Have a fantastic LABOR DAY WEEKEND The Modoc County
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Vol. 132, No. 23
Alturas, California
August 29, 2024
Serving Modoc Since 1892
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Honoring The Heart of America: Celebrating Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer, it’s a day to honor the dedication, strength, and resilience of the American workforce. From the construction crews building our cities to the healthcare workers caring for our loved ones, every laborer
contributes to the fabric of our nation. This holiday reminds us to pause and appreciate the progress we’ve made, not just in our individual careers but as a society. The eight-hour workday, safe working conditions, and fair wages are victories born from the efforts of past
generations who fought tirelessly for workers’ rights. As communities gather with family and friends, fire up their grill, or take that last summer dip in the lake, let’s remember the true essence of Labor Day: a celebration of the hard work that drives communities like Modoc
forward. It also happens to be one of the most dangerous holiday weekends when it comes to drunk driving in the United States. According to TrafficSafetyMarketing. gov’s Labor Day Stats, “during the 2022 Labor Day holiday, there were 490 crash fatalities
nationwide. Of these 490 traffic crash fatalities, 39% involved a drunk driver, and 25% involved drivers who were driving with a BAC almost twice the legal limit”. This statistic highlights the serious risk that drunk driving poses during the holiday, and serves as a reminder to prioritize
safety
not
only
for
yourself, but for everyone else on the roads as well. So, here’s to the men and women who keep our world
turning.
Labor
Day
Happy
Modocers,
and please remember to celebrate safely!
Fire near Upper Cal Pines Tragic Accident Claims leading to An Arrest Two Lives, Injures One Near Klamath Falls A man has been arrested in Upper Cal Pines in connection to fires that took place over a week ago. The suspect, taken into custody in Sutter Creek, faces several charges, including taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, receiving known stolen property, allowing a fire to escape, burning without a
permit, failing to prevent a fire from spreading, and unauthorized nonagricultural burning. He is currently being held on $37,000 bail. Local citizens of Modoc County reported on Facebook that stolen items, taken in previous thefts, were found at the site of one of the fires but unfortunately perished in the fire. Thankfully
the owner of the stolen vehicle was able to obtain it before it was further damaged from the fire. Citizens in the area praised the emergency personnel for their quick response time and how effectively they were able to extinguish the fire. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
Photo by Frank Castañeda III
By: Chelsea Bacon Three residents from Alturas were involved in a fatal collision while traveling North to Klamath Falls, OR earlier this week. The driver reportedly slumped over the wheel all of a sudden, accelerating on the gas and causing the vehicle to veer off the road into
a tree. Sadly, both the driver and backseat passenger lost their lives in the accident. The third passenger in the involved vehicle sustained multiple injuries but survived the accident and is currently in the hospital receiving medical attention. Names of the involved
will not be released until all families have been notified. This devastating incident has deeply affected the Alturas community, and thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved as they navigate this difficult time.