Now is the time to raise awareness for those who live with mental or behavioral health issues, reduce stigma and take charge of your own mental health.
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After a lengthy negotiation, the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Smith River Fire Protection District have worked out an agreement which will ensure the continuation of fire protection and emergency medical services on tribal lands in north county, including the Lucky 7 Casino.
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In order to keep up with increases in state minimum wage and subsequent hikes in payroll costs, the Crescent City Council is considering raising user fees for some patrons.
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After a difficult year of lockdowns and bans on gatherings, local musicians are beginning to hear the music at the end of the tunnel.
Take advantage of the next rainy spring Saturday and do some deep cleaning of your digital devices. In the end, you will be safer from bad actors trying to steal your money and your identity – and your device may actually run more efficiently.
The Community Assistance League of Del Norte has closed its doors after 53 years of providing financial support for transportation to non-emergency medical appointments.
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A major new piece of legislation, co-sponsored by Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio, was introduced in the House of Representatives Thursdau. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2021 (RAWA) would provide vital new resources for the conservation of Oregon’s at-risk fish and wildlife species.
In an effort to better understand College of the Redwood’s fiscal impact on the community and to support their mission to improve the livelihoods of our service region, the college recently commissioned a study to measure the economic benefits they generate for students, taxpayers, and socie…
We received so much positive feedback about our curbside services, that we plan to continue to offer it, even after the pandemic ends. Whether you are social distancing or you just don't feel like getting out of your car - we are here to accommodate you.
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), are urging the Biden administration to include at least $700…
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced Tuesday the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations at 9 a.m. Friday, April 30, and open applications on Monday, May 3, for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible est…
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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On Monday, Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) along with Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Doris Matsui (CA-06), John Garamendi (CA-03), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) to introduce the Utility Re…
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The Measure S Oversight Board laid out their final arguments on how the city should spend tax revenues from Measure S — a one cent sales tax to fund improvements to the streets, police and fire departments and the city pool, during a Monday meeting with the Crescent City Council.
Policies designed to prevent the misuse of opioids may have the unintended side effect of limiting access to the pain-relieving drugs by terminally ill patients nearing the end of their life, new research led by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests.
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I decided to get my shot because I felt like it was the best way to protect my family. I am getting married soon, and my fiancé and I are planning a small wedding with family, including my grandparents. To me, getting the shot was an opportunity to protect them, as well as my community.
SACRAMENTO – The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recently completed its review of the federal process and has concluded that use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Biotech) COVID-19 vaccine should resume in the western states. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to t…
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Del Norte County will spend a twelfth week in the red tier of COVID-19 restrictions, according to state health officials.
College of the Redwoods has hired Jason White as their new head football coach. White has 27 years of experience teaching and coaching at both the high school and collegiate level. He has a master’s degree in kinesiology from Humboldt State University.
Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned.
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Law enforcement officers have arrested a 33 year-old man, Neil Hiller, suspected of shooting and killing 22 year-old Joseph Deford during the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted ocean salmon season recommendations for 2021. The seasons provide recreational and commercial opportunities for most of the Pacific coast and achieve conservation goals for the numerous salmon stocks on the West Coast.
The Crescent City Volunteer Firefighter’s Association hosted a car wash last Friday to raise money and awareness about their upcoming benefit assessment.
Conner Eugene Arellano, 25, of Crescent City, was convicted of contact with a minor with intent to have sex and was sentenced to two years of probation, 180 days in jail and a fine of $3,500.
The Crescent City Council is considering requiring gas stations, vape shops and other tobacco retailers to get a tobacco retail license with the city.
The Internal Revenue Service recently reminded taxpayers to check their tax returns for common errors that could delay refunds or otherwise affect normal processing. Here are some ways to avoid tax return slipups as the May 17 due date gets closer.
April’s early summery weather attracted many who flocked to area waterways over the weekend.
College of the Redwoods has hired Jason Maki as its new women’s tennis coach. Maki has more than 30 years of experience as a tennis coach and fitness instructor. The CR women’s tennis program will begin this fall semester.
Rising high above the surf, the Battery Point Lighthouse has been a fixture of Crescent City since it was built in 1856. But, who lives there?
In an effort to address persistent disparities in COVID-19’s impacts on the local Latinx community, Humboldt County Public Health Officer Ian Hoffman recently met with LatinoNet, a network of service providers like Open Door Community Health Clinics, Paso a Paso, Promotores, the Humboldt Cou…
After pleading guilty to false declaration of candidacy, former Crescent City councilman Alex Campbell has been sentenced to two years of probation, two days in jail and a $1,600 fine.
Two Del Norte County residents died from complications with COVID-19 earlier this month, according to the county’s public health department.
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 p…
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) recently announced over $667 million in federal funding —provided by the American Rescue Plan, which Padilla helped pass last month — will go toward supporting local affordable housing programs and projects across California. This new funding through the D…
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) recently released the following statement on President Biden’s outline of his budget request:
After reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to reaffirm the listing of the streaked horned lark as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The service is also proposing a revised special rule under section 4(d…
Bob Ames Jr., a well known Crescent City resident, was recently recognized and honored for his military service during WWII by the Del Norte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. April 17 found the Chapter members visiting the Ames’ country residence, with congratulations and thanks …
Del Norte County remains in the red tier of virus restrictions, according to the latest COVID-19 data.
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 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.
Invasive plants beware; the Tolowa Dunes Stewards are after trespassers of all kinds in the Tolowa Dunes State Park, including English Ivy, Scotch Broom and English Holly.
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is leading a group of nine lawmakers — including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-OR-4), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3), Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1), Jared Huf…
Last chance to see “A Scenic Vision” Exhibit
The Department of the Interior announced Thursday that National Park Week – an annual weeklong celebration of America’s national parks – will run from April 17 to April 25. National Park Week encourages the public to explore the vast network of our national parks, sacred sites, historical la…
U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman questioned U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a hearing last week, highlighting the precarious nature of Last Chance Grade on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Crescent City.
Last week, 30 Members of Congress, led by U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Don Beyer (D-VA), Mondaire Jones (D-NY), and Barbara Lee (D-CA), urged President Joe Biden to rectify instances in which several White House staffers were reportedly suspended, put on probation…
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Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) recently announced the 2021 Congressional Art Competition is open for digital submissions from all high school students in California’s Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border.
In partnership with Del Norte County Behavioral Health, we are proud to bring to you a FREE webinar series highlighting a best seller, Are u ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health by Kati Morton, LMFT. Upon your registration, you will also receive a free copy of this book (which is es…
The Klamath National Forest has completed the April snow surveys. These measurements are a part of the statewide California Cooperative Snow Survey program, which helps the state forecast the amount of water available for agriculture, power generation, recreation and stream flow releases lat…
