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Del Norte County registered another spike of 14 new confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases over the Memorial Day weekend, bringing the total to 40 as of Tuesday morning.
School officials are still working to get some form of graduation ceremony for this year’s seniors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Del Norte Unified School District unveiled its finalized crisis learning grading system to the board of trustees May 21. The new model emphasizes equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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At approximately 10 a.m., May 21, Oregon State Police and the Josephine County Sheriff's Office responded to the 900 block of Caves Highway for a report of a deceased male.
On Thursday, the 41st District Agricultural Association Board of Directors announced with "deepest regrets" the postponement of the 2020 Del Norte County Fair.
A solar panel installation project three years in the works is finally nearing completion at the Crescent City Harbor.
Redwood National and State Parks is increasing recreational access and some limited services.
Del Norte County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Warren Rehwaldt, released two letters to the community Wednesday, May 20, with updates on the latest developments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you hear the sounds of rolling thunder rumbling through your neighborhood Saturday, don’t panic. It’s just a few stir crazy classic car buffs getter their rides out of quarantine for a cruise of Brookings and Crescent City neighborhoods.
The number of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Del Norte County has tripled since Friday.
The Del Norte Unified School District is seeking help from the community to gather the information that will inform its planning for school options for the 2020-21 school year. Completing this survey will help the administration better serve families of Del Norte County.
The Yurok Tribe joined the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations and the Institute for Fisheries Resources in pursuit of a temporary restraining order to reinstate water flows on the Klamath River.
Matt Wakefield got the news Friday he and the other co-owners of SeaQuake Brewery have been waiting six weeks to hear – the state gave the green light to restaurants and other businesses in the county to open early.
Jacob Ossian Alberry, 26, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and causing great bodily injury, sentenced to four years and four months in prison and a fine of $370.
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.
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Despite facing budgetary shortfalls due to the pandemic-caused economic shutdown, the Crescent City City Council couldn’t pass up a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and voted to move forward funding a bank stabilization project along Pebble Beach Drive.
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Looking at an estimated $650,000 shortfall to the last quarter of the city’s general fund, the Crescent City City Council approved plans to cut discretionary spending in the remaining 2019-20 budget.
It is that time of year again for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Community Input Sessions to begin. These sessions give an opportunity for the community to provide input and feedback on various programs and services provided by the Del Norte Unified School District using LC…
The Relay for Life of Crescent City 2020 annual fundraiser has been changed to a virtual event due to COVID-19, organizers announced Tuesday.
The county’s public health officer has reached out to the state to loosen its restrictions on vacation rentals and RV parks to try to import low levels of COVID-19 into Del Norte County.
The negotiations impasse between the school district and the teachers union experienced a breakthrough May 7 with the two sides reaching a tentative agreement.
A second round of protestors took to the sidewalks of in front of the Del Norte County Fair May 6 to keep the economic harm the COVID-19 closures are causing in the front of the minds of local community leaders, according to organizer Dean Wilson.
At 5:50 a.m. on Friday, Crescent City Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the area of Y-Liquors for a report of a fire in the parking lot area. The Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish the fire. Crescent City Police Department Officer Pearson responded to the incident and was able to…
Superintendent Jeff Harris told the board of trustees Thursday preliminary estimates show the Del Norte Unified School District faces losing $4 million in state funding next year due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a Del Norte County Sheriff's Office post on its Facebook page Sunday, two people were found dead after receiving a report of a shooting.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has detected the state’s first cases of a potentially crippling hoof disease in two Roosevelt elk from a resident herd in Del Norte County.
During the past two weeks, more grants from the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, totaling $162,325, have gone to organizations in Humboldt, Trinity, Del Norte and Curry counties to help communities deal with the effects of the coronavirus.
Lynnette Hayes had been looking for a canine companion since her last pit bull mix Cutter recently died of cancer. But, after the coronavirus shelter-in-place mandate, it became more difficult to find the right fit.
Given the great number of unknowns created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to predict what life on college campuses will look like in the coming year.
Del Norte Workforce Center, in conjunction with NoRTEC (Northern Rural Training & Employment Consortium), has launched a survey this week. It will be open until Friday, May 15.
Caltrans is planning to enact five full nighttime closures through Last Chance Grade along U.S. Highway 101 south of Crescent City from just north of Wilson Creek Bridge (mmilepost13.3) to Humboldt Road (milepost 23.8) to accelerate progress on its work there.
Last week, Jesse Wood stood within the boundary of his new 70-acre farm, feeding hay to his 300 or so East Friesian sheep.
While Crescent City is experiencing a shortfall of tax revenues during the coronavirus shut down, the City Council approved allowing innkeepers extra time to remit their transient occupancy taxes (TOT) for the first quarter ending in March.
According to a Crescent City press release, at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a report of a machete attack at Beachfront Park. Upon arrival Officer Balch was able to locate and detain the suspect, Robert Collard, 36. Officer Sanders was able to locate and secure the weapon …
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.
Del Norte County Supervisors voted today in a special session to send a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to make sure smaller communities get a piece of the pie in the next COVID-19 stimulus bill.
Recipients of Veterans Affairs benefits will automatically receive Economic Impact Payments, according to the Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Editor's Note: The Del Norte County Fair has not been canceled. We received some incorrect information from Supervisor Roger Gitlin that ran in this story. Gitlin has since changed his statement and this story has been updated accordingly.
From a Monday Six Rivers National Forest news release:
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced Wednesday that the recreational ocean salmon, groundfish and Pacific halibut fisheries scheduled to open May 1 will proceed as planned.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is extending driver's licenses expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission will be hosting a Facebook Live event with veteran actor Kevin Thompson, known for his portrayal of Chubbray the Ewok in "Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi."
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.
The Yurok Tribe and seven other tribal governments filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia April 30 to compel the US Treasury to release the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding that was allotted to 574 indigenous nations…
Because recycling operations have been determined to be an essential operation, the Hambro Recycling Center resumed recycling operations May 1. The center, located at 445 Elk Valley Rd., will enforce strict social distancing guidelines, require face coverings and have special hours for senio…
Tribal Council issued the following statement Sunday on the Log Cabin Diner offering dine-in services:
An effort by Del Norte County Supervisors to get at least part of the county reopened has failed.
The Del Norte Unified School District resumed grading for most of its students this week.
The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, announced that most developed recreation sites, including those on the Six Rivers National Forest, will remain closed through May 15.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce made “the extremely difficult” decision to cancel its 4th of July celebrations.
