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Controlled Traffic Public Service Announcement
April 30th through May 2nd from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm there will controlled traffic at various intersections throughout the city for a storm drain flow study. May 6th through May 10th from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm there will controlled traffic at various intersections throughout the city for a storm drain flow study. If you have questions, please call The City of Crescent City Public Works Department at (707) 464-9506 ext 226.
A Species in Rapid Decline: New Efforts to Recover the Tufted Puffin
Just 553. That is the estimated number of individual Tufted Puffins remaining in Oregon, based on the 2021 coastwide survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It’s a staggering decline from the nearly 5,000 puffins counted back in 2008 and other surveys in the 1990s. It’s a number that demands action, and action is exactly what we plan to take. Bird Alliance of Oregon (formally Oregon Audubon Society) is teaming up with National Audubon and other stakeholders on a new effort to...
Supervisors Move a Step Closer to Adopting a Strategic Plan
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors inched forward on adopting its first- ever Strategic Plan, the County road map establishing priorities for the coming fiscal year. Assistant County Administrative Office Randy Hooper addressed supervisors on framework drafts that identified four focus areas: • County Staffing and Capacity • Infrastructure and Economic Development ...
In My View: Coffee and a chat with Chris
The California Primary results were certified by the Secretary of State on April 12. This election is now officially decided. In the race to replace our Assemblymember Jim Wood, Republican Mike Greer got the most votes with a total 39,050 (27.6%) of the votes. This is equivalent to the number of Republican voters in the district. In this primary campaign the competition was between six Democrats fighting for second place. Only the top two candidates will advance to the General Election on November 4. These...
City Continues its Mission to Provide More Senior Housing
The City took two separate actions last Monday, one as the Housing Authority, the other as the lender and property owner of the land once was the El Patio Motel, to provide desperately needed senior housing. First, Councilors adjourned to the Crescent City Housing Authority then directed the Housing Director to execute an Agreement to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payments (AHAP) contract with Crescent City H Street LP for 26 Project Based Voucher (PBV) units at Harbor Point. ...
Marine Board issues waterway advisory
The Oregon Marine Board has issued a safety advisory concerning waterway obstructions. Heavy wind and rain from winter storms cause trees to plunge into Oregon rivers. Trees become obstructions, a risk for all boaters, including paddlers, rafters, and drift boats," according to the Marine Board. Some of these obstructions will become more dangerous as river levels drop, requiring boats to portage around the obstructions for safe navigation. ...
Major Renovations planned for Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City Council approved long-awaited Renovations on the Wastewater Treat Plant (WWTP). The WWTP is operated via contract with Jacobs Engineering. Jacobs Staff were on hand in the audience and via Zoom to address technical questions by councilors and the Public. The Resolution for amending the agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) amends the financial arrangements between the City and the SWRCB. A second Resolution approved amending the City budget for fiscal year 2023-24. ...
Board Appoints New County Counsel
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors approved and adopted the Resolution to appoint Jacqueline Roberts as County Counsel, effective April 12. Roberts, a six year employee of Del Norte, served as Interim County Counsel after Joel Campbell-Blair resigned to become Humboldt County Assistant County Counsel in March. Roberts is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley, 2005, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law-Juris Doctorate, Trial Advocacy in May, 2013.
Five Myths About Social Security
For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get older. The bottom line is that Social Security is your money, earned through a lifetime of hard work. Yet there are persistent misconceptions about its long-term financial stability and how it works. Here are facts behind five of the most stubborn Social Security myths. Myth #1: Social Security is going broke. The facts: Social Security will not run out...
Del Norte Election Results Are Now Official
Del Norte County Clerk / Registrar of Voters Alissia Northrup submitted FINAL results of the March 5 Primary to the Board of Supervisors which approved the results via Consent agenda. The results are now Official and certified and will be sent to the Secretary of State’s Office. Results: Del Norte Board of Supervisors, District 1- Darrin Short ...
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, 04/08/24: • 12:19 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police. • 12:49 am, disturbing the peace, 800...
Japan has Arrived: Sister City relationship flourishes
The atmosphere surrounding the 11th anniversary of The Kamome Festival was inspiring, exhilarating, uplifting and joyful but most of all, definitely the flavor and theme was international. The City put on quite a welcome (Moshi! Moshi !) for the Japanese Delegation from Rikuzentakta. A deep, respectful bow and tip of the boshi (Japanese word for hat) to the City, County and Kamome Foundation for a wonderful welcome to our Japanese guests. From the devastation of the horrific March 11, 2011 Tsunami, following the Tohoku Earthquake...
Letter: The Electoral College
As so many have said “It needs to go away.” I have completed an analysis of the actual minutes of the Federal Constitutional Convention of May 25, 1787 through September 17 1787, which set out the arguments for and against the Electoral College. The following arguments, which can quickly be identified as no longer valid, pertain to the establishment of the Electors: Argument #1: James Madison-pg. 57, July 19, 1787 “There was one difficulty however of a serious nature attending an immediate choice by the...
Del Norte High Senior vies for Dairy Princess title
Three young women will compete for the District 1 Dairy Princess title, May 10 at the River Lodge in Fortuna. DNHS senior Talyn Hodson will vie for the prestigious honor of Dairy Princess. Talyn will compete against Grace Scilacci and Mariah Bravo, both students at Fortuna High. Talyn is the daughter of Michelle and Richard Wetherell of Ft. Dick. Talyn plans to attend College of the Redwoods and study Forensics,...
Harbor responds to debt dilemma
The financial condition of the Crescent City-Del Norte Harbor District is critical. Allegations by Harbor Commissioner Brian Stone are grim yet valid. In a presentation at last week's Harbor meeting, Comptroller Thomas Zickgraf reported cash reserves starting the new fiscal year, July 1 will be approximately $1 million, not the $61,000 on hand as of April 1, alleged by Stone. The comptroller acknowledged the combined annual debt service for the...
Plans to erect cell tower draw protest from Lake Earl residents
The Del Norte Planning Commissioner denied a use permit, March 6, to Towers LLC/ Verizon Wireless for a proposed cell phone facility camouflaged as a 136’ high pine tree. The proposed site is 2801 Railroad Avenue, located in the undeveloped portion of Railroad Avenue and is owned by the Lesina Family Trust. The Planning Commission decision to deny the permit is being appealed by Verizon and will be placed on the Board of Supervisors agenda for Tuesday, May 14 at 11:15am. ...
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