U O Y K N MODOC FOOTBALL FACES THA S W E R C THE WEED RE AT HOMECOMING FICOUGARS The Modoc County Vol. 134, 133, No. 16 29
RECORD Alturas, California
July 9, 2026 October 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 24 Pages
Cal Pines Water Tender Crash Boost Triggers Alturas Elementary Students Fire Power Outage on County Road 60 Safety Skills with CAL FIRE Crews responded at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to a crash involving a Cal Pines water tender on County Road 60, about four miles from County Road 54. The vehicle struck a power pole, triggering a power outage in the area. The lone occupant was transported to Modoc Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the crash remains Images by Amanda Nagy under investigation. Traffic control remained in place while crews worked to restore Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc power, which was back for Unit-Facebook most the area by 3:20 p.m. Fire Prevention Trailer. Theof CAL FIRE Lassen Tuesday. gained essential Modoc Unit, in collaboration They with the Modoc Fire Safe knowledge on battery safety, Council and Alturas evacuation strategies, and Elementary School, recently overall fire preparedness, in led a vital Fire Prevention addition to learning about Week program for local the dangers of playing students. Focusing on this with fire equipment and firefighter year’s theme, “Charge into understanding Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion fitness and gear. This community-focused Batteries in Your Home,” students received hands- initiative, shared by the on training inside the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Modoc County, California, essential for funding roads, Supervisor Ned Coe testified schools and search and last week before the House rescue operations. Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee Chairman Subcommittee on Forestry Dan Newhouse, noted that and Horticulture, advocating national forests have been for stronger federal-county undermanaged for decades, partnerships in national with more than 100 million forest management acres requiring treatment. and urging Congress to He questioned whether while models event Veterans the DaySecure is a Rural time leadership, reauthorize current partnership will provide for reflection, gratitude and listings Schools program before it can succeed while the Forest community. This November, information on parades, expires at the end of the 2026 Service restructures. and other Modoc Record is preparing ceremonies fiscal year. Coe highlighted the Modoc a special guide dedicated gatherings. Readers will also hearing County Resource Advisory details on organizations toTestifying honoringat a the mentitled and find “Reviewing Partnerships to Committee, which with women who have served in offering assistance directs Enhance Management of the health federal care, resources toward education and the nation’s armed forces. National Forest forest management; as well the as The guide will System,” feature employment, Coe citedof Modoc County’s volunteer management of the Devil’s opportunities and profiles local veterans, experiences to illustrate Garden Wild Horse Territory; drives. community events, support donation effective the Modoc Shared Community members are resourcescoordination. and ways With for and nearly two-thirds of the Stewardship Program, which the residents to get involved. invited to help shape county’s providesIf ayou localor workforce someone It will 2.7 be million printed acres and guide. under federal throughout ownership, you pipeline. know has served, distributed the area lacks property tax Modoc Regarding Devil’s Media the encourages Modoc and Lassen counties. revenue, Secure you Garden Wild a photo, Horse to submit Stories making will the highlight Rural Schools program Territory—the wild and years only of service. resilience, sacrifice and name
Unit, shows the strong commitment to public safety education, ensuring younger residents understand critical fire prevention measures. By teaching these crucial lessons at an early age, the program helps build safer communities through increased awareness and preparedness. Residents are encouraged to follow the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc horse unit managed exclusively by the U.S. Forest Service—Coe said that as of fall 2025, the population returned to its legal limit of 206 to 402 horses for the first time in 55 years. Since 2016, the forest has placed more than 4,000 horses for adoption, aided by a “Colt Submissions canpairs be emailed Challenge” that youth to info@modocmedia.com. with horses for training. VeteransModoc Day is not only The Shared about honoring the past Stewardship Program — about recognizing was it’s established to combat federal staffing contributions vacancies. By the ongoing partnering with of veterans the in Modoc our County Farm Bureau, the neighborhoods, workplaces Modoc National Forest and and families. the University of California The guide aims to Cooperative Extension, the provide both inspiration program bypassed federal and practical Last resources, hiring timelines. season, ensuring local stories of 43 workers logged more courage and commitment than 18,000 hours on trail are remembered and maintenance, timber sale preparation and regulatory celebrated.
Modoc County Supervisor Ned Coe Testifies on National Forest Management and Rural Funding Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and community updates. Now a beloved annual event, the Fire Prevention Week program is something that firefighters, staff,
and students alike look forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community safe.
Veterans Day guide to honor local service members
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compliance. On behalf of the National Association of Counties, Coe called on Congress to enact permanent reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools
program, support legislative frameworks for shared stewardship and mandate regular coordination between federal agencies and county governments.