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The Modoc County
RECORD
Vol. 134, 133, No. 17 29
Alturas, California
July 16, 2026 October 9, 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 24 Pages
Modoc County 2026 Primary Election Alturas Elementary Students Boost Results: Fire Final Tally Confirms Local Winners Safety Skills with CAL FIRE Modoc County election with 846 votes (33.8 percent), officials certified the results followed by Gloria Romero of the June 2 statewide with 398 votes and David primary election on June Fennell with 338 votes. 30, confirming local winners For secretary of state, after a standard canvass of Donald P. “Don” Wagner ballot verification and audits. secured a decisive victory Voter turnout reached with 1,877 votes, or 73.4 51.32 percent, with 2,779 of percent, compared to Shirley the county’s 5,415 registered N. Weber’s 619 votes. Herb voters participating. The W. Morgan similarly led the vast majority of residents controller race with 1,901 opted for mail-in ballots, votes (73 percent) over Malia totaling 2,612. In contrast, M. Cohen’s 607 votes. only 155 people voted at the In other state races, polls on Election Day, and 12 Jennifer Hawks led the cast provisional ballots. treasurer field with 1,214 Cal In Fire theLassen-Modoc gubernatorial Unit-Facebook votes (47.1 percent). Michael contest, SteveFIRE Hilton took Fire E. Gates dominated the Prevention Trailer. The CAL Lassen the lead with 1,124 votes, or attorney general race with gained essential Modoc Unit, in collaboration They 41.5 percent. Chad 1,985 votes,onorbattery 75.7 percent, safety, with the Modoc FireBianco Safe knowledge followed with votes evacuation while Stacy strategies, A. Korsgaden and Council and 817Alturas (30.2 percent), while Tom overall held 22.6 percent of the fire preparedness, in Elementary School, recently Steyer and Fire Xavier Becerra addition insuranceto commissioner vote learning about led a vital Prevention receivedprogram 284 and 202 with 562 ballots. of playing dangers Week for votes, local the respectively. All other Shannon Grove led and the students. Focusing on this with fire equipment candidates finished with into less understanding State Board of Equalization firefighter year’s theme, “Charge than five percentLithium-Ion each. race and withgear. 1,103 votes fitness Fire Safety: David Collenberg led the (43.9 percent). For U.S. This community-focused Batteries in Your Home,” lieutenant governor race representative, James students received hands- initiative, shared by the the
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Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. The Modoc County Veterans DayChild is aAbuse time Prevention Council (CAPC) for reflection, gratitude and is invitingThis community community. November, members, Modoc Recordorganizations, is preparing parents, and a special caregivers, guide dedicated local leaders to join its to honoring the men and efforts strengthen families womentowho have served in and prevent armed child abuse and the nation’s forces. neglect throughout Modoc The guide will feature County. profiles of local veterans, The Child Abuse community events, support Prevention Council resources and waysbrings for together and residents individuals to get involved. organizations to It will be committed printed and promoting of distributedthe well-being throughout children andLassen familiescounties. through Modoc and education, and Stories collaboration, will highlight community engagement. resilience, sacrifice and
By working together, the Council focuses on building protective factors, increasing awareness of leadership, while event available resources, and listings will provide creating opportunities that information on parades, help families thrive before ceremonies and other challenges become crises. gatherings. Readers will also “We know that preventing find details on organizations child abuseassistance is a community offering with responsibility,” said Nicole health care, education and Hinton, Executive Director employment, as well as of Modoc opportunities County Children volunteer and and Families donation drives.Commission (First 5 Modoc). “When Community members are families tohave to invited help access shape the support,If connections, and guide. you or someone resources, children more you know has are served, likely toMedia grow up healthy, Modoc encourages safe, to and submit ready toa succeed. you photo, We welcome anyone who name and years of service.
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Gallagher swept District 1 with 75.1 percent of the vote. In District 2, Jared Huffman led a tighter field with 436 votes (17.6 percent). Heather Hadwick led the state Assembly race with 1,729 votes (65.4 percent), and Randall Harr led the race for superior court judge with 1,759 votes (66.1 percent). In education races, Sonja Shaw led for superintendent of public instruction with 732 votes, while Mike Martin earned 98 percent of the vote for county superintendent of schools. In the shows Board ofthe Supervisors Unit, strong races, Ned Coe led District 1 commitment to public safety with 336 votes (50.8 percent), education, ensuring younger and Geri Byrne took District residents understand 5 with 376 (98.4 critical fire votes prevention percent). measures. By teaching these Local lessons voters atalso filled crucial an early several key county age, the program helps build administrative roles. safer communities through Kristen De Paul was elected increased awareness and assessor-recorder, Stephanie preparedness. Residents Wellemeyer was re-elected are encouraged to follow the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc
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and students alike look forward to each year— an to learn, tax opportunity collector. Most local connect, and celebrate candidates ran unopposedthe or shared responsibility of with significant keeping their majorities. community safe.
children and families • Participation provides an opportunity to: • Collaborate with local partners to strengthen family support systems. • Help plan community awareness and prevention activities. • Share ideas and identify local needs. • Promote resources that support children and families. • Build a stronger, healthier Modoc County for future generations. Whether you represent an organization or simply have a passion for helping children and families, your voice and
perspective are valuable. For more information about joining the Modoc County Child Abuse Prevention Council or to request a membership interest form, please phone (530) 2337122, email first5modoc@ gmail.com, or visit https:// first5modoc.com/modocchild-abuse-preventioncouncil/ Together, we can create a community where every child is safe, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and auditor-clerk/registrar of community updates. Now a beloved annual voters, and Macey Von event, the Fire Prevention Rader program was elected treasurerWeek is something that
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Join the Fight to Protect and Support Modoc Veterans Day guide to County’s Children honor local service members shares this vision to join us.” The Council is currently seeking persons from a variety of can backgrounds, Submissions be emailed including: to info@modocmedia.com. • Parents and caregivers Veterans Day is not only • Educators and early about honoring the past childhood professionals —• Healthcare it’s about providers recognizing the contributions • ongoing Social service and nonprofit organizations of veterans in our • Tribal representatives neighborhoods, workplaces • families. Faith-based and organizations The guide aims to • Law enforcement and provide both inspiration first responders and practical resources, • Business leaders ensuring local stories of • Youth-serving courage and commitment organizations are rememberedmembers and • Community passionate about supporting celebrated.