The Del Norte Trail Alliance has signed a professional services agreement with Trail Labs Co. of Mt. Shasta to design a bike park at Beachfront Park in Crescent City.
Construction began Nov. 6 on a 1,300-foot elevated walkway through the Grove of Titans in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, part of Redwood National and State Parks in Del Norte County.
Hubert Jimmy Allen, 39, of Medford, was convicted of misdemeanor driving under the influence of intoxicants, sentenced to jail for two days, probation for three years and a fine of $1,864.
Dave and Susanne Gearhart recently purchased a food trailer with plans to sell gourmet hotdogs. So, the Crescent City couple listened closely to City Council discussions Nov. 4 regarding expansion of the municipal mobile vending ordinance.
Local property owners should have received their annual property tax statements by now. Del Norte County Treasurer (and tax collector) Barbara Lopez said nearly 14,000 bills were mailed on Oct. 9.
The possibility of a teachers strike now looms if the school district and the union cannot reach an agreement on contract negotiations.
John Pritchett, a 28-year resident of Del Norte County, has announced will seek the District 1 seat on the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors.
The Crescent City Council moved Nov. 4 to hire a consultant to increase the community’s exposure during the 2020 Olympics.
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On a crisp fall morning, in the not-quite-light of pre-dawn, men in waders gathered to seine for fish at Huntley Park on the Rogue River, about 7 miles up Jerrys Flat Road out of Gold Beach.
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In a historic meeting, all the officials involved in the Last Chance Grade Project gathered in one place to discuss the project's future on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
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Lisa Anderson, 42, of Crescent City, was convicted of welfare fraud, sentenced to jail for 90 days, probation for three years and a fine of $1,600.
It was a “bittersweet” evening during the Nov. 1 Live From Downtown It’s Friday Night event. On a night when one business debuted under new ownership, another was bidding farewell.
The Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA) is hosting a survey to determine the best ways it can help seniors living in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
The California Transportation Commission will visit this region Nov. 6 to tour and discuss the biggest long-term infrastructure project in Del Norte County.
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The Crescent City Police Department is eyeing a single suspect in two recent break-ins at the downtown Elks Lodge, 359 H St.
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Jack Anthony Althof, 52, of Crescent City, was convicted of misdemeanor driving on a suspended license, sentenced to jail for 100 days and a fine of $2,602. Althof also was convicted of two counts of failure to appear in court, sentenced to jail for 100 days and a fine of $700.
The test results of the standardized California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) show the Del Norte Unified School District continues to lag behind state levels in English arts and math.
Crescent City Elks Lodge 1689 was burglarized Saturday, the second time in one week.
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The Crescent City Council approved a resolution Oct. 21 authorizing the administration to take the next step in applying for state funds to improve Beachfront Park.
The County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors has approved a combination of plans to expand locations for the manufacturing and retail sales of cannabis.
The City of Eureka returned ownership of nearly the entirety of Tuluwat Island, also known as Indian Island, to the Wiyot Tribe during a ceremony Oct. 21.
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A bill that could allow banks to work with cannabis-related businesses is moving to the U.S. Senate. If passed, cannabis businesses could move away from cash-only commerce.
California has passed legislation joining 27 states, including Oregon, that have approved bills allowing motorists to salvage game animals killed by vehicles.
Officer Richard Griffin, 40, was sworn in as the new chief of police during Monday night’s Crescent City Council meeting. We sat down with Griffin beforehand and asked him about his rise through the ranks, the top issues facing the city - and just how big a role did Mel Gibson play in influe…
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Crystal Ann Aldrich, 36, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating probation and sentenced to jail for six days.
The unemployment rate in Del Norte County in 2018 and 2019 was the lowest the county has seen in more than 30 years.
The governing board of the Del Norte Unified School District voted Oct.10 to back Assembly Bill 48, which would put a $15-billion construction bond before voters in March 2020.
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When the National Weather Service issues beach hazard warnings, as it did this week, alerting beachcombers to “northwesterly swells resulting in increasing surf heights,” the interest of another subculture is peaked.
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You might soon see your neighbor laying down outside and looking up at the night sky.
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In his 20 years working at Pelican Bay State Prison, Thomas Hutzell saw the importance of preparing the inmates for reintegration into society once their sentence was up.
Simon Arthur Carroll, 32, of Crescent City, was convicted of misdemeanor theft and unlawful driving, possession of controlled substance and receiving stolen property, sentenced to jail for 90 days and a fine of $1,918. Carroll also was convicted of failure to appear in court, sentenced to ja…
Update Posted at 11:49 a.m.
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Health experts agree that when it comes to monitoring the annual influenza season, the only common denominator is how unpredictable it is.
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Upwards of 700,000 California residents lost power on Wednesday after Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) implemented a public-safety power shutoff.
The Del Norte Unified School District hired Jay Reese on Sept. 23 as its director of athletics to oversee the district’s sport programs.
Crescent City Harbor District officials have accepted the bid of a local contractor to demolish and recycle what remains of the rusted derelict boat Christie R.
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For the first time since 2011, Crescent City Harbor will be dredged to provide ships a safe passage.
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California officials have confirmed that the pathogen that causes sudden oak death (SOD) has been detected in Del Norte County.
Crescent City resident Dennis Keep enjoys a good evening walk, although he’s noticing an increasing number of flickering – or completely dark - streetlights.
Gasoline prices in the state of California have leaped in the past few days, reaching an average of $4.05 per gallon - only 7 cents below the highest price paid in five years.
When a vehicle crashes on U.S. Highway 199 east of its intersection with U.S. Highway 101, the California 911 dispatcher may decide to contact an unlikely first-responder – the U.S. Forest Service.
