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Front Street Closures
Crescent City’s Front Street from K Street to I Street will be closed for several months due to utility and road reconstruction. Front Street closures will begin Monday, August 5,2024. This phase of work is scheduled to be completed in November 2024. There will be detour signs directing traffic to businesses along Front Street during the street closure. Typical work hours will be 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The road closures will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week through construction. Please call The City of Crescent City Public Works Department if you have questions at (707) 464-9506 ext 226.
Groundbreaking for Pump Track and Front Street revitalization projects
The City of Crescent City would like to invite the community to the Pump Track Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday (7/31/24) at 5:00pm in Beachfront Park adjacent to the Dog Park. This project is funded by a CA Prop 68 Parks Grant, and we are excited to be breaking ground the first amenity of many over the next two years in the Beachfront Park. The City of Crescent City would like to invite the community to the groundbreaking of the next block of the Front Street revitalization (I Street to Play Street) on Monday (8/5/24) at 5:00pm at the intersection of Front and I Street. This project is funded by Community Project Funding from Congressman Huffman, State and Federal transportation funding and Measure S. Projects are estimated to be completed by the end of November 2024. Please call The City of Crescent City Public Works Department if you have questions at (707) 464-9506 ext 226.
Cable installation to begin at wave energy test site
This month, crews began installing the power and data cables that are essential to completing construction of a new wave energy testing facility off the Oregon coast. The cables will support Oregon State University’s PacWave South, the first pre-permitted, utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. When the facility is completed, wave energy developers will be able to test different technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmitting that energy to the local electrical grid. ...
Recommendations for amending Northwest Forest Plan completed
A Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) has completed a comprehensive set of recommendations for amending the Northwest Forest Plan aimed at modernizing forest management practices across the Northwest Forest Plan area. After developing the recommendations over the last 10 months, the FAC voted unanimously to approve and advance the completed recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Committee members statement ...
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 July 21 of four elk shot near the Williams Ridge area along Bald Hills Road. An investigation determined that the four elk had been killed and no meat had been taken. The area where the elk were killed is located within Redwood National Park, where hunting is prohibited by federal and state law. Officers also determined...
Researchers enhance tool to better predict where, when wildfires will occur
A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire. “There is a tremendous amount of interest in what enables wildfire ignitions and what can be done to prevent them,” said Erica Fleishman, an Oregon State University professor. “This database increases the ability to access relevant information and contribute to wildfire preparedness and prevention.” ...
Reminder: Crescent City DMV Has New Hours
The Department of Motor Vehicles Crescent City Office has implemented modified public hours, effective immediately. The DMV office located at 1475 Parkway Drive remains open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On week days when the office is closed to the public, DMV team members process transactions started online that require additional processing or with customers’ transactions started using the DMV’s Virtual Office. The DMV no longer processes simple transactions that may be easily completed online. DMV office hours are 8am-5pm. Wednesdays, the office opens at 9am. To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, customers must create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov and then opt in.
Del Norte Incoming Seniors Experience Trip of a Lifetime
16 incoming Seniors experienced the trip of a lifetime, traveling to Washington DC an New York, in June. Del Norte High School Government and Economics Teacher Andrew Fitch and his wife Sommer chaperoned the group conducted by EF Tours. June 16, the Group flew out of Medford en route to our Nation’s capital. The tour covered five days in DC and the Big Apple. For many of the students, the...
Oregon Institute Of Technology Recognizes Del Norte Students
The Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls honored two Del Norte students by naming them to the President’s List. Inclusion on the list requires a minimum 3.70 grade point average. • Adan Brambila of Smith River studies Information Technology. • Julie Pimentel of Crescent City studies Respiratory Care. OIT is the premier polytechnic institution in Oregon, with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in Physical Therapy, engineering, Heath Technologies, Business Technology, Communication and Applied Sciences. OIT has campuses in Klamath Falls, Portland Metro (Wilsonville) and Boeing, Seattle.
Supervisors Vote to Use County Emergency Funds For Ambulance Bid Agreement
In an item presented by 1st District Supervisor Darrin Short, the Board of Supervisors voted to utilize County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funds to complete the competitive bid process for an exclusive operating area ambulance services contract in Del Norte. The decision was narrowly passed 3-2. The vote was made by motion maker Short, seconded by Supervisor Valerie Starkey and an additional AYE vote by Supervisor Joey Borges. Supervisor Chris...
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthie Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Rickner Sentenced for Matricide and Related Felonies
Convicted murderer Matthew Earl Rickner, 30, was sentenced a total of 60 years, six months for matricide, the shooting of Phyllis Rickner, his mother to l last December 29. Rickner was given the maximum sentence of 40 years to Life for Count 1, violation of Penal Code 187 by Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh. The judge further ordered an enhancement of additional 20 years plus six months on several related felonies. All sentences will run consecutively.
Supervisors Misunderstand What is a Medical Emergency
One would think that as often as the words, “We are a poor County” are uttered in various Del Norte County Board meetings, the words would resonate and the Board would act as though it were true. Contrary to that assessment, the Board spends taxpayer money like the proverbial “Drunken Sailor.” Millions of taxpayer dollars flow into the County’s coffers each year, the County’s government continues to grow and no apparent consideration is given to those, at least in theory, the supervisors are sworn to...
City Vows to Protect the Public In Wake of Fireworks Tragedy
Mayor admits we dropped the ball. The Crescent City Council underscored its priority to keep the public safe, at its Monday evening Council meeting. City Manager Eric Wier initiated the presentation by lauding “ one of the most beautiful July 4th Celebrations, ever. Wier praised the Chamber of Commerce and the scores of City Staff and volunteers who contributed to this successful event. ...
Del Norte Public Health Issues Covid 19 Alert
The Del Norte Public Health Department has issued a warning to the public to be on the alert for current variants of Covid 19 which are on the rise in several regions in California. Recently these variants have been presenting with diarrhea, upset stomach and muscle aches in addition to the Covid 19 symptoms. If you are experiencing any symptoms, please get tested. Home tests are available and are a convenient and efficient way to test your status. Vaccines are still available and remain a safe and effective way to prevent bad outcomes from Covid 19.
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, 07/8/24: • 12:10 am, burglary alarm, 1000 block of 9th Street, Fire. • 12:44 am, threats, 900 block...
South Beach Fireworks Suspects Arrested and Charged With Multiple Felonies
The Del Norte Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests following an ongoing investigation related to the explosion that occurred July 4th evening on South Beach. On July 11th morning a team of Del Norte County Sheriff’s deputies, District Attorney Investigators and Cal Fire Law Enforcement served a search warrant at a Crescent City residence following the tragic fireworks incident on South Beach. Evidence was discovered during the search that strongly...
Public Works Maintenance Manager Jason Wylie retires
(L-R) City Councilor, Jason Greenough, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Mayor Blake Inscore, wife Neisha Strnad-Wylie, retiring Public Works Maintenance Manager Jason Wylie, City Councilor Isaiah Wright, CCPD Police Chief Richard Griffin. Councilor Kelly Schellong and City Manager Eric Wier, recognizing and honoring Jason Wylie.
Del Norte Art Notes
Mombo Hernandez will be performing his drumming circle at Relay for Life, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on July 20th. This is a very inclusive time to join in with others and share in the healing strength of drumming. Opening ceremonies will commence at 6:00 pm. After Mombo, the Mighty Steelheads perform, at 6:30 pm. Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30 pm. Activities for all ages the next day from 8:00 - 11:30 am followed by the closing ceremony at 11:30 am. ...
Letter: Hendrick’s column will be missed
I want to thank Kevin Hendrick for his “In my View” column, which he has written for the Triplicate the past two years. I greatly appreciate the effort he put into his weekly column, the range of subjects covered and the depth of his explanations. I never thought the column was too long and I applaud his effort to always separate fact from opinion. At a time when politics has...
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