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IN MY VIEW: The art of democracy
The Del Norte County Democratic Party was recently awarded a grant from the California Democratic Party. This grant is dedicated to the mission of amplifying the voices of young voters, nurturing civic engagement, and highlighting the accomplishments of young individuals. This grant does not require a partisan approach. Inspired by the annual Crescent City Art Walk, Democratic Central Committee member and re-tired educator, Lupe Gutierrez wrote a proposal to develop a program that will engage students at the Del Norte High School and College of...
Crescent City 8th Grader Receives National Scholastics Award in Writing
Uncharted Shores Academy’s Offshore Program is proud to announce that 8th grader Elle Dauber has been awarded Scholastic Art and Writing Awards’ Silver Key in Writing. Elle's essay Red Eyes scored among the top one percent of submissions in all grade levels for Personal Essay and Memoir in Region-at-Large West, spanning rural counties in California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards is the nation’s longest running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens hosted by the...
Police Blotter
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Monday, 05/06/24: • 1:39 am, trespass, 100 block of Paul Place, Sheriff. • 4:19 am, disturbing the peace, 1000...
Leave No Chip Unturned …It’s Electric Power!
You're quietly driving along 199 north of Gasquet, eyes focused on the road and suddenly, in what was previously you recall a large pull off area from the Highway, observe a massive word chip pile, neatly nestled near the incline of the canyon mountain. Wow! What’s going on with that? In the wake of the Smith River Complex fires, last year a major focus of the gargantuan cleanup was to ensure Highway 199 was safe for motorists to travel on. As a result, fire-weakened trees...
History-making Del Norte girls enjoy breakthrough championship
The Del Norte Warriors recently enjoyed a history-making 48 hours on the softball field. After clinching their second straight Big 5 conference title with a doubleheader sweep over Arcata on May 8, just two days later they won a first-ever Charles Lakin H-DNL postseason tournament in Arcata to cap a hectic few days for the team. The Warriors defeated three-time Charles Lakin tournament champions Fortuna 8-4 in the championship game. ...
Matthew Rickner murder trial begins
A trial is indeed a rare event…a murder trial occurs about as often as a solar eclipse. In 2023, from some 2000 Del Norte cases about a quarter of those cases were felonies. there were just seven cases that went to trial. Mostly for cost expediency, plea deals are almost the rule, again with rare exceptions. The Second Degree Murder and Drug Trial of Matthew Earl Rickner, 30, is one of those rare solar eclipse cases. ...
CCPD search warrant nets major meth and weapons haul
Last Friday, the CCPD with the assistance from the California Highway Patrol and CDCR Pelican Bay CERT Team served a search warrant on a residential property on the 2500 block of Roy Avenue in the Bertch tract. During a search of the residence, close to a pound of methamphetamine packaged for sales, numerou items of drug paraphernalia, several firearms and stolen property were seized. Several stolen tools were located as...
Coast Guard urges preparedness during National Safe Boating Week
In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 18 to 24, the Coast Guard urges all recreational boaters and recreational paddlers throughout the Pacific Northwest to exercise caution and become knowledgeable on water safety in preparation for the 2024 boating season. As the weather improves, and many members of the public return to the water, the Coast Guard reminds all residents that weather conditions remain variable. Many of the accidents and deaths on the water can be prevented with simple and effective measures:...
Sheriffs erase Thin Blue Line between California and Oregon
Recently, Del Norte Sheriff Garrett Scott and Curry County(OR) Sheriff John Ward announced a Hands Across the Border agreement to join forces to help combat drugs and stolen property crossing state lines. Two deputies from Del Norte and two deputies from Curry took their respective Oaths from Oregon and California. Cross Deputization will allow investigation teams to conduct operations jointly. Sheriff Scott said, “Teams from both counties can assist each...
It's Official…Salmon Sport Fishing Season in California to Close by July 1
The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) voted unanimously last week to close in-River and Ocean recreational salmon sport fishing in the Klamath River Basin, for the second consecutive year. The Order prohibits the take and possession of fall-run Chinook salmon in the Klamath and Trinity Rivers and their tributaries. The Commission also voted to adopt emergency closures for spring Chinook salmon sport fishing in the Klamath and Trinity rivers. The Commission also ruled a similar ban for Chinook for the Sacramento, American Feather and Mokelumne rivers and their tributaries. The regulations are expected to take effect no later than July 1, following approval by the state Office of Administrative Law. Last month, the Pacific Fishery Management Council recommended to the DFWD the closure for both commercial and recreational ocean Salmon Fisheries off the California coast.
Studying descendants of hatchery salmon
Researchers who created “family trees” for nearly 10,000 fish found that first-generation, wild-born descendants of hatchery-origin chinook salmon in an Oregon river show improved fitness. The finding, based on data collected over 13 years, is encouraging for chinook salmon recovery efforts, said Kathleen O’Malley, an associate professor at Oregon State University and the study’s senior author. In this study, fitness is measured by the number of adult offspring a fish produces, with higher fitness leading to more offspring. ...
Is Tri-Agency on Life Support?
The Tri-Agency Economic Development Joint Powers Authority (JPA) held a meeting May 2, for a discussion and possible action to recommend to member agencies to terminate the Authority pursuant to the JPA. The three agencies which comprise Tri-Agency are the City of Crescent City, County of Del Norte and the Crescent City-Del Norte County Harbor District. The bone of contention apparently is the prioritization of wind power development. Or is it? ...
Man’s Best Friend…Zuko is DNSD’s Best Tracker
Last week, Del Norte K9 Deputy Lucas Brittain and Zuko were patrolling the area off Seashore Drive after receiving reports of suspicious drug-related activity. Deputy Britrain noted an individual walking in the area identified as 37 year old Christopher James Swain. The individual is wanted in connection with multiple felony crimes in Del Norte County. Before Deputy Brittain could make contact and arrest Swain, the suspect fled on foot and Deputy Brittain was unable to give chase immediately. Assisting law enforcement arrived in the area...
IN MY VIEW: Sweet harmony or bitter discord?
Last Saturday and Sunday the North Coast Chorale held our spring performances, and I was happy to be a part of it. This is the least political activity that I am involved with. When I am at practice or performing, I don’t think about whether the person next to me is a democrat or a republican. It doesn’t matter. Together the entire group collaborates to produce sweet harmonies. We have agreed on participating and we have the common goal of performing the best that we...
Ramshackle Mental Health Building on Williams Drive is coming down
All the Pieces of the Puzzle Fit… Like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, when it seems nothing is happening, all of sudden, whoosh!! Everything happens. Del Norte County owns property on Williams Drive. Plans call for the dilapidated mental health structure to be razed and the site to be utilized for homeless and transitional housing. Earlier this year, the Board of Supervisors approved the site located at 206 Williams Drive...
Quarter-Million Health Equity Grant to Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation
The Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation announced it received a $250,000 grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to provide scholarships to Tribal citizens pursuing degrees in behavioral health. The Wah-sekw Won Scholarship assists Yurok tribal members, their families and other local Tribal members with college-related costs. The scholarship has funds to offer financial assistance to approximately 20 participants. The funds can be used to cover tuition, books, transportation and other fees. Upon graduation scholarship recipients must work in a local tribal community health program for...
Board continues cell tower appeal pending location of alternative site
The Board of Supervisors voted to continue its discussion for the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to erect a Verizon cell phone tower on Railroad Ave. The supervisors’ decision to continue the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission denial of the CUP Appeal was unanimous. Towers LLC Complete Wireless consultant is the authorized agent for Verizon Wireless, the applicant for the CUP. Representing Towers were Tower Project Manager...
Hanks leads Warriors to team championship at H-DNL track championships
Del Norte sophomore Deken Hanks continued to dominate at this year’s H-DNL track and field championships, which were held at McKinleyville High School on Saturday (May 4). The Warriors sprinter won all four of his events and helped lead his team to a championship in the boys competition. Hanks, who recently became the fastest athlete in the history of the H-DNL after setting a new league record in the 100...
Wild Rivers Film Festival presents pre-season fundraising event
The Wild Rivers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its preseason fundraising event featuring an exclusive screening of the captivating new film, Art Thief. Don’t miss your chance to experience this thrilling tale on May 27th at the Redwood Theater, starting at 7 p.m. Art Thief follows the story of a passionate yet untalented artist who finds himself embroiled in a grander scheme after stealing a painting from a local museum. Inspired by the infamous 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston,...
Offshore wind energy sales moving forward
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced two proposals for offshore wind energy auctions off the coast of Oregon and in the Gulf of Maine. The two sales proposed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have the potential to generate more than 18 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power more than six million homes. The announcement is part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to expand...
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