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Emergency funds approved for Pebble Beach Drive
The Crescent City Council acted expediently and decisively at Monday's meeting when it unanimously ratified and passed several items relating to the Pebble Beach Stabilization Emergency. The Council unanimously reaffirmed the need to declare an emergency for the continuous slide activity between 7th and 8th Streets along Pebble Beach Drive.The Council ratified and executed the Emergency Force Account (EFA) between the City and Tidewater Contractors for construction of a temporary restoration of Pebble Beach Drive.Ratified an Agreement between the City and COWI Engineering for a...
Rangers Seek Information About Elk Killing
Redwood National and State Park rangers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife wardens are asking for the public’s help in an investigation of elk poaching. Officials were notified last week of four Elk shot near Williams Ridge along Bald Hills Road in Humboldt County. An investigation determined that the quartet of Elk and no meat had been taken. The area where the elk were slain is located within the Redwood National Park, where hunting is prohibited by Federal and State law. Officers determined lead...
Baby B Is Going Home!
The Lupan family calls three year old Billy “the miracle child." Baby B was struck by an explosion of illegal fireworks, mortars and assorted other ordinance on South Beach, July 4th evening. En route to Sutter Coast Hospital, then airlifted to pediatric intensive care at Oregon Health and Science University, Billy coded out and slipped into cardiac arrest, His tiny lungs collapsed. Fighting off influenza infection and strep, Billy was intubated for 14 days and was suffering from second and third degree burns over his...
Looking for young soccer players in search of a competitive challenge
Young soccer players in search of a competitive challenge are invited to attend open try outs for Lincoln City Football Club (LCFC) on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The try outs, held on Voris Field at Taft High School, are open to players entering 5th to 8th grade. Players who impress the panel of coaches will be invited to join Lincoln City Football Club for its upcoming fall season, competing against teams...
Apprentice Pheasant Hunts Return to Del Norte
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will host two apprentice Hunts this weekend at the Lake Earl Wildlife area. Saturday, August 10 at 8am and an afternoon hunt at 1pm, CDFW will host 10 youth hunters. Adult mentors and dog handlers will accompany new hunters into the field. Advance registration is required. Log on to CDFW’s Special and Apprentice Hunts Online Registration website. Spots are filled through a random drawing. ...
State council proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
Oregon teacher colleges and future and current teachers hoping to get hired at public elementary schools in the state could soon be required to demonstrate a much more robust understanding of how to teach reading and writing than is currently required. Gov. Tina Kotek’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council – made up of K-12 and staff from Oregon teacher colleges, as well as literacy experts, an indigenous language expert and bipartisan state legislators – shared its final recommendations last week for overhauling literacy training for...
Who was Margaret Keating?
Last Week, the Del Norte Unified School District (DNUSD) announced a name change for the Margaret Keating Elementary School, in Klamath. The new name is O’Me-Nok Learning Center Elementary School, named after the village that was part of Klamath. The O'Me-Nok Learning School is and remains under the Administration of the DNUSD. When covering this name change story, The Triplicate wondered who was Margaret Keating? ...
Tribal Police arrest Yurok Officer on domestic violence charges
August 1, Yurok Tribal Police Sergeant Brian Donahue was arrested on felony serious domestic violence charges in Crescent City. The Tribal Police is cooperating with the investigating agency, the Del Norte Sheriff's Department, and conducting an internal inquiry into Donahue's alleged conduct. The Department placed Donahue on Administrative leave pending the results of the investigation and potential prosecution. “ The criminal justice system was established to ensure due process is...
Deep Bows From PPA and a Great Car Show in Smith River
The Partnership for the Performing Arts (PPA) will be sponsoring a Benefit Car Show event at the 25th Annual Lucky 7 Car Show, in Smith River. Friday, August 16, a Show'n Shine event at the Casino from 4:00-6pm will take place. Saturday, some 125 magnificent cars, trucks, motorcycles and 4x4s will provide your vehicular eye candy. ...
Good News! Baby B Taken Off Ventilator
The news is encouraging for three year old William Lupan. The toddler was critically injured by exploding illegal fireworks July 4th on South Beach and has been moved out of pedriatic intensive care to his new room, according to the Lupan family. The Family reports Intensive Care doctors at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland have removed Baby B off the ventilator and the toddler is breathing on his own. Billy has been very emotional as doctors ween him off all the drugs. Billy...
National Parks and Tolowa Dee-ni Create Women in Fire Initiative
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation have signed an historic Annual Funding Agreement that paves the way for projects like “ Women in Fire.” The agreement signed will provide more efficient collaboration and partnership on projects aimed to protect the natural and cultural resources in Redwood National and State Parks. The initiative is part of national NPS strategy to recruit, train and support Women on wildland fire careers. The agreement will directly encourage local indigenous women to...
A Fortune of Gold Coins Still Looms Tantalizingly Close to the Del Norte Coast
The Cursed steamer Brother Jonathan was blamed for the spread of Small Pox. Killing thousands of indigenous people 159 years ago, Tuesday, July 30, the paddle steamer, the Brother Jonathan slammed into Dragon Rock (later named St. George Reef), when 225 passengers and crew perished off Crescent City’s coastline. 19 survived the ordeal. Beside the Brother Jonathan’s passenger / crew manifest, the vessel carried an estimated (at current value) $50 million in gold coins in different denominations and gold bars heading up to Portland and...
Pair arrested on rape / sex charges at Crescent City restaurant
Two individuals who operate the Little Cesar's Fast Food franchises on U.S Highway 101 North have been arrested and charged with several sex-related charges with two underage employees. Dhruv Meta, 32 has been charged with Rape by Force / Fear. Suspect Mehta was attempting to post $75,000 bond but to date remains in custody at the Del Norte County Jail, awaiting arraignment. Suspect Love Preet Singh, 23 was arrested and...
Del Norte County narcotics arrest
Deputy Brittain and K9 Zuko are out and about making stops and arrests for narcotics violations.On July 23, 2024 at approximately 1:14 AM, Deputy Brittain initiated a traffic stop. K9 Zuko was deployed for a free air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle.Both driver and passenger were arrested. The driver Leonard Vanwormer was arrested for possession of narcotics and various other drug related charges. The passenger Jeremiah Rodriguez was arrested for several outstanding warrants.295 Xanax pills and approximately half an ounce of methamphetamine were confiscated during the stop.The case has been submitted to the District Attorney's Office.Message From Sheriff Scott: The Sheriff's Office will continue to build a crew of dedicated Deputies to enforce the drug problem we face in Del Norte County. K9 programs are an extremely helpful tool in combating drug related crimes and trafficking. Zuko and Deputy Brittain make a great team and hold K9 certifications from the California Peace Officer Standards and Training. We are working on adding another K9 and Deputy to our staff in the near future.
Letter: Speak with One Voice Against Lawlessness
It would be very easy to jump on the “ Illegal Fireworks Band Wagon” and start demanding our local leaders “do something” but what exactly does that entail? It is clear from the Sheriff’s report that several laws are already on the books to handle “illegal fireworks” and have been for years. Two suspects have been arrested for a series of felonies related to the South Beach incident which seriously injured a three year old toddler and several others. The two posted bail and are due back in Court in August. ...
Instead of leaving soil naked, coat it with cover crops
No one wants to go through the winter with no clothes, not even the soil that grows our plants. So, jacket up the soil in cover crops. If you’re not acquainted with cover crops, here’s the rundown: These hardworking plants can add organic matter and aerate the soil, protect it from compaction caused by rain, suppress weeds and reduce erosion – some even add nitrogen to the soil, according to Brooke Edmunds, an Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. ...
Del Norte Grand Jury Releases Its Annual Report
The Del Norte Grand Jury released its 2023/2024 Annual Report. The Document is addressed to presiding Del Norte County Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh reports on five areas: • The Foreperson’s Report, submitted by Tamra Fallman-Berling. • County Jail Tour and Investigation. ...
Nine tips for making smarter decisions
Life is full of decisions. Whether it is picking an outfit, buying a house, or choosing a career path, these choices shape our journey. But staring down a mountain of options can be overwhelming. Here are some handy tips to help you navigate life’s choices with confidence and work toward the future you truly desire. 1) Define the problem: Before diving into solutions, take a step back to clearly understand the decision you are trying to make. What are you hoping to achieve? ...
Barn in the USA, Del Norte County Fair Has Arrived
The 131st Annual Del Norte County Fair begins and runs from Thursday to Sunday, August 1-4. Taking the theme from the lyrics from the Bruce Springsteen recording, the motif for the 2024 Del Norte County Fair is Barn in the USA. This year’s Fair is crammed with talent galore and activities for all. • Thursday...
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, 07/15/24: • 12:03 am, disturbing the peace, 2500 block of Quinlan Avenue, Sheriff. • 12:06 am, disturbing the...
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