavior, adjusting the open case count from six to five.
Per the press release below from the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Cavnar returned to custody less than 24 hours after being placed on Supervised OR by Modoc Superior Court after violating the terms of his release and making annoying or harassing phone calls confirming the validity of the prosecutions argument that Cavnar should remain in custody.”
Cavnar’s bail has been set at $25,000. He is expected to be arraigned on the new charges early next week.
“This man has continued to show a blatant disregard for court orders aimed at protecting his victim,” District Attorney Nina Salarno said. “Our office is tremendously
concerned that even the terms put in place with Mr. Cavnar’s release cannot ensure the safety of his current victim or prevent future victims.”
“Christopher was released on Monday
April 7th on the same existing terms and as of Wednesday morning, April 9th, has not violated his terms.”
Remains of Missing Pit River Tribe Member Identified; Honored During Victims’ Rights Week in Modoc County
By Chelsea Bacon
Modoc County
officials have confirmed that human remains discovered last year belong to Nicholas Robert Patterson, a member of the Pit River Tribe who went missing in January 2020. Patterson was 26 years old at the time of his disappearance. His remains were found May 24, 2024, in a remote area near Lookout, Calif., according to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene and later conducted a search of the area with assistance from the Modoc County Sheriff’s Posse. Following forensic analysis, the remains were positively identified, and Patterson’s family was notified on July 25, 2024. At the request of the family and due to the ongoing investigation, no public announcement was made until recently. Patterson was known to frequent several regions in Northern California, including Burney in Shasta County, Big Valley in Lassen County, and the Lookout area of Modoc County. He was last seen sometime after Jan. 4, 2020.
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact Sgt. Nessling
at the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 233-4416 or the Pit River Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Tip Line at (530) 335-6325.
On Saturday, local officials and community members honored Patterson during the kickoff of Modoc County’s 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. District Attorney Nina Salarno joined Sheriff Tex Dowdy, tribal representatives, and residents in a press conference and prayer walk to remember Patterson and raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people.
While Sheriff Dowdy addressed the crowd, Salarno quietly joined hands with a grieving member of Patterson’s family — a powerful gesture symbolizing the unity and compassion of Modoc County’s closeknit community.
Dowdy also acknowledged the broader crisis affecting Indigenous communities.
“Native Americans are among the highest demographic for missing and murdered individuals in the country,” he said. “In California alone, the state sees an average of 14 missing or murdered Indigenous people each year.”
He expressed appreciation for the collaboration that led to recent progress in Patterson’s case.
“With the developments in this case, it’s clear that progress is only possible when everyone works together,” Dowdy said. “There are many organizations that have been incredibly supportive throughout this process.” He specifically recognized the California Department of Native Affairs and the Pit River Tribe for their steadfast support and partnership.
Members of Patterson’s family also took the stage during the ceremony, expressing their deep gratitude to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office for pursuing every lead and maintaining close communication with them throughout the investigation.
“I just wanted confirmation that he either was or he wasn’t — and now we got it,” said Patterson’s maternal grandmother. “Now I want justice. The people who did this to him need to be brought to justice.”
District Attorney Salarno reflected on the national significance of the week and the local unity on display.
“Victims’ Rights Week is one of the most important weeks in our nation,” Salarno said.
“It’s where we honor the voice of the voiceless — those that are missing, those who are murdered, those whose lives have been decimated by crimes, violent crimes. We honor them and we
give them a voice.”
She also spoke to this year’s national theme of “Kinship, Community, and Healing.”
“I can’t think of a more shining example, probably in this nation, than all of you here today,” Salarno said. “By all of us coming together — from the tribal communities, law enforcement communities, and the communities throughout Modoc — we can make a difference. Not only can we honor our loved ones, not only can we honor Nick, his mother and his family, but we can also show, by coming
together, the resilience that only a victim of crime can understand. I know that firsthand.”
Salarno shared her own experience as a survivor.
“I’m also a victim of domestic violence,” she said. “And I watched my mother — who’s here today, 92 years old — demonstrate the resilience that all of you are showing today. By coming together, by not forgetting Nick, by not forgetting any missing Indigenous persons, by not forgetting any victims of crime, but rather uplifting — today, we celebrate your resilience. We celebrate our kinship
in coming together to make a difference, not only in this beautiful community of Modoc, but truly a difference within our nation.”
The event brought together members of the Pit River Tribe, law enforcement, survivors, and community members to reflect, heal, and recommit to justice for all crime victims.
As the ceremony concluded, Sheriff Dowdy reaffirmed his office’s commitment to the investigation.
“We will investigate every lead we have in this case,” he said.
Letters to the editor
THANK YOU
To the Cal Pines fireman, Daniel and Austin, for the help they provided last week, I truly appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Bernice Miller Alturas
Modoc County needs home care…and more caregivers!
Dear Editor,
I’m one of about 160 care providers in the Modoc County in-home support services (IHSS) program. This program provides assistance to those that need it, namely older adults and people with disabilities. The number of people who need in-home care in Modoc continues to go up.
IHSS providers offer personal care, like hygiene and mobility support, as well as run errands and take recipients to medical appointments. We also perform paramedical services like blood sugar checks. All this allows our recipients to get care in the comfort and dignity of their homes instead of an expensive, unfamiliar living facility.
Jobs can be scarce in the area. Besides passing a background and fingerprint check, good caregivers need to bring compassion and warmth to their work. We need more people with big hearts to join us in caring for our community.
We also need to ensure a strong future of care in Modoc. Currently, we simply don’t have enough caregivers to meet the County’s needs. Last year, more than 36,000 authorized care hours sat unused, indicating a troubling shortage of IHSS providers.
I’m a member of SEIU 2015, California’s long-term care workers union. Myself and my bargaining team are currently negotiating our contract with the county. We’re seeking the wages, benefits, and working conditions that will help Modoc County attract and retain the long-term care workforce we need.
As the demand for care in Modoc grows, we should be attracting compassionate workers and holding onto the good caregivers we already have.
The community can directly improve care for our most vulnerable residents by encouraging the Modoc Board of Supervisors to provide a strong IHSS contract. And anyone searching for reliable, meaningful work with union representation will find plenty of it in the IHSS program.
Julie Villasana
IHSS provider, SEIU Local 2015 Alturas
Dear Editor,
It’s no surprise that Modoc residents might be hesitant to report wolf attacks on livestock to the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife. After all, CDFW has used Modoc as a dumping ground for mountain lions and bears for years without alerting us. Our herds of deer and antelope have nearly disappeared, which doesn’t inspire confidence in CDFW’s management or planning. And now we’re being told we can’t defend our pets or livestock from these vicious predators without threat of criminal consequences. This is not how a friend treats you.
Some ranchers would rather take the loss when cows are attacked than have to deal with demeaning and dismissive CDFW personnel on their property. The CDFW personnel are coming from Redding or Sacramento, can be hours or days away, and it is in their interest to deny wolf attacks and damage claims. As one local rancher says, “Their approach is to delay, deny, and discourage.” Understandably, this only adds to the frustration of losing livestock that probably won’t be compensated. But we hurt our cause when kills aren’t reported by not showing the true numbers of wolf attacks and raising awareness. Fortunately, we do have local authorities who are on our side and there are things they can do to help. If there is a wolf incident, first call the Modoc County Sheriff at 530-233-4416, who picks up calls 24/7. They will come along with the local USDA trapper, Russ Turner. They are not obligated to call CDFW and they do not intend to do so. They can gather their own DNA evidence and do their own investigation and report to CDFW. You do not have to stay at the site of the wolf incident while they work. They understand they are not on your property for any purpose other than to document the incident.
The UCCE office has a helpful fact sheet with contact information and instructions for wolves and
other predators. It is available online at https://www.devilsgardenucce.org/post/fact-sheetnorthern-california-wolf-march-2025-update
As soon as you discover an attack or kill, take as many photos and videos as you can to document the evidence. Try not to touch a carcass and wear gloves if you must touch. Be very careful walking around so you don’t step on tracks or other evidence. Use a can, bucket, or other container turned upside down to cover and preserve tracks or scat. Keep dogs away, and cover the carcass and surrounding area with a tarp to keep scavengers off.
Congressman LaMalfa also wants photos and videos to share in committee meetings in Washington DC. They can be sent to his staff member for our area, Erin Ryan, at erinmarie.ryan@mail.house.gov.
Even if it is only a suspected wolf attack or kill, it needs to be called in so evidence can be collected and it can be added to the count of incidents. The more reports there are, the more leverage it gives us in fighting for our right to defend ourselves and our animals. As the wolves move in, the other predators are losing territory and food sources, so they will be increasingly desperate. Attacks by bears and mountain lions will probably become more frequent, and those also need to be reported so action can be taken to deal with the problem.
We are fortunate to have supportive local lawenforcement and agencies on our side, because they know if these predators are bothering your house, it could be theirs next. We have to speak up to help each other, and reporting is an important part of that process.
Julie Parlee Adin CA 96006
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we launched our new digital strategy, which includes daily updates, video content, and email newsletters. The results have been incredible. Our digital audience, which was previously around 600 per month, has now soared to over 50,000 people each month across our website, social media, and email platforms.. The best part is that we can analyze this data— learning more about our readers and which content resonates with each demographic.
What has really surprised us, though, is the amount of traffic we’re seeing from surrounding counties. The news industry has faced many challenges recently, with many local news outlets closing or becoming shadows of their former selves. At Modoc Media/ Modoc County Record, we’ve made it our mission to ensure this doesn’t happen in Northeast California. That’s why we decided to launch the “Lassen Record.”
Currently, Lassen County content is being uploaded to modocrecord. com and shared through Modoc Record’s social media pages. But we’ve also created a dedicated email newsletter specifically for Lassen County, and our first edition was a huge success, boasting an open rate of over 50% and a click-through rate of more than 35%—which, for those who may not be familiar with the terminology, means a lot of people are reading and engaging with the content!
Looking Back
113 Years Ago – 1912
SENIORS at Modoc High School will stage their annual play this Friday. “Higbee of Harvard”. Key characters include Gussie Caldwell, Christine Gibbons and Warren Caldwell.
108 Years Ago – 1917
ALTURAS has been inundated in a flood that makes it disagreeable for some of our citizens to get about. Every year about the same thing happens and there should be some way to eliminate the condition. It appears to us that the only thing that can be done is deepening and widening the river channel through Alturas high and dry... More than 100 Alturas children participated in the children’s Mask Ball Friday. Marie Auble was given the prize for the best dressed girl; Harry French and Frank Harrow were the most original characters; and Master Dunlop was the best dressed boy.
This marks our first expansion into a neighboring county, one that has lost its local newspaper and lacks a strong news outlet. We’re excited about the opportunity to serve that community, and we invite you to sign up for the newsletter or explore some of the stories we’re sharing from Lassen County. We’re eager to help fill the gap and provide the news and information that people in the area are hungry for.
Chelsea Bacon Associate Publisher
68 years ago – 1957
A GRASS ROOTS poll of Alturas homeowners was presented to the City Council this week showing a 70 to 12 majority of residents favored enactment of a leash law in Alturas... Clarence York was named Superintendent of Alturas City Streets and Jack Green has been appointed Water
Commissioner, replacing the late Ed Elliott... Snow is falling in Alturas at press time and presents the possibility of snow for Easter in Modoc.
63 years ago – 1962
DOUG GRAHAM has been named mayor for the City of Alturas... It’s been a dry year so far, with only .91 inches of moisture recorded in the USFS in Alturas this year... Harms Brothers won a $137,750 contract to resurface 20.3 miles of road between Eagleville and Cedarville this year... Barney Smith has announced the sale of his molding plant in Alturas to Larry and S. M. Markham, and a sixman crew will start the mill into operation here this month.
53 years ago – 1972 SNOW four inches deep covered the ground in Alturas this week and temperatures skidded to 22... Mick Jones, Paul Breshears and Dallas Dodge were elected to the Alturas City Council... The Cedarville-Nevada causeway is impassable because of high water.
The Modoc County
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Blotter
Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 27 people in the Modoc County Jail, 10 females and 17 males. Jail capacity is 43.
04/01/25
SHARP, Jordan Guy
Michael (age 32, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of his Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) terms and conditions; booked and held without bail
MODOC COUNTY PROBATION
MOTHERAL, Gary Lee
Eugene (age 40, Alturas)
Arrested for forging/ altering vehicle registration, violation of a court order, and violation of probation; booked and held on $37,000 bail APD
04/02/25
HART, Jodi Ellan (age 61, Cedarville, CA)
Arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, keeping a place to sell controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia; booked and held on $35,000 bail MCSO
04/03/25
BERROCAL, Jessica
Ann (age 30, Alturas)
Arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct/drugs and alcohol, violation of a court order, and resisting arrest; booked and held on $30,000 bail APD
MCCLOUR, Christopher Skyler (age 25, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of parole; booked and held without bail STATE PAROLE
SIVIS-KELLEY, Jade
Lorene Delene (age 19, Alturas)
Arrested for battery on a person, felony resisting arrest, and obstructing a peace officer/emergency technician; $25,000 bail STATE PAROLE
MOLTZEN, Courtney Pearce (age 38, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI, and violation of probation; booked and held on $50,000 bail APD
04/04/25
MILLER, Edrie Claudine (age 48, Alturas)
Court/DA booking and release for child abuse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and disorderly conduct/ drug with alcohol
MODOC COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CAVNAR, Christopher Allen (age 40, Alturas)
Arrested for annoying and threatening telephone call, and violation of a court order; booked and held on $25,000 bail MCSO
BAGWELL, Todd Clovis (age 53, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear CHP
04/05/25 WILLIAMS, Ruben Martinez (age 42, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a person, vandalism, obstructing/ resisting arrest, and violation of a court
order; booked and held on $33,000 bail MCSO
04/06/25
DEHAVEN, Tori Leora (age 21, Alturas)
Arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear, and misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear;booked and held on $15,000 bail
04/07/25 ERWIN, Teshena Rae (age 27, Alturas)
Arrested for child abuse, and violation of a domestic violence restraining order; booked and held on $6,000 bail
Modoc County Sheriffs Office Blotter
Monday, March 31
5:18 pm Responded to the Day Road area for report of an unwanted guest
7:33 pm Responded to the Canby area for a residential alarm
Tuesday, April 1
9:59 am Responded to the MRE area for report of a dog at large 11:30 am Responded to the area of Ash Creek for report of a wildlife issue
3:13 pm Responded to assist EMS in the Alturas rural area
6:33 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for report of an assault with a deadly weapon
11:50 pm Responded to the XL Reservation area for report of a suspicious vehicle
Wednesday, April 2
2:34 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of dogs at large
4:58 pm Responded to Cedarville area for service of a search warrant; arrest made
7:44 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a verbal altercation
10:55 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of an assault with a deadly weapon
Thursday, April 3
10:06 am Responded to the Lookout area for report of a cold burglary; report taken
10:56 am Responded to the MRE area for report of a cold theft; report taken
11:16 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for a request for a civil standby
1:15 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of a cold theft
8:44 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of suspicious circumstances
9:02 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with a single vehicle traffic accident
Friday, April 4
2:31 pm Responded to assist CHP with a traffic stop in the Newell area
4:04 pm Responded to Shasta County to assist with a probation violation; arrest made
4:26 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with a pedestrian check
4:58 pm Responded to assist CHP with a traffic stop in the Newell area
5:11 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a suspicious person
6:48 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of an unwanted guest
7:09 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of a juvenile issue
8:53 pm Responded
to assist Alturas Police
with a verbal dispute
10:09 pm Responded to the Fort Bidwell area for report of an assault with a deadly weapon
Saturday, April 5
2:50 am Responded to the XL Reservation for report of an unwanted guest
3:08 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a domestic altercation
1:40 pm Conducted a welfare check in the Cal Pines area
5:16 pm Conducted a pedestrian check in the Alturas rural area
7:19 pm Conducted a pedestrian check in the Alturas rural area; arrest made
8:44 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued
Sunday, April 6
12:57 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of found property and trespassing
9:07 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with a domestic altercation
10:01 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a suspicious person
10:53 pm Responded to report of an unwanted guest; arrest made
DA’s Legal Lowdown
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Jeffrey McCaffrey , Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC508 X2. Defendant waives Preliminary Hearing, complaint deemed Information. Defendant remains on own recognizance. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 5/5/25.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Rachael Colt , PrePreliminary Hearing on Felony PC30305(a) (1), PC4573(a) and Misdemeanor PC22810(e)(1), HS11377(a) and VC12500(a). Defendant remains in treatment facility. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 4/16/25.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, Daylen Bredeau , Trial Setting on Felony PC422, PC245(a)(2), and Misdemeanor PC243(e) (1), VC23152(a), VC23152(b) and PC25850 in addition to several enhancements. Defendant remains under supervision of Modoc County Probation Department. Trial Readiness Conference scheduled for 8/18/25.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, Christina Love , Arraignment on Felony PC597(b) X2 and Misdemeanor PC597(b) in addition to several enhancements. Defendant released on own recognizance against DA objection. Pre-Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 5/27/25.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, Joshua Lovell , Arraignment on Felony PC273.5(f) (1) and Misdemeanor PC273a(b) and PC243(e) (1) in addition to several enhancements. Defendant remains under supervision of Modoc County Probation Department. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 5/13/25.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, Christopher Cavnar , Arraignment on Information on Felony PC646.9(a) and Misdemeanor PC273.6(a) X6 and PC653m(a) X17. Defendant released under supervision of Modoc County Probation Department against DA objection. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 5/12/25.
Modoc High to Host Financial Aid Night for Underclassmen
Modoc High School will host a Financial Aid Night on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the school library to help families of underclassmen begin planning for college costs.
The event, organized by the Modoc High School counseling team in partnership with College and Career Options, will focus on strategies to maximize financial aid opportunities for college-bound students. Organizers say early preparation is key to reducing the financial burden of higher education. Families will learn how to navigate key financial aid tools, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Cal Grant programs. Other topics include maximizing eligibility for scholarships and grants, planning ahead for senior year, avoiding common application mistakes, and receiving personalized advice from financial aid experts.
The event is free and open to parents and guardians of freshmen and sophomores. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask
Modoc County K-9 Association Fundraiser
Sells Out as Community Rallies Behind FourLegged Officers
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Association is proud to announce that it’s annual K-9 Fundraiser Dinner had sold out just a few weeks after tickets went on sale, with all 100 tickets claimed by community members eager to support the county’s hardworking canine officers.
Now in its 10th year, the annual fundraiser began in 2015 in an effort to raise money for the Modoc County Sheriffs Office K-9 program. It has since grown into a beloved community tradition that shines a spotlight on the county’s favorite four-legged crime fighters.
This year’s sold-out event will be held at The Brass Rail in Alturas on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Doors open at 5:00 P.M., with a rib steak dinner and dessert to be served at 6:00 P.M. Guests will enjoy a night of drawings & auctions, Reno Aces Tickets, overnight stays and with items such as guns, a gun safe, collectible firearms, and gift certificates.
Proceeds from the evening will directly fund training, equipment, veterinary care, and the ongoing operational needs of the Modoc County K-9 Unit. These specialized dogs serve a vital role in narcotics detection, suspect apprehension, and search and rescue missions,
helping keep officers and residents safe.
Thanks to last year’s fundraiser, the team was able to equip three of their K-9 vehicles with a dedicated dash camera system. Sheriff Tex Dowdy emphasized the significance of this addition, stating, “Its transparency piece— being able to outfit our K-9 vehicles with dash cameras and audio allows us to document interactions on traffic stops.”
The department’s
current K-9 team includes:
• Gnash, a five-yearold Belgian MalinoisGerman Shepherd mix trained in narcotics detection and handler protection.
• Hogle, a two-year-old Bloodhound from Ohio trained to track missing persons and fugitives.
• Jax, a nearly six-yearold German Shepherd trained in narcotics detection, apprehension, and handler protection. One of the most critical services the K-9 unit
the
provides is the ability to locate missing persons, particularly in high-risk scenarios such as winter conditions or when a child goes missing. Sheriff Tex Dowdy emphasized the impact of that rapid response: “When you think about a missing child, we immediately dispatch our search and rescue K-9 to the scene. That immediate response brings a tremendous sense of comfort to the family, just knowing that help is already en route.
The presence of the dog and handler enhances the response instantly.”
With training costs reaching $20,000–$25,000 per K-9, and outfitted transport vehicles costing up to $100,000, community support remains essential. The Modoc County K-9 Program— established in 2014 by former Sheriff and Marine Mike Poindexter—continues to be a cornerstone of law enforcement in the region.
Sheriff Dowdy added, “All of this is possible with the overwhelming support, for a small rural agency, our community is incredible.” That continued support helps ensure the safety and readiness of both handlers and their K-9 partners.
For more information on how to contribute to the K-9 unit or get involved in future events, please contact Liz Hallmark at (530) 2331360 or visit the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.
Obituaries
Virginia “Ginger” Matich
January 28, 1957- March 21st, 2025
Virginia “Ginger” Matich, a woman whose vibrant spirit and warm smile touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away on Friday, March 21st at her Erie, Colorado home. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her two children, Crystal and Kenneth and her beloved dog Bonnie.
Ginger grew up in Tulelake, CA with her 2 sisters, Patricia, Linda, and brother Mason. Her parents Bill and Marcella Haynes, lived in Tulelake their entire lives, and raised Ginger with so much love, joy, fun and compassion.
Ginger met the love of her life, Steve Matich, at UC Santa Barbara and the two of them lived in Santa Rosa, CA where they raised their two children, Crystal and Kenneth, and lived there for close to 40 years. Ginger was Special Education teacher and had recently retired, after teaching for over 35+ years! Teaching, her friends where she taught, and the students were her passion and she LOVED her job, so Rare!
In April of 2021, Ginger lost her husband, our father, Steve Matich. They were married for 42 years and were the perfect example of true love. Losing the love of her life left a huge hole in our mom’s heart and we know they are sipping on 7 & 7s in a lazy river pool somewhere laughing and dancing to some blues tunes.
Ginger’s love for life was
deeply intertwined with her love for the people in it, and she cultivated those relationships with a generous heart. She spent most of her time these past few years playing with her wild and beautiful grandsons; Cashton, Colby and Cade. Family dinners, as she LOVED to cook, with her kids and their amazing partners, Ally and Curtis. Hikes, plays with her sister in law Danitsa, trips to see friends, and nonstop throwing of the frisbee to her spunky dog, Bonnie. Our mom was a truly wonderful woman who touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness and warmth. Her unwavering love and support were the cornerstones of our family, and her infectious laughter filled our home with joy. She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel seen and valued, offering a comforting presence and a listening ear without judgment. Her wisdom and guidance shaped us into the people we are today, and her memory will forever be a source of strength and inspiration. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her spirit will live on in the countless lives she touched. Ginger’s ashes will be buried in Colorado next to her husband overlooking the mountains & Northern California; a place where her and Steve and their two kids spent many years boating at Whiskeytown Lake, CA and many family memories in Tulelake, CA.
welder, fisherman, or logger. Bill’s genuine spirit and unwavering integrity left a lasting impression on everyone he met, and his legacy of humility, kindness, and hard work will live on through his family. From an early age, Bill found joy in hunting and fishing, a passion he carried throughout his life and lovingly passed down to his children and grandchildren, ensuring his love for the outdoors lives on through them. Bill is survived by his loving sister, Bernice Strickland (Terry) of Palo Cedro, CA, and his children: William Valena Jr. (Kimberley) of Alturas, CA; Celestine Valena of Petaluma, CA; Renee Haroutunian (Wayne) of Clearwater, FL; Victor Valena of Shingletown, CA; and Katlin Valena of Clearwater, FL. His second wife, Sharon Valena of Willows, brought him his youngest daughter, Katlin, along with three bonus children whom he lovingly called his own: Tony Douglas of Willows, CA, Donnie Douglas of Clearwater, FL, and Alisha Douglas of Elk Creek, CA.
As a cherished grandfather, lovingly known as Nono, he is also survived by his grandchildren: Wyatt Valena (Hannah), Justin Valena (Hattie), Hailey Martinez (Jeffrey), Jack Haroutunian, and Remi Silva. His great-grandchildren, Audrey, Maverick, Calvin, Tate, Paislee, Kade, Colson, and Haven, will carry forward the warmth and wisdom he shared. Bill was also deeply loved by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Nancy. Together, he and Nancy made homes in Cloverdale, Petaluma, and Willows, CA, where they raised their four children on two separate dairy farms.
Bill’s memory will forever be treasured by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
To honor Bill, raise a glass of KORBEL Brandy and share a story in his memory.
Funeral services will be officiated by Father John Plass at 11:00 a.m. on April 25, 2025, at St.
Teresa’s Catholic Church in Bodega, CA. A celebration of his life will follow at the Casino Bar and Grill in Bodega, where we encourage attendees to bring stories to share.
Lavette Laxague loved the mountains, the streams, lakes, and living at the end of a remote gravel road. Most of all, she appreciated her beautiful gardens – of which there were many.
Now Lavette has returned home, and we hear there’s a bumper crop of her famous pickle cucumbers waiting. Having suffered from complications connected to COPD, Lavette passed away on Thursday, March 27, at the Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. Her final hours were spent with family at her side.
Lavette was born near Fresno, Calif., on August 1, 1941, the daughter of Richard “Dick” and Helen Laird. Dick worked for the California Division of Highways and Helen was a housewife. It was on a quick trip to the inlaws’ in Alturas during the early 1940s that Dick fell in love with Modoc County. He, Helen, and baby Lavette stayed.
recall the memorable gatherings at “The Lake.” In the 1980s, the Laxagues operated a business delivering high quality firewood to customers as far away as Reno. Side-by- side, Buddy and Lavette felled the trees, cut the wood, split the rounds, loaded the van, and delivered their product.
In the 1990s, the Laxagues sold their mountain property and developed 12-Mile Ranch, a stretch of lush meadow and mountain acreage straddling California/Oregon state line north of Fort Bidwell. It became their shared passion. Buddy and Lavette built two homes, improved the pastures, dug ponds, constructed out buildings, and installed miles and miles of fencing. Those years were happy years. After Buddy’s passing in 2007, Lavette held on to part of 12 Mile Ranch while living fulltime at her house in Fort Bidwell. Eventually she sold both properties and moved to Alturas in 2017.
Lavette was a tiny lady, always put together and on the go. Her gardens were a bounty to behold, every vegetable, fruit, and flower lined up in precise and weedless order. Home-grown and homemade – thick jam, colorful fruit, delicious jellies, and perfectly coiffed vegetables lined Lavette’s pantry. Her garlic dill pickles were epic. Quilts were another passion. Lavette made dozens of original designs, investing hundreds of hours hand cutting and sewing together countless pieces of fabric. One of her quilts – a king-sized beauty – won “Best in Show” at the 1987 Modoc County Fair and was selected for inclusion in the showcase “State Fair at Disneyland” exhibit in Anaheim, Calif.
Lavette was a devout Christian and member of the Lake City Community and Alturas Baptist churches. She loved to read books, especially Westerns, and made weekly trips to the Modoc County Library. She studied Great Basin and Pacific Northwest geology and archeology. She made baskets from natural materials collected in the Warner Mountains, sewed all her clothes, was a wonderful cook, and read the Wall Street Journal every day. She savored a good discussion about current events.
William
Valena
on October 22,
in Santa Rosa, CA. He was the beloved son of Victor and Nellie Valena of Bodega Bay, CA. Bill passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Petaluma, CA, at the age of 87. Bill was a simple man who cherished life’s true treasures: his family, friendships, and the value of honest, hard work. He found joy in the connections he nurtured and took pride in his dedication to his work—whether as a dairyman, rancher, farmer, mechanic,
Lavette graduated from Modoc High School in 1959, then she moved to San Francisco to earn her college degree from Mount Zion Hospital & School of Nursing, which is now part of the University of California. Lavette returned to Modoc County in 1962 and married John Hussa. Lavette and John had one daughter, Lynne “Katie” Hussa Tims, in 1965. In the 1960s and ‘70s
Lavette worked as a registered nurse at the hospital in Cedarville for several years alongside the beloved Dr. Jack Gilbert. (In fact, Dr. Gilbert’s grandson, Dr. Landin Hagge, cared for Lavette in her last days.) She stopped working in the mid-1970s, and then 20 years later reupped her certification and resumed nursing at Surprise Valley Community Hospital. Always a meticulous and caring professional, Lavette loved her patients and was a great support to their families. Fellow hospital staff considered Lavette fondly – she was always right there with kind words, wise mentoring, a solid work ethic, and heartfelt compassion.
Lavette and John divorced, and in 1972 Lavette married Buddy Laxague. These two were certainly a match, lovingly devoted and always together – Buddy and Lavette seldom spent a day apart. In the early years of their marriage, there were trips to Reno and Hawaii, along with political ambitions when Buddy served as Modoc County Supervisor. Then life slowed down.
High up in the Warner Mountains west of Fort Bidwell, Lavette and Buddy developed a gorgeous homesite where they lived for two decades. Friends and family happily
In addition to daughter, Lynne “Katie,” (Bobby) of Cleveland, Miss., Lavette is survived by her brother, Lonnie Laird (Barbara) of Alturas, and sister, Lea Huetteman (Bill) of Fort Bidwell. She has three stepdaughters: Susan Hill of Reno, Nev.; Laura Minto of Red Bluff, Calif.; and Joan Groover of Jonesboro, Ga. There are six grandchildren: Katie’s son, Nick (Shaelene); Susan’s daughter, Megan Weeks, and sons Eric and Jason Hill; Laura’s daughter, Jennica McGarva; and Joan’s son, Brian Groover (Megan). There are also great grandchildren: Finnley and Willa Rose Tims; Layne Weeks; Makay, Thomas, and Hazen McGarva; and Eli Groover.
Per Lavette’s request, there is no funeral or memorial service. She wished for family to attend a private graveside service at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery where her ashes are be interred next to Buddy’s. Those wishing to make memorials in Lavette’s memory are requested to consider contributing to Lake City Community Church, Fort Bidwell Cemetery District, or Modoc County Library.
Lavette Laxague
William Valentino Valena Sr
(Bill)
was born
1937,
Thursday April 10th
Springtime Bargains at the Bookworm
Find fantastic bargains at the Bookworm attached to the Alturas Library at 212 W. 3rd St. open M, T, Th, F noon-4 p.m.
Almost all books (including new publications), DVDs, audio books, music CDs, and miscellaneous donations are priced between $2-25 cents. Free items are also available.
Alturas Garden Club’s Meeting
At the next Alturas Garden Club’s meeting, Thursday, April 10th, our current president, Carol White, will present a history of our meeting place, the Whistle Stop Depot. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. with refreshments, and at 1 p.m. Carol speaks. Location: 304 North East Street, Alturas CA. We invite visitors and welcome new memberships.
Friday April 11th
SENIOR TEACH BINGO – EVERY FRIDAY
SENIOR BINGO at the VFW Building, So. Main St. in Alturas is on Fridays! Doors open at 10 a.m. Bingo starts at noon. Buy-in: First Packet $10 each with each additional packet for $5. All players over 18 years old are welcome! Thank you for supporting our Seniors!
Saturday April 12th
Cedarville Country Jam
Cedarville Country Jam is on the third Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Senior Center on Main Street in Cedarville. Come out and join the fun!
Sunday April 13th
Berean Calvary Church Sunday Services
Come and sit in to listen to the Sunday lesson starting at 10 AM at 108 E. 1st Street. The lesson is on Backsliding. The main Sunday service is at 11 AM and the sermon is titled, “The Great Exchange.” Sunday night service is at 5 PM and we are continuing our study of Revelation, this time on Chapter 5.
Monday April 14th
Alturas Country Jam
Alturas Country Jam is Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Federated Church on
S. East Street in Alturas. Donations are accepted to help with supplies and for the Church. Come out and join the fun!
Tuesday April 15th
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.
Humane Society Thrift Store and Kitty shelter
Visit your local Humane Society Thrift Store and kitty shelter. Lots of beautiful new items for your consideration and of course some of the most beautiful kitties all ready for their new best friend. Open Wednesday to Friday 10-2 and every other Saturday 10-1
Wednesday April 16th
Faith Bible Church Awana Club
Faith Bible Church Awana Club meets tonight from 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Ministry Center, 810 West Carlos St., Alturas.
Ages 3 yrs. through 6th grade. Contact 530-2332015 for more information.
Thursday April 17th
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.
To Come:
Denim Day Awareness Walk
Denim Day Awareness Walk on April 30th - Please contact Haley @ hconger@teachinc.org to sign up to
have a booth at this event!
Women’s Self-Defense Class
Women’s Self-Defense on May 17th - Contact Rocci @ rbushey@teachinc.org for more info.
Surprise Valley Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club
Surprise Valley Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club is celebrating their 50th anniversary. Please join us for an open house on April 26 th from 1-3pm, at the Senior Center in Cedarville for desserts and beverages. It is open to everyone of any age. We have made some changes to the center over the past few years and would love for you to come see the changes and celebrate 50 years of service to the community with us. See you there!
Modoc Student Reflects on Poetry Out Loud Experience
Photo1 and Photo 2 Zella receiving recognition from CA Arts Council “Council Chair” Roxanne Messina Captor, California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, and CA Arts Council Executive Director Danielle Brazell (left to right) photos by Luke Cheng
By Shaelene Tims
More than a month has passed since the Poetry Out Loud competition occurred, yet for one of the local Modoc students, the experience still echoes.
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts educational program that inspires high school readers to engage in poetry through memorization and performance. Students perform poetry on stage in competitions both in their states and nationally, and acquire essential skills of public speaking, literary appreciation, and confidence.
Modoc High School student Zella Taylor first became involved after noticing a flyer at school. Already passionate about poetry, she saw it as an exciting opportunity.
“I have always loved poetry and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to deepen my love for it,” she said.
“I signed up on a whim and I am so thankful I did because it was an incredible experience.”
Despite her enthusiasm, performing on stage presented a challenge. Taylor acknowledged feeling nervous standing before an audience.
“Standing on stage in front of all the people was very scary,” she said, “but it made me more comfortable knowing that there were other people just like me in the audience. I knew we were connected by our love of words and that made me a little less nervous.”
For Modoc students, Poetry Out Loud highlights the importance of arts education in smaller, rural communities. Zella emphasized that such opportunities can profoundly impact local students by encouraging expression
and community representation.
“I think Poetry Out Loud and programs like it are very important for Modoc students because it gives us an opportunity to support the arts and promote the power of our words and how we use them,” she explained. “POL gave me a place to be expressive and it also allowed me to represent my county in a bigger place.” Even weeks after the event concluded, the benefits of participating remain clear. Taylor believes that programs like Poetry Out Loud help students develop lasting life skills.
“Overall I think that anyone can benefit from competing in Poetry Out Loud, as you gain life skills and confidence from the experience,” she
said. Although this year’s competition is behind her, Zella Taylor’s reflections highlight the lasting impact of poetry and the power of words. Her advice to fellow Modoc students considering participation next year is simple: take the leap. The rewards last far beyond the applause.
Zella reciting “Hope is the thing with feathers” by Emily Dickinson
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FIN AL ABUSO Y LA NEGLIGENCIA DE MENORES
Todos en la comunidad desempeñan un papel importante, y una comunidad es necesaria para criar a un niño en un entorno seguro y saludable. Construir la comunidad, ser la comunidad y sostenerla.
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WE CAN WORK TO END CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Everyone in the community plays an important role, and a community is needed to raise a child in a safe and healthy environment. Build the village, be the village, and sustain the village.
Modoc Lady Braves looks to Dominate Trinity
The Modoc Lady Braves will look to extend their dominance over Trinity on Friday when the Braves face off against the Wolves at 2 p.m. The Braves are 10-0 against Trinity since April 2021 but enter the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
Modoc (2-8) most recently fell to Lakeview, 8-4, on Monday. The Braves have now dropped the last four meetings against the Honkers, all on the road.
Despite the loss, senior pitcher Caelli DePaul turned in a strong two-way performance.
DePaul struck out seven
batters over six innings while allowing one earned run and seven unearned runs on six hits. At the plate, she went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a double.
Abigail DePaul also delivered, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base — her third straight game with a steal. Ashlynn Albright contributed three hits in four at-bats and stole two bases.
Trinity (10-7) is coming off a 9-3 loss to Etna. The Wolves have dropped their last three meetings with the Lions.
Mckenna Bennett led Trinity’s offense with a
2-for-4 day that included two RBIs and her first double of the season. Both teams enter Friday’s matchup with aggressive base-running tendencies. Modoc is averaging 2.7 stolen bases per game this season, while Trinity holds a slight edge at 4.1.
The Braves claimed the last meeting between the teams in May 2024 with an 11-2 home win. Friday’s game will be played at Trinity, marking a potential shift in momentum.
Braves’ Streak Snapped in Tight Battle Against Lakeview
After an impressive eight-game winning streak, the Modoc Braves baseball team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat on Monday afternoon against the Lakeview Honkers. It was the Braves’ lowest-scoring performance of the season and a rare moment of silence for their typically explosive offense.
Lakeview struck early and held their ground, edging out Modoc in a defensive showdown. Despite multiple
chances, the Braves couldn’t capitalize late in the game, ultimately dropping their record to 8-2 on the season.
The win marks a strong run for the Honkers, who have now taken three of their last four matchups.
The Lakeview squad improves to 5-2, riding a wave of momentum as they prepare for their next challenge.
Modoc will return to their home field on Wednesday at 4:05 p.m., where they’ll look
to bounce back against Lassen. The Braves are determined to regain their footing and keep their strong season on track.
Meanwhile, Lakeview will hit the road for a Tuesday showdown against Burns, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The Hilanders will be chasing their fourth consecutive victory, but the Honkers are unlikely to give up ground easily in their current form.
Hadassah Places Fifth in Country
Surprise Valley Wrestler, Hadassah Almanza, of Fort Bidwell, CA attended the 2025 Reno World Championships of Wrestling on April 3-6 at the Reno Events Center.
Hadassah faced tough competition wrestling girls from New York, Oklahoma, Hawaii and Arizona, placing Fifth in the country. She wrestled at the
Modoc, Lakeview, Chester and Fall River Tournaments this year also, where she won all of her matches, completing an undefeated season.
Hadassah wrestles for the Surprise Valley Eagles in Cedarville, CA, under Head Coach Kermit McCourt, Assistant Coaches are Steve Smith, Spencer Smith, Jenny Kapp, Cassie Ozarzun and Derrik Fieguth.
Mom and Dad expressed, “Congratulations on your well-deserved success. We are so pleased to see you accomplishing great things!”
“We are all so incredibly proud of her,” said Head Coach Kermit McCourt.
Hadassah is only nine years old and competes in the 10 years and younger, 135 weight class division.
Alturas Residents Join National ‘Hands Off’ Protest
Over Public Service Cuts
On Saturday, April 5, a passionate group of about 65 residents gathered in Alturas as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event, held on the lawn of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, aimed to push back against cuts to public services and the growing influence of wealthy leaders like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The Alturas rally was part of a national movement involving millions of protestors in cities and towns across America. Participants focused on protecting public programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits.
The protest was supported locally by Modoc Indivisible and nationally by Third Act, a group of older Americans committed to protecting democracy.
Dale Merrick opened
the gathering by leading attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Co-leader Sarah Merrick emphasized unity, stating, “We are not calling ourselves red or blue. We are all Americans. We have more things in common than we have differences.”
Roland Gaylor, another co-leader, spoke about the economic challenges facing the nation and threats to democracy. Sean Provart, Commander of the local VFW, expressed concern about recent cuts affecting veterans’ services. Provart noted that many workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) were themselves veterans, stressing, “They deserve better.”
After the initial rally, participants moved spontaneously to Main Street, holding signs and interacting with passing drivers. Many drivers responded positively, honking, waving, smiling,
and giving thumbs-up gestures.
Attendees shared personal stories about how policy changes have impacted their access to healthcare, housing, and essential services. Sarah Merrick noted the importance of community, saying, “New relationships sprouted. In stressful times like these, connections are very important.”
Organizers encouraged continued local action, reminding everyone that significant change often happens through sustained effort. Merrick concluded, “History has shown great change can occur when the movement is massive and sustainable. This is just the beginning.” For more information about upcoming events and the movement, visit handsoff2025. com or contact modoc. indivisible@gmail.com.
The Tulelake Honkers dominated Monday’s doubleheader, notching their biggest victory since May 2024 with a 10-0 shutout over the Dunsmuir Tigers. The win marks Tulelake’s fifth straight over Dunsmuir and bumps their record to 3-4 on the season. Rafael Hernandez was key on both sides of the game. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings without giving up a hit or a run. At the plate, he
went 1-for-1 and crossed home twice.
Kevin Larsen continued to be a spark for Tulelake, reaching base all three times, scoring twice, and stealing two bases.
Tulelake tends to win when Larsen gets going — they’re 3-1 when he scores two or more runs.
Osbaldo Hernandez added to the chaos, going 2-for-2 with a run and two steals. Porter Smith chipped in with a run, a stolen base, and a perfect 1-for-1 line.
The Honkers kept pressure on all game, finishing with a .727 on-base percentage. That kind of efficiency has been a good sign — they’re now 3-1 when their OBP tops .513. Dunsmuir, still looking for their first win of the season, has now dropped 12 straight on the road. Tulelake didn’t waste time piling on, taking the second game of the day 8-0.
Front row L-R: Craig Flournoy: Chaplain, Alex Moreo: Leading Knight, Aaron Zufelt: Exalted Ruler, Joe Moreo: Esquire, Back Row, Devon King: Inner Guard, Tyler Stains: Loyal Knight, Jim Rollins : Treasurer, Danny Parker: Secretary, Sal Castellanos: Trustee
Adin Benson batting
Hadassah fifth over to the right
There are an estimated 500,000 online predators active each day
Children between the ages of 12 and 15 are especially susceptible to be groomed or manipulated by adults they meet online.
Identify Groom Coerce
What Does Online Grooming Look Like?
Stage 1: Friendship Forming
The perpetrator’s first interaction with the child will be friendly and seem harmless. They will attempt to lower the child’s guard and make them feel special.The perpetrator will try to earn the child’s trust through compliments, shared interests, and liking or commenting on their posts Stage 2: Relationship Building
Once a friendship has been formed the perpetrator will focus on developing the relationship They will shower children with compliments, gifts, and/or attention They send children electronic devices to allow them to communicate in a more isolated way. Stage 3: Risk Assessment
Once the perpetrator feels that the child trusts them, they will see how involved and aware their caregivers are about the child’s online life Perpetrators seek out children that who can use technology with less parental oversight Children who spend time alone and unsupervised are more likely to protect or hide their relationship with their “new friend”, particularly at the perpetrator's encouragement
Check your child’s devices often Always use privacy settings
Things You can do:
Know how to navigate games & platforms that your child uses Set & talk about online rules (only interact with people you know, no photos or locations) Tell children they can come to you with any concerns they face online
Finding out your child may be a victim of online grooming is scary, try to remain calm, so they can tell you the whole story Assure them that it is not their fault and you will get through it together Let them know you are happy they came to you for help, and you will keep them safe as you get through this together
If you have questions, or think your child is a victim of online grooming, call Modoc Crisis Center for immediate assistance.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION ON MAY 16-19, 2025 OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR
DELINQUENT TAXES
Made pursuant to Section 3692, Revenue and Taxation Code
On January 28, 2025, I, Cheryl Knoch, Modoc County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a public auction sale by the Board of Supervisors of Modoc County, California. The tax-defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sale.
The sale will be conducted at www.bid4assets.com/Modoc starting Friday May 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PT through Monday May 19, 2025, as a public auction to the highest bidder for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. If no bids are received on a parcel during the course of the sale, the minimum bid may be lowered, at the tax collector’s discretion. Research the item prior to bidding. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the item.
A computer workstation will be available at the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s office, 204 South Court Street, Room 101, Alturas, California. There is also a Public Computer and Internet access available at the Alturas, Adin, Cedarville and Lookout branches of the Modoc County Library.
Bids may be submitted via the Internet or by fax. Pre-registration is required. Register on-line at www.bid4assets.com or by fax using an offline bid form. For an offline bid form, contact the Tax Collector’s office at (530) 233-6223 or Bid4Assets at 1-877-427-7387.
Bidders must submit a refundable deposit of $500.00 + $35 processing fee to participate in the auction. Bid deposits must be in the form of a wire transfer or certified check and must be in the custody of Bid4Assets no later than Monday, May 12, 2025. The $500 deposit will be applied to the successful bidder’s purchase price. Full payment of winning bid(s) and deed information indicating how title should be vested is required within 3 business days after the end of the sale. Only wire transfers and cashier checks will be accepted for payment. A California transfer tax will be added to and collected with the purchase price and is calculated at $.55 per each $500 or fraction thereof.
All property is sold as is. The county and its employees are not liable for the failure of any electronic equipment that may prevent a person from participating in the sale.
The right of redemption will cease Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the close of business (5:00 p.m. PT) and properties not redeemed will be sold. If a parcel is not sold, the right of redemption revives up to the close of business of the last business day prior to the next scheduled sale.
Parcels that are not sold in the May 16-19, 2025 sale will be re-offered at 8:00 a.m. PT on June 13, 2025 to the closing time on June 16, 2025 on the www.bid4assets. com website.
If the properties are sold, parties of interest, as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are paid from the sale price. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to law, if excess proceeds result from the sale.
More information may be obtained by contacting the Tax Collector at 204 South Court Street, Alturas, California 96101, phone number (530) 233-6223, Modoc County’s website: www.co.modoc.ca.us – Departments – Tax Collector, click on link to Tax Sales, or on the web site: www.bid4assets.com/modoc.
PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION
The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) when used to describe property in this list refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block.
A parcel number, such as 048-523-013-000, is analyzed as follows: 048 would be the map book number, 523 would be map page 52, and block 3 (if the “3” were a “0”, that page would not contain a block), 013 is the parcel number, and 000 is a coded suffix to the parcel number denoting the interest held in parcel 013.
The suffixes used in conjunction with the parcel number are as follows: -000 Total ownership of interest and rights
The maps referred to are available for inspection in the office of the Assessor, 204 South Court Street, Alturas, California, or on the web site: www.bid4assets.com/ modoc.
The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Modoc County, California, and are described as follows:
022-410-026-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-028-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-029-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-030-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC. $736 022-410-040-000 MIRICA SILVIU $3,166 022-410-043-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC. $789
022-410-049-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-050-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-055-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-056-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-060-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-410-063-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-005-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-011-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-015-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-016-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-017-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-019-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-027-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-028-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-030-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-057-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC.
022-420-061-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC. $813 022-530-029-000 CALIFORNIA LAND RESEARCH INC. & DB INVESTMENT CO
023-210-038-000 & 023-220-016-000 & 023-220-017-000 MCDONALD THOMAS J (ESTATE)
023-220-004-000 MCDONALD THOMAS J (ESTATE)
023-220-012-000 MCDONALD THOMAS J (ESTATE)
024-450-029-000 GUY, JUDI $757
024-450-030-000 GUY, JUDI
026-314-018-000 BINGHAM MIKE
035-141-009-000 GRANGAARD MARY A TR
035-293-001-000 VAN KEMPEN ROBERT C $10,519 035-293-005-000 DRURY, HENRY C. & DRURY, CHRISTINE A. JT. $8,484
035-293-011-000 REZAIE, MASOUD $8,948
035-293-013-000 BOOTHE, JAMES E. & BOOTHE, SANDRA M. $10,674
035-301-002-000 STEFANINI, JEFF $10,111
035-301-003-000 BLATNEY, JOSEPH $10,111 035-302-007-000 EDWARDS ALLEN L $10,519 035-312-035-000 PERKINS, JAMES M. & PERKINS, JEANNE H. $10,072
035-321-007-000 GIRON, ERNIE $9,876 035-322-001-000 SULLIVAN, NEVA $9,995 035-322-002-000 SEVERINO, JANICE $10,702
035-323-016-000 WILSON, KIM TRUST $7,631
035-332-006-000 RADIKE, ARNOLD J. $10,051
035-343-006-000 GONZALEZ, JOSE ROLANDO $10,561
035-343-013-000 DENTON, GEORGIA E. (ESTATE OF $10,538 035-343-014-000 DENTON, GEORGIA E. (ESTATE OF $2,585
035-343-028-000 GOLDSTARR, RICHARD $10,659 035-344-004-000 OSBORNE, CHARLES W. & OSBORNE, LILLIAN Y. JT. $10,590
035-351-014-000 TRAVERS, EDWIN S. & TRAVERS, BILLIE L. JT. $10,576
035-351-020-000 SCHROCK, HOWARD & SCHROCK, JUNE JT. $10,509
035-351-021-000 SCHROCK, HOWARD & SCHROCK, JUNE JT. $2,556
035-352-002-000 SPIGENER, JAMES H. $10,702
035-352-016-000 CHARLES, RONALD W. $10,702
035-352-017-000 CHARLES, RONALD W. $2,749
035-361-022-000 ROGERO, ARTURO R. & ROGERO, JOAN T. $9,963
035-361-051-000 PEAVY LINDA D $10,651
035-372-011-000 HARTY, BRETT A. $10,029
035-381-001-000 CAZARES, MARCIAL $10,702
035-382-018-000 HILLYER BEVERLY J & ALLEN R JT $10,628
035-382-022-000 DALE ARNOLD E & JANET F $7,341
035-383-001-000 CRESSY, BARBARA M. $5,056
035-391-007-000 PAYDON JILL LYNN $10,702
035-392-007-000 STOUT, RICK $10,702
035-393-009-000 MELDAU, EDGAR J. $8,486
035-402-002-000 WALTER NIHAD $4,300
036-045-012-000 FUNK, DWANE T. & FUNK, MAUREEN C. TRUSTEES $10,648
013-096-011-000 OJEDA NOREEN & ROBERT JT
013-111-009-000 COLE PHILLIP F
013-113-010-000 LABA JAMES
013-121-007-000 DERKS, GARY S.
013-121-008-000 DERKS, GARY S.
013-122-019-000 SKIFSTROM, WALTER W. & SKIFSTROM, GARY W. JT.
013-146-001-000 WARNER KEITH & LINDA TR
013-146-002-000 WARNER KEITH & LINDA TR
013-179-022-000
013-185-017-000 JOHNSON, LARRY R. & JOHNSON, CECIL C. TRUSTEES
013-194-023-000 MARTIN JUDITH ALICE
036-045-013-000 FUNK, DWANE T. & FUNK, MAUREEN C. TRUSTEES $2,695
036-045-014-000 FUNK, DWANE T. & FUNK, MAUREEN C. TRUSTEES $2,695
036-054-007-000 RICO, GASTON BENAVIDEZ $10,648 & RAMIREZ, MARIA DEL SOCO
036-056-005-000 SCHAUB, JAKE J. & SCHAUB, RUBY L. JT. $10,084
036-092-002-000 GODFREY, RANDAL WESTON & BOTTS, BARBARA LINN $10,519
036-093-012-000 OHLIG BRIGITTE $10,538
036-101-036-000 NGUYEN, KIEM & LEE, CAROLINE $10,648
036-121-011-000 AHMED JEWELL L $9,312
036-121-018-000 AHMED JEWELL L $4,032
036-122-014-000 LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC. $8,101
036-131-012-000 JOSEPH, VINCE $10,648
036-131-030-000 TARVER, GENE $8,842
036-136-007-000 ZIRKEL MAX & MARGA H $10,084
036-138-004-000 KONICEK, JOE P. $9,945
036-138-008-000 BURGESS, CLARA MAY (ESTATE) C/O SUSAN JOHNSON $12,268
036-141-034-000 MOTHER EARTH HOLDINGS, LLC $9,101
036-142-009-000 MOTHER EARTH HOLDINGS, LLC $2,695
036-152-006-000 LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC. $10,610
036-162-014-000 MOTHER EARTH HOLDINGS, LLC $2,695
036-162-036-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC $9,019
036-163-006-000 CLEAR, WARREN E. & CLEAR, MARY JANE TRUSTEES $8,021
036-221-004-000 & 036-221-005-000 NICOL, KENNETH & NICOL, NANCY JT. $11,193 036-221-010-000 & 036-221-011-000 HERNANDEZ JUAN
036-261-009-000 WILSON, DORIS C.
036-311-003-000 HARDY LUCILLE F & ROBERT G JT
036-311-004-000 HARDY LUCILLE F & ROBERT G JT
036-311-005-000 HARDY LUCILLE F & ROBERT G JT
$10,617
$8,557
$10,086
$14,085
036-321-006-000 TINGLE, MELODYE A. MORTON $11,460
036-321-009-000 DAVIS BEDEN EARL $14,400
036-321-010-000 DAVIS BEDEN EARL
036-321-014-000 GREEN, DORIS J.
036-321-018-000 FLEMING, JODIE
036-321-024-000 MUSFELT, BILLIE FAYE % JUDD, HARRIETTE MAY
036-344-004-000 TUOHY, ROBERT I. & TUOHY, KAREN M. JT.
036-344-005-000 SILBERSTEIN, MARK
036-351-001-000 TILDEN, RENEE
036-351-003-000 HOERNING SCOTT & COLLEEN JT
036-353-001-000 YAMRON MARK L & SHARA L
036-353-013-000 BRENNECKE, MICHAEL
036-361-008-000 THANAMUN, SAKSRI
036-361-017-000 JENNINGS DALE J
036-362-003-000 SMART, MICHAEL G. & GALLUP, LINDA L.
036-362-010-000 HORANAI, JUNKO & GILARDI, MARTIN A. JT.
036-362-011-000 JARVIS RAY P & VICKI SUE TR
036-381-023-000 BEAVER, NONNA C/O JUDD, HARRIETTE
$4,770
$11,933
$12,207
$4,597
$4,478
$12,549
$12,549
$12,515
$12,442
$12,403
$12,549
$11,648
$12,549
$11,933
$16,903
036-381-024-000 MUSFELT, BILLIE FAYE % JUDD, HARRIETTE MAY $6,516
036-381-025-000 MUSFELT, BILLIE FAYE % JUDD, HARRIETTE MAY $8,532
036-391-001-000 JUDD HARRIETTE MAY
036-391-002-000 JUDD HARRIETTE M
036-391-015-000 TUOHY, ROBERT I. & TUOHY, KAREN M. JT.
036-391-022-000 GALLATY JOHN L
036-401-006-000 DAVIS DOMINIQUE
036-401-008-000
036-402-016-000
$11,392
$6,390
$4,597
$11,213
036-431-011-000 WILKINS, ELAINE BARNES $11,213
036-431-012-000 WILKINS, ELAINE BARNES $5,933
036-441-003-000 CARDINAL WEST INVESTMENTS $4,564
036-441-004-000
037-071-008-000
037-071-009-000
037-071-010-000 BYRD, ELAINE & BYRD, DAVID JT.
037-073-014-000 COLON, GINA L.
037-074-033-000
037-082-007-000
037-091-013-000
037-091-035-000
037-091-039-000
037-102-004-000 TORRES, JOSE
037-103-011-000 BLEVENS, IRIS M.
037-123-008-000 TOBIN, JAMES E. JR.
037-131-008-000 KILEY TIMOTHY
037-131-009-000
037-131-028-000 ALONNZO ERNEST
037-133-021-000 SILBERSTEIN, MARK
037-133-029-000 NAGLE, JAMES EDWARD
037-174-001-000 PENANO HONORIO D & PAZ R
037-181-002-000 SAYED, FARHAD ALI
037-191-007-000 CALIFORNIA PINES
037-253-017-000 CHOQUE CLAUDIO DELIO
037-254-006-000 OLSON, AARON & OLSON, MELISSA $10,536
037-254-013-000 KYSOR, SUE ANN
037-261-009-000 MCCONNELL, ELBRIDGE G. $10,582
037-261-010-000 MCCONNELL, ELBRIDGE G.
037-263-009-000 DONNELLY, JOHN C. & DONNELLY, ANNA MAE JT.
037-272-014-000 CREIGHTON, KATHRYN M. & MCQUOWN, KATHRYN M.
037-291-031-000 PADUA RONIEL N
037-301-006-000 OVERLAND LLC
037-301-023-000 BLENIO, CHARLES D. & LEVY, LAURA D. JT.
037-302-007-000 CARSEY WARAVAN
037-311-009-000 GALLEGOS JOSE CRUZ & VICTORIA
037-312-007-000 HILL JEAN & HAROLD JR. TR
037-312-034-000 HILL ROBERT G
037-392-004-000 HEVENER, CHRIS
037-392-018-000 PEREZLUCERO, MARIVEL
037-401-014-000 SHUTE, FORREST L. JR.
037-402-018-000 WINN, JACK & WINN, NORA JT.
037-412-044-000 HURT, LORENZO WILSON
037-412-046-000 BROCK-BOUSFIELD, PAIGE
037-443-004-000 JOSEPH, VINCE
037-451-009-000 SAWYER, JESSE JAMES MICHAEL
037-451-015-000 FISCHER RICHARD C & SHIRLEY J JT
037-451-028-000 MERCADO, JUVENCIO G. & MERCADO, ELIZABETH JT.
037-452-004-000 WATTS WILLIAM F & KAREN JT
037-461-021-000 VOGE, GLORIA K.
037-461-047-000 SODAIFY, ARTIN
037-461-060-000 RABELLO, ROBERT J. & CARABELLO, JUDY A. JT.
037-461-069-000 MORRIS NANCY
037-462-001-000 SOLIS, PEDRO
037-471-002-000 GARCIA CARLOS MIGUEL
037-471-009-000 BURRY, ARTHUR & STINSON, CECELIA JT.
037-471-018-000 MICHALOWICZ, DAN & MONGE, NANCY
037-471-019-000 TOLEDO, JOSE LUIS
037-472-022-000 TREMAYNE, NANCY
$10,560
$9,253
$10,095
$9,142
$10,670
$10,648
$10,670
$10,637
$10,644
$9,229
$10,095
$6,300
$9,792
$9,792
$10,670
$2,717
$10,503
$10,590
$10,051
$10,589
$5,056
$8,416
$10,670
$10,579
$9,843
$10,670
$10,670
$8,832
$10,590
$8,944
037-473-001-000 MARMON, PERRY C. & MARMON, EFFIE E. JT. $10,596
037-473-002-000 MARMON, PERRY C. & MARMON, EFFIE E. JT. $2,637
037-473-017-000 RILES ROBERT & SHAFFER KATHLEEN M % $10,674
037-473-018-000 MERRITT, BENNIE L. & LORETTA M TRSTE $10,670
037-473-019-000 MERRITT, BENNIE L. & LORETTA M TRSTE $2,717
037-481-014-000 AGUIRRE RAFAEL MACIAS $8,464
037-481-017-000 PETROSYAN, ARA & PETROSYAN, HASMIK JT. $10,670
037-481-021-000 PETROSYAN, ARA & PETROSYAN, HASMIK JT. $2,717
037-481-040-000 EPPLEY WAYNE R & LORRI L JT
039-241-018-000
039-261-017-000
039-321-001-000 KNOX, JOHN MICHAEL C/O MARIANNE DEMARCO$12,613 039-351-010-000 CRISOSTOMO, NAZARIO B. & CRISOSTOMO, LEONIDA G. $13,062 039-371-003-000 PECHO, SUSANA FELICIDAD M. & PECHO, HERMINIO L., $12,002 039-371-019-000 DICKSON, RALPH R. & TAYLOR, MARY T. JT $13,062 039-371-020-000 DICKSON, RALPH R. & TAYLOR, MARY T. JT $5,109
039-411-015-000 REYES, LETICIA S. $9,406 039-421-007-000 JONES, JACQUI & JONES, FRED JT $13,062
039-422-005-000 BONILLA, JOSE FELIX & BONILLA, MARIA A. $13,062
041-022-008-000 CLARK, STEVEN M. & CARYN L. & COWAN, KELLY L $10,315
041-032-015-000 CAVANAUGH, PETER M. & CAVANAUGH, IRMA R. $10,845 041-032-016-000 CAVANAUGH, PETER M. & CAVANAUGH, IRMA R. $2,770 041-032-030-000 BEERENS CURTIS WAYNE & PAMELA LOUISE $10,856
041-042-018-000 FIELDS LORENE & MORROW LUDENE $10,861
041-042-037-000 GEJEIAN, BLACKIE $10,838 041-051-021-000 FARRAR ALVIN $10,315
041-061-017-000 LAFKO, JOHN H. & LAFKO, ELIZABETH C. JT. $10,861
041-062-011-000 SIBRIAN, GILBERT S. & SIBRIAN, VELIA $10,838
041-071-004-000 TATSUNO YASUMITSU & KAORI $10,861
041-071-005-000 TATSUNO YASUMITSU & KAORI $2,908
041-071-011-000 GAINES LORETTA $7,634
041-071-014-000 HAYDOCK, DENNIS ALLEN & STEELE, CASSIE $10,861 041-081-001-000 FARRAR ALVIN $2,770
041-082-016-000
041-082-019-000 WICKARD, ALEASHA MARGARET
DANIEL A
041-102-060-000
041-111-002-000 OSBORNE, RALPH $10,838 041-111-026-000 LARA, CARL C. & LARA, GLORIA J. JT.
041-121-016-000 SAUNDERS-WOOD, LISA
041-121-017-000 SAUNDERS-WOOD, LISA $2,908 041-122-028-000 DEAN, ROBERT L. $10,858 041-122-036-000 BAGLIO MICHAEL D & PAULETTE L JT $3,959
041-131-008-000 WARREN GLEN D & LEILANI J JT $4,125 041-131-013-000 MERKT, WILFRIED $4,469 041-131-016-000 ROSE BRIAN ANDREW $3,772 041-132-018-000 KIMBRO, LINDA M.
041-161-027-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC
041-171-003-000 AHMAD, BENJAMIN A.(ESTATE OF) C/O AHMAD, ALIMAH
041-181-010-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC
041-181-011-000 JUDD HARRIETTE MAY $3,118
041-181-022-000 GANOE JAMES T TR
041-181-023-000 GANOE JAMES T TR
041-262-042-000 PEROT, NILUBOL ANUKUL $10,862 041-262-045-000 THIESSEN, CHRISTINE A. $10,154 041-262-048-000 & 041-262-049-000 POSEY, W.D. $10,566 041-262-052-000 & 041-262-053-000 OCHOA MARIA $8,855 041-271-026-000 PEJORO, EDGAR $10,317 041-272-009-000 KNUDSEN, JACKIE M. & KNUDSEN, NANCY L. $10,861
041-282-022-000 FUTURE ESTATES LAND HOLDINGS $10,345
041-292-008-000 SOLTERO, TONY R. & SOLTERO, CARMEN T. $9,874
041-292-020-000 LANCO ENTERPRISES, INC. $8,763 041-292-039-000 FOWLER, ALEXANDER & FOWLER, ALEXANDRA A. $10,623
041-293-004-000 PIERCE, ANDREA L. $10,861 041-302-005-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC $2,908 041-302-007-000 CASS, BARBARA JEANNE $10,897 041-303-015-000 JOHN, JEREMY & JOHN, JOANNA JT. $10,821
041-303-018-000 MAYS, JO ALICE, MAYS, J.SCOTT & MAYS, RANDALL B. J $4,274
041-311-022-000 RAMIREZ, GILBERT M. $10,897 041-312-012-000 HOUDE, CAROL K. $10,861
041-321-039-000 SEIZED PROPERTY $2,920
041-321-042-000 MONTOYA, JOSEPH DAVID AND & ELLIOTT, SANTA L. JT.
$10,670
037-521-021-000 SAYED, FARHAD ALI $4,053
038-121-001-000 DOLLISON, JAMES A.(ESTATE) & $8,714
038-121-014-000 MCNALLY, GEORGE W. $10,596
038-132-005-000 JONES, EVELYN P. $9,266
038-132-024-000 RIVERA, JUAN MANUEL & RIVERA, LAURA E.
038-132-035-000 FREITAS, ERIKA H.
038-132-059-000 JONES, EVELYN P.
038-151-015-000 OTHMAN, AISHA TRUSTEE
038-151-024-000 VILLALON, JAMES CLIFFORD S.
$7,814
$10,666
$3,992
$10,666
$10,093
038-161-004-000 WARREN KENNETH W & JOHNSON SHARON $10,666
038-181-059-000 ISENBERG LARRY P & GLORIA J JT $9,966
038-181-069-000 HREN, ROBERT R. & HREN, CYNTHIA TRUSTEE $10,666
038-191-037-000
038-201-018-000
038-231-025-000
038-231-049-000
$10,897
041-341-028-000 COHEN, DANNY M. $10,897
041-351-021-000 WALKER EDWARD G & LOURDES C TR $10,897
041-351-026-000 DASZEK DOROTHY M $8,680
041-352-007-000 LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC. $10,854
041-352-031-000 PERRY, DONALD H. & PERRY, MARY E. $10,861
041-361-004-000 DUGAN, BARBARA A. C/O BARBARA ELLIS $10,852
041-361-014-000 PALMER JAMES R III $9,636
041-362-008-000 VOSSLER, LON V. & VOSSLER, ALETHA JT. $10,396
041-371-016-000 ROSE, RONALD R. & ROSE, PATRICIA M. JT. $10,897
041-371-026-000 ORTIZ, ALFONSO & ORTIZ, MARY $10,861 041-381-005-000 DJAMTORKI, KAIWAN & DJAMTORKI, SOROOSH JT. $10,861
041-381-021-000 BAGUINAT MERLYN G & ANTHONY % $10,861
041-381-027-000 KAY KATHY L TR $10,897
041-381-036-000 MARCHESSINI, PEDRO R. & MARCHESSINI, ROCIO A. $10,858
041-382-016-000 DEPOTO, JOHN A. & DEPOTO, MARIE A. JT. $10,861
041-382-017-000 DEPOTO, JOHN A. & DEPOTO, MARIE A. JT. $2,908
041-382-030-000 FLEMING, LAYNE & FLEMING, M. MARLENE JT. $7,822
041-391-007-000 CASSEL, T. SCOTT $10,881
041-392-014-000 PARASCHAKIS PARASCHOS $10,247
041-392-026-000 MASSA, WILLIAM J. & MASSA, WENDY A. JT. $10,897
041-393-021-000 REUSS, HERBERT C. TRUSTEE C/O SCOTT HISTED$10,312
041-393-037-000 CROCE, JOHN A. $10,861 041-402-015-000 DECORTE, FRANK & DECORTE, SHEILA M. $10,861 041-402-019-000 PARASCHAKIS PARASCHOS $6,252
041-403-008-000 QUARTUCCI ANGELA $10,852 041-404-006-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC $2,908 041-411-052-000 WALLACE BOBBY RAY $9,711 041-422-018-000 YARNELL MORRIS R $10,897 041-471-002-000 REEVE, YVETTE MARI $9,718 041-471-012-000 HARRIOTT, JEANNE M. $10,854 041-471-015-000 JAVAN ROHOLLAH MIKE & MARY Z $10,585
041-481-022-000 SCHROYER, SANDY KAY $10,861
041-491-044-000 PUTNAM DARREN BRENT & LORI ANN $10,057 041-501-001-000 RAJ, PETER S. $10,860 041-502-002-000 AGUILAR ULYSSES G $10,315 041-502-003-000 VENTURA JAVIER & MARIA C JT $8,327 041-502-028-000 MEDARI, CLEMENT J. & MEDARI, BEENA $8,811 041-511-016-000 THORNTON DARROL D & BARBARA A JT $10,861 041-511-017-000 THORNTON DARROL D & BARBARA A JT $2,908 041-512-011-000 DAVIS, FRANCIS S. $10,626 041-513-003-000 RODEWALD, DAVID B. $9,813 041-513-017-000 POMEROY, KERRY R. & POMEROY, DALIA M. JT. $10,852 041-521-005-000 TURNER, W. BRUCE $10,897 041-521-027-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC $9,510 041-521-036-000 CROUCH, MAURICE W. & CROUCH, SANDRA S. JT. $10,897
041-562-007-000 FORBES-DIABY, BEVERLEY $3,401
041-562-028-000 VELASCO PLACER B $10,652
041-572-002-000 KUMAR, ARUVINDA & KUMAR, PRAMITA JT. $10,897
041-572-024-000 WINTON, FRANK D.
041-572-035-000 FELIX EDGAR
041-574-009-000 WINTON, FRANK
$8,328
$10,861
$9,494
041-581-009-000 PRUDHOMME, JOHN EDWARD & VIOLA $10,845
041-581-017-000 BILLINGTON, ROBERT J. $10,861
041-581-024-000 KWAN, PATRICK Y.L.
041-581-045-000 SWANSBURG, BRYAN MARK
$10,861
$10,845
041-591-019-000 ANDERSON EDWARD E & TIMOTHY EDWARD $10,897
041-592-015-000 JIMENEZ MARIA DEL PILAR
041-592-016-000 AHMED MOHAMMAD MARUF
$10,840
$10,840
041-592-023-000 FRENCH, DEL H. $10,861
041-601-012-000 TERRY, DORIS DELORES
$10,863
041-601-025-000 ROBBINS FRANCES E $10,861
041-602-003-000 HENSCHEL, BRETT A. & HENSCHEL, KIM R. JT. $10,897
041-602-015-000 ACH HOLDINGS, LLC
041-603-006-000 MOTHER EARTH HOLDINGS, LLC
$2,908
$2,911
041-651-002-000 ABELAR PATRICK BRADLEY & BONNIE LOUISE TR$9,933
041-651-017-000 RAJ, PETER S.
041-651-039-000 FREGEAU, LUCIAN A & PATRICIA % PAPPAS, WENDY L
041-651-043-000 SLAYMAKER, CELESTINA L.
041-661-005-000 SILBERSTEIN, MARK
041-661-011-000 CASTILLO, PATRICK MICHAEL
041-661-016-000 RUIZ, JASON RICHARD & RUIZ, ANNA KAMBRICH
$2,907
$10,537
$10,861
$3,187
$5,641
041-661-017-000 VENTURO JASON $10,831
041-661-032-000
041-712-016-000 PATEL ASHOK C & DEVIBEN A JT
041-712-020-000 CHAPMAN, CARL L.
041-721-025-000 QUINONES DANIEL V
041-722-015-000 CARDONA JOSE & AKA RODRIGUEZ JOSE CARDONA
041-722-032-000 KOVACEV, VENCISLAV & KOVACEV, KRASIMIRA
041-732-006-000
041-732-016-000
$9,806
$10,897
$10,897
ROBERT LEE
VALENTIN C JR
I certify (or declare), under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/ Cheryl Knoch Modoc County Tax Collector
Executed at Alturas, Modoc County on April 2, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on April 10, 17 & 24, 2025.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NUMBER: 2024015 The fictitious business name was filed in Modoc County on February 20, 2024. The person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Name of Business (es): Ox Ranch Saddle Shop, 1920 Co. Rd. 38, Eagleville, CA 96110. County: Modoc. REGISTERED OWNER(S): (1) Michelle Grove, PO Box 34, Eagleville, CA 96110. 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/ Michelle L. Grove, 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 March 12, 2025 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 March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2025-013
Exp: March 13, 2030
Original The following person is doing business as: Alturas Ranches LLC, 1760 Lyneta Road Ext., Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing address: PO Box 1685, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-233-4661.
Registered Owner: (1) Green Valley Enterprises, 777 N 1st Street, 5th Floor, San Jose, CA 95112. Phone: 530-233-4661. (2) Green Valley Corporation, 777 N 1st Street, 5th Floor, San Jose, CA 95112. Phone: 530-233-4661. (3) Sloan Swenson 2012 Child Trust, 777 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Phone: 530-233-
4661. (3) Roark Swenson 2012 Child Trust, 777 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Phone: 530-2334661.
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 14, 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/ Leslie Boyle, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 14, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2025-015 Exp: March 25, 2030
Original
The following person is doing business as: Modoc Handyman, 505 Grande Road, Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing address: PO Box 25, Alturas, CA 96101 Phone: 310-621-8418. Registered Owner: (1) Scot Thomas Waldon 505 Grande Road, Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing address: PO Box 25, Alturas, CA 96101 Phone: 310-621-8418. This business is conducted by: An Individual.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 26, 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/ Scot Thomas Waldon, Owner
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 26, 2025 Published in the Modoc County Record on April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025.
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. 2025-016 Exp: March 25, 2030
Original The following person
is doing business as:
Jose’s Hay Hauling, 506 Juniper Street, Bieber, CA 96009. Mailing address: PO Box 466, Bieber, CA 96009. Phone: 530-9665450.
Registered Owner: (1) Jose Barba, 506 Juniper Street, Bieber, CA 96009. Mailing address: PO Box 466, Bieber, CA 96009. Phone: 530-966-5450.
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 26, 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/ Jose Barba, Owner
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 26, 2025 Published in the Modoc County Record on April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025
TRUSTEE’S SALE
TS No: CA0700122024-1-HC APN: 065-210009-000 TO No: 92030781 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE
SALE WHEREAS, on August 1, 2012, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by LLOYD JOSEPH MORALES, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor in favor of GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME
EQUITY ACCESS, INC. as nominee for GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary and PLACER TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, and was recorded on August 9, 2012, as Instrument No. 201204055 in the Office of the County Recorder, Lassen County, California; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated July 26, 2019, and recorded on December 13, 2019, as Instrument No. 201905135, in the office of the
County Recorder, Lassen County, California; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on October 11, 2024, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of March 25, 2025 is estimated to be $246,271.71; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on January 2, 2025, as Instrument No. 202500006, notice is hereby given that on June 5, 2025 at 02:00 PM, local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 690-355 COVE DR, SUSANVILLE, CA 96130-8004 THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LASSEN, UNINCORPORATED AREA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:LOT 37 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF AMENDED MAP STONES EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION NO.5, FILED JULY 14, 1970 IN THE OFFICE OF THE LASSEN COUNTY RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS AT PAGE 88. The sale will be held at the main entrance of the Lassen County Courthouse, 220 S. Lassen St, Susanville, CA 96130. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $251,564.30. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $25,156.43 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made
out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $25,156.43 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.
The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned
if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $246,271.71 as of March 25, 2025, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Date: 03/25/2025 Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Foreclosure Commissioner 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 Fax: 949-252-8330 SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Order Number 110842, Pub Dates: 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025, MODOC COUNTY RECORD. Published in the Modoc County Record on April 10, 17 and 24, 2025.
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DIANE DOLANPARRISHWHALEN: 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)
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST TRAINEE in Alturas, CA. $2,977.00 - $4,620.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I in Alturas, CA. Eligibility Specialist I: $3,129.00$4,856.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an
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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA. Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288.00$5,101.00 a month, plus benefits. Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456.00 - $5,362.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT I in Alturas, CA. $2,831.00 - $4,392.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT II in Alturas, CA. $2,977.00 - $4,620.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@
co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT III in Alturas, CA. $3,129.00 - $4,856.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,706.00 - $4,730.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (TFN/3/27)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER II in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,896.00 - $4,973.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-
323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (TFN/3/27)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER III in Alturas, CA. $4,305.00 - $6,680.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER IV (A/B) in Alturas, CA. (A) 4,758.00 - $7,380.00 a month, plus benefits. (B) 5,001.00$7,756.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR I in Alturas, CA. $5,001.00 - $7,756.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services
https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR II in Alturas, CA. $5,525.00 - $8,573.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs. com/careers/ MSS or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/. For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (20Mar/TFN)
MODOC COUNTY ASSESSOR/ RECORDER’S Office - Position Opening: Assessor/ Recorder Technician I/ II. Salary (Range 203/223): $3,006$4,240 per month plus county benefit package. Technician I performs reception and secretarial work, along with basic recorder and assessor document processing functions. Technician II performs more complex processing and support functions. For qualification requirements, job description and application form, contact the Modoc County Assessor/ Recorder’s Office, 204 S. Court St., Room 106, Alturas, CA 96101. 530-2336218. Application deadline: April 30th, 2025. Modoc County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (10Apr/ Apr24)
County Office of Education is accepting applications for the following Position: (1) Student Transporter (Limited Term). Hours: 5-8 hours once a week (Fridays only).
Site: Modoc County Office of Education. Starting: as soon as filled. Salary: $16.59$24.30 per hour. Closing: Open until filled. Please submit a classified application, cover letter, resume and 3 letters of recommendation
Please see job descriptions on our website (www. modoccoe.k12. ca.us) for specific qualifications Or Apply on Edjoin.org. Anyone interested in applying for the following position for the 2024/25 school year must apply to Sonya Murphy at 139 Henderson St. Alturas CA 96101 in writing or by email at smurphy@ modoccoe.k12.ca.us (3Apr/Apr10)
Modoc Medical Center has an opening for a Recruiter for the Human Resources Department
The wage rate is $25.00-$37.81 per hour dependent on experience. This position is Part Time and benefit eligible. The Recruiter, under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, is responsible for recruiting, screening, and assisting with interview preparation for all staff positions in the organization. The Recruiter refers qualified applicants to department managers for further interviews, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Participates in job fairs, open houses and contacting colleges to conduct on-campus interviews. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Previous recruiting experience and previous healthcare experience preferred. Previous experience with a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products (word, excel, and power point) Experience using social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.) Interested candidates may apply online at www. modocmedical center.org. (Apr.10)
Modoc Medical Center has an opening for a Controller for the finance department
The wage rate is $40.20 - $59.78 per hour dependent on work
experience. This position is fulltime and benefit eligible. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Controller directs the financial activities of the organization and establishes or recommends to management major economic objectives and policies for the facility. Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. Assists the Finance Director in directing and preparing the fiscal year budgets; directs the determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets; advises management on desirable operational adjustments as necessary. Arranges for audits of company’s accounts and ensures regulated reporting requirements are met. Proficiency in accounting, general ledger and GAAP; knowledge of internal controls and existing accounting procedures; ability to train others and to look at the overall structure of the department and workflow. Has a working knowledge and understanding of revenue and expense drivers and how they impact the business. Must have a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel. Fouryear degree in a business-related field. Accounting Degree and recent experience in the hospital field preferred. Critical Access Hospital accounting experience a plus. Interested candidates may apply online at www. modocmedical center.org. (Apr.10)
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Lost manure spreader borrowed from Clayton Derstine about three years back to a gentle man who said lived in Cedarville area, Farmhand, tandem axial, identify point, has three skid loader tires and one original wheel; please contact Clay 630-640-1982. (10Apr/Apr17)
LOST: A Challenge Coin. Lone Survivor Foundation. Possibly in the Pacific Crest parking lot. If found, please call Josh Bowers at 530-708-2842. Thank you!
CLEANER looking for work. Attention to detail, honest and a hard worker. References available on request. Call 530708-2458. (Apr10)
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FOR SALE: Saddlesmith Ammerman Lady Roper Breakaway Saddle. Real nice - used only three times. 145” seat, in Alturas. Just like new! $1,000 obo. Call 707-710-6790. (Apr10)
WANT TO BUY: PROPERTY IN Modoc, Lassen, Plumas. Quick Cash. Call Now: (530) 6700253. (TFN) W anted
California’s Prop 12: The Struggle to Comply
By: Shaelene Tims
“It took me seven months just to get ahold of the right person,” said, Cameo Thomason, a Prop 12 certified producer. “Calling and emails to the state were nothing but a go-around. The inspection is not only about your pig and chicken housing, it’s also about all of your paperwork.”
For small-scale producers like this one, California’s Proposition 12 is hours of phone calls, stacks of records, and trying to meet new standards with little help.
Passed by voters in 2018, Prop 12 sets minimum space requirements for certain farm animals and bans the sale of meat and eggs from animals that don’t meet those rules— even if they’re raised out of state.
Before Proposition 12, California voters passed Proposition 2 in 2008. That law required farm animals to be able to move freely— stand up, lie down, turn around—but it didn’t set exact space requirements.
Prop 12 gave clear numbers. Veal calves must have at least 43 square feet of space, breeding pigs need 24 square feet, and
egg-laying hens must be cage-free with at least one square foot each. These changes were phased in between 2020 and 2022.
The law also added enforcement. Any product sold in California must meet these rules, even if the farm is in another state. That means producers across the country have had to adjust—or lose access to one of the largest food markets in the U.S.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, pork producers must be certified by an approved thirdparty agent. These agents inspect the operation and review records to make sure the farm meets the law. Certification is renewed every year.
Producers must choose and pay for their own certifier. Many say the process has been slow and inconsistent. Beneath the paperwork lies an even heavier lift: maintaining detailed records that track each pig from birth to processing.
Heart T Hogs, owned by Cameo and Clayton Thomason are Modoc’s only dual certified pork and egg business in Modoc County. Their compliance shows it’s possible. But for many
others—reaching that point remains a difficult and costly endeavor. Egg producers face similar hurdles. All hens must now live in cage-free systems, with at least one square foot per bird. Even backyard and family-run farms have had to consider
costly upgrades or risk exclusion from California’s retail market. Supporters of Prop 12—including animal welfare groups and major retailers—argue the law improves animal welfare and enhances food safety for consumers.
But many farmers insist square footage alone doesn’t determine well-being. They point to management practices, nutrition, and veterinary care as more important indicators of animal health.
In places like Modoc County, where agriculture is both a way of life and occupation, laws like Prop 12 bring real costs, real pressure and real consequences. And for many the question lingers: Who gets to decide how food is produced—and who’s left carrying the burden when the rules change?
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SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
NOTICE INVITING FORMAL BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Modoc Joint Unified School District (“District”) will accept bids for a Drywall contractor for the construction of A New Gymnasium & Cafe. The contract is as follows: Drywall Contractor (C-9) (“Contracts”) at Modoc Middle School. The contract consists of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to provide and install the complete Drywall system for the new Gymnasium & Cafe. The scope of work consists of any and all other pieces of equipment or incidental components needed to ensure the Drywall installation is complete and fully functional as shown in the approved plans and specifications. Contract documents are available as of April 3, 2025, for review via email request sent to malina@semingson.us.
Sealed bids will be accepted until Thursday, April 24, 2025, no later than 2:00 p.m., at the office of Semingson Architecture & Engineering at 3233 Brush Street, Cottonwood, California. All bids shall be on the forms included in the project specifications. The district plans for the project to start in April 2025, and the entire project to be completed by November 2025
To bid on these contracts, the bidder is required to be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations and possess the State of California Contractor License as defined in the bid package. The bidder’s registration and license(s) must remain active and in good standing throughout the term of the contract. This is a prevailing wage project.
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if awarded the contract for the work. The successful bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the district to ensure performance under the contract, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.
The district reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularities in bids received. Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening.
Project Title & Number A New Gymnasium & Cafe, Project #23208
School Site Modoc Middle School
Questions to Architect Submit questions by 04/15/2025 by 5:00 PM
Project Owner Modoc Joint Unified School District 809 W 8th St. Alturas, CA 96101 (530) 233-7506
Project Architect Semingson Architecture & Engineering 3233 Brush Street Cottonwood, CA 96022 Phone: (530) 347-5500
Project Description Provision and installation of a complete drywall system for the new Modoc Gymnasium and Café in Alturas, CA Bid Bond An amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total bid dollar amount is required to be submitted with each bid.
Published in the Modoc County Record on April 3 and 10, 2025.
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
The City of Alturas City Council will consider the following item at their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. or thereafter, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 W. North St., Alturas, California. Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at 200 W. North Street, Alturas, California 96101, (530) 233-2512.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Alturas City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the first reading of Ordinance #532 designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in accordance with Government Code Section 51178. A full copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Alturas City Clerk’s Office, Alturas City Hall, 200 North St., Alturas, CA 96101. Per Government Code Section 65009 (b)(2), “if you challenge the action described in this notice in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.” Tacie Wheeler, City Clerk
Published in the Modoc County Record on April 3 and 10, 2025.
MODOC COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2025
The Modoc County Planning Commission will consider the following items at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Modoc County Planning Department, 203 W. 4th Street, Alturas, California. Interested persons are urged to attend.
• 2024-2029 Modoc County Housing Element (7th Cycle) Update: General Plan Amendment GPA 2024-01; a 5-year update to the County’s General Plan Housing Element; a policy document describing existing housing conditions, a review of resources available to facilitate new housing construction, an evaluation of fair housing, and a strategy that addresses goals, policies and programs for the County’s housing needs as required by State law (Cal. Government Code Section 65580 (et.seq.) mandating that all local governments must adequately plan to meet the existing and proposed housing needs of all economic segments of the community. Upon adoption, the 2024-2029 Housing Element will become part of the Modoc County General Plan. The Planning Commission is expected to adopt a resolution recommending final adoption of the Housing Element to the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. In accordance with the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) this action to approve the Housing Element has tentatively been determined to be exempt from environmental in accordance with CEQA Guidelines “common sense” exemption, Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3).
People interested in these matters scheduled before the Planning Commission are urged to attend or provide written comments. The Planning Commission will consider all written comments received prior to the posted hearing date. Members of the public may provide public comment during the hearing and may submit written comments on these matters by U.S. Mail or email at:
Planning Director
Modoc County Planning Department 203 W. 4th Street, Alturas, California 96101 jackiefroeming@co.modoc.ca.us
The public may also observe and provide public comments during the hearing by using the Zoom options: https://www.google.com/ url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F9220710 3732%3Fpwd%3DamzvdR0wPYXS6FsahUW9vaO 9VvF6fY.1&sa=D&ust=1744478100000000&usg=A OvVaw2734Mct1vebrWh19y2L9SA
If you challenge the proposed action for which this notice is given in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or raised within written correspondence delivered to the agency conducting the hearing, at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Dated: April 7, 2025
Published: April 10, 2025
Posted: April 9, 2025
Sean Curtis, Planning Director
Published in the Modoc County Record on April 10, 2025.
• Tax Problem Resolution
• Tax Problem Resolution including IRS letters/issues/ garnishments/missing returns and the same for any State
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• Current and prior year Tax Return Preparation
• Income Tax Preparation for 2024 and prior years