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In My View: Tri-Agency is stalled
Three County Supervisor meetings have passed since the Crescent City Council and Crescent City Harbor Commissioners adopted the revised joint powers agreement (JPA) for the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority. To refresh your memory, The City, Harbor and County must all agree on the same agreement for Tri-Agency to move ahead. In January the Board of supervisors approved a version of the JPA with an exclusion which states that Tri-Agency “shall not support or pursue activities involved with the offshore generation of wind energy.” ...
Arrested murder suspect released from custody
After meeting with District Attorney Katherine Micks, Sheriff Garrett Scott has released homicide suspect Jeremiah Kirsch from jail custody. Kirsch, 45, was arrested following a shooting incident in his residence in Gasquet Saturday evening, March 30. Deputies arrested Kirsch without incident after responding to the scene. Sean Prunty, 40, was lying on the floor with a gunshot wound to his chest. According to the Sheriff, Prunty was deceased at the...
City Amends General Plan, Adopts Housing Ordinance
During a dual Public Hearing, the Crescent City Council unanimously approved a Resolution amending the General Plan for 1405 California Avenue. On an accompanying Public Hearing, the council waived the full reading and adopted Ordinance 840 amending the Zoning designation for 1405 California Ave. The change allows for the construction of additional housing units to address the shortage of housing in the City. 1405 California, identified as APN as 118-403-002...
Coast Central Members Targeted in Phone Scam
Coast Central Credit Union has issued an urgent warning to its members about a sophisticated phone scam designed to defraud the member. Posing as Coast Central employees, scammers request members to verify recent or pending transactions. From caller ID misleading the Credit Union’s main phone number (707) 455-8801, scammers request personal financial information, under the guise of assisting the member. Coast Central Credit Union wishes to clarify these calls are not originating from their offices and are in fact a deliberate attempt to deceive and defraud Coast Central members. Please remain vigilant and exercise caution when receiving these calls. Never disclose personal information over the phone. Inquire about the caller’s name, department and direct contact information, then terminate the call. Please contact the Member Support Team to verify the legitimacy of any communication. Coast Central Credit Union is committed to safeguarding your personal and financial information.
Klamath River Dams-KRRC Sediment Plan: A Ticking Time Bomb?
The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) has been misinforming everyone. And when everything goes wrong, they claim it’s “as planned.” The 15 million cubic yards of remaining toxic lake bottom sediments pose a very real and significant threat to the ongoing health and recovery of the Klamath River. Genuine Advocates for River restoration might actually be interested in WHY the forgoing is true. And when dam removal Advocates learn the...
Artists Sought to Enter Annual Duck Stamp Contest
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2024-2025 California Duck Stamp Contest. Submissions will be accepted May 6-June 14. The artwork must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which for the 2024-2025 hunting season is the mallard. One of the most abundant ducks in the world, and the most abundant duck in North America, these familiar foragers can be seen in practically any environment with fresh water. The males are...
Fishing interests urge Kotek to halt offshore auction
A consortium of fishermen, processors, and others in the seafood industry are urging Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to halt the auction of ocean leases for offshore wind energy. While leasing is the work of the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), agency representatives have publicly stated BOEM would defer to state wishes before moving forward. Last week, the Protect US Fishermen coalition joined Oregon tribes and submitted a letter imploring the governor to “relay to BOEM that no offshore wind lease...
Deconstruction of Copco No.1 Underway
Work progresses on the second of four dams slated for removal on the Klamath River Following the recent successful test blast, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) will proceed with the removal of the Copco No.1 Dam constructed in 1918 for the sole purpose of hydroelectric power generation, has blocked fish passage for over 100 years and is expected to be fully removed by the end of August 2024. Copco...
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, 03/18/24: • 12:08 am, disturbing the peace, 1000 block of Pacific Avenue, Police. • 3:02 am, disturbing the...
Del Norte’s Gorbet, Rigden named all-league in basketball
Eight Del Norte players have received all-conference recognition in basketball, including two who were named to the Big 5 All-League team. Senior Jacalyn Gorbet received the honor for the girls team, while junior Lyon Rigden got a first-team nod for the boys. Gorbet was one of two team captains for the girls team and played a lot of different roles while helping to lead the Warriors to a North Coast...
Pride in Community Clean-up of BBQ Pits, Howe Drive
The weather was picture-postcard perfect as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints picked up litter and removed rocks along the pathways at Battery Point, the BBQ pits and Howe Drive, this past Saturday. Some 50+ individuals including youth aged 11-18 from Del Norte and Humboldt counties participated in the 4th Annual Pride in Community event, assisting the City in keeping our community beautiful. Special thanks and recognition to Crescent City staff Tim and Dustin and Take a Bite out of Blight.
In My View: Waiting is the hardest part
As I am writing this it has been two weeks since the election on March 5th and we still don’t have the final results on all the races. Everyone would like election results on election night, but that is just not possible. On election night we get results from our 19 polling locations and some of the ballots that were dropped off. Only half of all local votes cast were counted on election day. Our registrar of voters, her staff and volunteers do a good...
The Raging Sea: The Powerful Account of the Worst Tsunami in U.S. History
Author Dennis Powers addressed the awed Crescent City Council and standing room only audience, last Monday. Commemorating the “ Monster Tsunami which he chronicled in his book, Powers thanked the audience and Council for the opportunity to first write, then speak about his non-fiction book, The Raging Sea, the worst tsunami in U.S. History. The flood destroyed Crescent City 60 years ago. “ The big one, the monster (fourth wave) hit Crescent City at jet speed 1:45am (Saturday, March 28). It came in at Endert’s Beach 23’ high, went 2.5 miles up the Elk Creek,” recounts Powers. ...
City drops ZOOM call-in feature
Crescent City dropped its ZOOM call-in feature following a series of racially-motivated prank calls during the March 4 Public Comments agenda. During that meeting, six unidentified ZOOM callers made anti-Semitic and vile African-American hate comments under the pretense of offering opinions on unrelated City items. The Triplicate opted not to give voice to virulent so-called Free Speech and did not publish this news. According to City Attorney Martha Rice, Hate Speech is protected speech allowed by the 1st Amendment to The Constitution and cannot be...
Smith River Students Share their Vision for a New Community Field
Some months back, a group of Smith River students representing their individual grade levels shared student discontent with the condition of the sports / athletic field. The group met with principal Nicole Cochran and student advisor Marcus Endert and shared with Staff a heady idea: Students told Administration the condition of the athletic field at Smith River School has some serious issues. The Field is in need of major renovation. This group of students is comprised of Kaitlynn Lopez, 6th grade, Serenity Endert, 7th grade, Toby Endert, 6th grade, Dylan Walkley, 8th grade and Augustus Bieber, 8th grade. ...
Advanced Air Launches its Inaugural Service
An aura of excitement filled the Del Norte County Regional Airport Terminal (CEC) with the new service. An era has begun when the Dornier 328-300 jet lifted off from CEC, Sunday. Advanced Air inaugurated its service with a near-full passenger manifest of 26 (30 passenger capacity) on the quick 1:40 hour hop to Hawthorne (Los Angeles) Municipal Airport (HHR). The flight touched down on the, 4960’ Jet Center strip smoothly and on-time. ...
Foundational Elements of Strategic Plan adopted by the Board
The Board of Supervisors approved foundational elements of the 2024/25 Strategic Plan, specifically the Vision, Mission and Values and the Focus Areas and Goals, as recommended by the Planning Team, consisting of consultant Don Ashton of the Municipal Resource Group, Chief Administrative Officer Neal Lopez and Randy Hooper, Assistant CAO and point person for the Strategic Plan. At the last Board meeting, the County initiated its organizational Strategic planning initiative with staff formally introducing the project to the community. ...
Photos: Del Norte law enforcement recognizes its own
Law Enforcement of Del Norte (LEADN) comprising ten separate agencies honored exemplary officers and staff for 2023 at last Thursday’s Annual Awards ceremony at the Cultural Center. Friends and families of those recognized were on hand when LEADN president and Police Chief Richard Griffin welcomed the audience to this annual event. The Pelican Bay CDCR Honor Guard presented the colors, Robin Altman sang the National Anthem, Mayor Blake Inscore delivered...
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, 03/11/24: • 1:59 pm, trespassing, 2400 block of Leclair Avenue, Sheriff. • 2:42 pm, disturbing the peace, 600...
City authorizes funds to send Mayor to attend Rikunzentakata dinner
The Crescent City Council authorized up to $750 to send Mayor Blake Inscore to a Rikuzentakata ceremonial dinner hosted by the Consul-General of Japan in San Francisco, April 10. Dinner guests include California State Senate leader Mike McGuire, 2nd District Congressman Jared Huffman among other invited elected and dignitaries. The event follows the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.1 Earthquake that wiped out the Coastal community of Rikuzentakata. Thousands lost their...
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