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- Del Norte Triplicate
Police Dispatch Logs - October 10Local law-enforcement calls and arrests for Saturday, Oct. 10.
- Redwood Voice
(Updated) Advocates Seek Information About Individual ICE Apprehended In BrookingsThumbnail photo shows the individual detained by ICE agents in Brookings on Saturday morning. | Submitted photo Updated to correct an error — the individual detained by ICE in Brookings was due to check out at Clifford Kamph Memorial Park on Oct. 10. Updated at 9:12 p.m. from Rogue Valley Migra Watch: “The person detained … Continue reading (Updated) Advocates Seek Information About Individual ICE Apprehended In…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Police Dispatch Logs - October 9Local law-enforcement calls and arrests for Friday, Oct. 9.
- Del Norte Triplicate
Where Del Norte’s police calls happen: a map of four months of calls for serviceIn the four months since the Triplicate began tracking the public police call log published through CitizenRIMS, dispatchers have logged 1,271 calls for service with a mapped location — about 10 a day between June 11 and Oct. 9. The log covers calls for service handled by both…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Sneaker wave threat prompts beach hazards statement for Del Norte coastThe National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a beach hazards statement for coastal Del Norte County, warning of an increased threat of sneaker waves from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. The statement, issued Friday at noon, takes effect at 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct.…
- Redwood Voice
Last Week’s DNSO Operation To Get Waldo Area Homeless To Move On Raises Questions; Advocates Say It Came On Short NoticeThumbnail photo: Unhoused people living in Waldo area encampments were told to pack their belongings and move along during a Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office operation on Oct. 2. The DNSO went to the area with Behavioral Health Branch staff and Del Norte Mission Possible representatives. | submitted photo Del Norte County Sheriff’s Capt. Melanie … Continue reading Last Week’s DNSO Operation To Get Waldo Area…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Police Dispatch Logs - October 8Local law-enforcement calls and arrests for Thursday, Oct. 8.
- Redwood Voice
PBSP Officials Investigating Inmate’s Death As A HomicideThumbnail photo: Pelican Bay State Prison inmate Javier Torres (right) died following an altercation with Jose Zapian (left). | Photos courtesy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation From the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: CRESCENT CITY – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person … Continue…
- Redwood Voice
City Pilot Project — A Response to State Water Board Fine — Aims To Reduce Groundwater Infiltrating Sewage Pipes, Treatment Plant During Wet SeasonThumbnail photo by James Brooks Noting that Crescent City has five to 10 years to ensure its sewer plant meets stricter regulations governing its effluent, City Manager Eric Wier introduced a pilot project aimed at fixing the system’s defects. The pilot project involves making spot repairs to a handful of areas within the city’s 17-mile … Continue reading City Pilot Project — A Response to State Water Board Fine —…
- Redwood Voice
New Swimming Pool ‘Modesty Policy’ Discourages Nudity In Locker RoomsThumbnail image courtesy of the Fred Endert Municipal Swimming Pool Facebook page A new policy requiring patrons to go behind curtained off partitions in the Fred Endert Municipal Pool locker rooms to undress is about safety and comfort, not discrimination, Crescent City Manager Eric Wier said. Wier introduced the public to the pool’s new modesty … Continue reading New Swimming Pool ‘Modesty Policy’ Discourages…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Police Dispatch Logs - October 7Local law-enforcement calls and arrests for Wednesday, Oct. 7.
- Redwood Voice
Crescent City, Chamber and Visitors Bureau Formalize Their Relationship For First Time In DecadesThumbnail photo: Among its contribution to the chamber this year was an extra $5,000 to help pay for the July 4th fireworks. | Photo courtesy of the Crescent City-Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce Two days after the local chamber of commerce and visitors bureau brought 300 classic cars to Del Norte County, the Crescent … Continue reading Crescent City, Chamber and Visitors Bureau Formalize Their Relationship For…
- Redwood Voice
Crescent City Council Recap, Oct. 5, 2026Thumbnail photo of the Fred Endert Municipal Pool by Andrew Goff Among the items discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council meeting: City Attorney employment agreement: City councilors unanimously approved a five-year extension to an employment agreement they have with City Attorney Martha Rice. Rice became the city’s full-time lawyer in January 2022 though she had … Continue reading Crescent City Council Recap…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Mario de SolenniMario de Solenni passed away on Sunday, October 4. The Rosary will be Monday, October 12, at 7 pm, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The funeral will be Tuesday, October 13, at 11 am, also at St. Joseph’s. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either of…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Police Dispatch Logs - October 6Local law-enforcement calls and arrests for Tuesday, Oct. 6.
- Redwood Voice
Crescent City Harbor Aims To Have H Dock’s Water And Electric Systems Operable By Crab Season, Harbormaster SaysThumbnail photo: H Dock in the Crescent City Harbor District’s marina bore the brunt of the wave energy from the July 30, 2025 Kamchatka tsunami. | Photo courtesy of Mike Rademaker More than a year after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake on the other side of the ocean sent a tsunami into Crescent City, the Harbor … Continue reading Crescent City Harbor Aims To Have H Dock’s Water And Electric Systems Operable By Crab…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Police Dispatch Logs - October 5Local law-enforcement calls and arrests for Monday, Oct. 5.
- Redwood Voice
Three Years After Getting Grant To Build Restrooms, CCHD Commissioners Can’t Agree On LocationA proposed new location for public restrooms and showers — shown in green — is on Starfish Way about half a block from South Beach. | Images courtesy of the Crescent City Harbor District Three years after receiving a California Coastal Conservancy grant to build public restrooms near South Beach, the Crescent City Harbor District … Continue reading Three Years After Getting Grant To Build Restrooms, CCHD…
- Redwood Voice
Crescent City Harbor Recap, Sept. 30, 2026Thumbnail photo courtesy of Mike Bahr Among the items discussed at the Crescent City Harbor District special meeting Wednesday. Past censures: Resurrecting an old grievance, Harbor Commissioner Dan Schmidt said he’d been waiting “well over a year” to confront the accuser who sought to censure him — his colleague Gerhard Weber. Schmidt included the censure … Continue reading Crescent City Harbor Recap, Sept. 30, 2026…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Harbor Structural Assessment Limited by Stored Materials and ObstructionsCRESCENT CITY, CA (MPG) - The Crescent City Harbor District authorized a $112,612 structural engineering inspection project, but the engineering firm's own report acknowledges that stored materials and other obstructions prevented engineers from directly observing some portions…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Board of Supervisors Have No Questions Regarding AB 2059DEL NORTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) - At the Sept. 22, meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, Assembly Bill 2059 appeared on the consent agenda — the portion of the meeting where multiple items can be approved together without the individual discussion normally associated…
- Del Norte Triplicate
The Father’s Love Found in a WhisperGod’s deeper truths are often hidden like treasure for those who seek them (Matt. 13:44). Romans 8 offers foundational insights to a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. I encourage you to set aside time with the Holy Spirit and ask Him to reveal the powerful truths within this…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Third Time is a Charm for the TriplicateCrescent City, CA (MPG) – As of Saturday, September 25, 2026, the Del Norte Triplicate has its third owner in the last three years. It becomes one of the 20 community newspapers in the Messenger Publishing Group that covers Northern California. The aim is to keep the Triplicate…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Don’t forget about the Del Norte Healthcare District!In politics as in life, it is not possible to do everything I would like to. I would rather do a few things well than many things badly. Going into this election cycle, I decided to focus my energy on electing good people to the School Board and City Council. Both agencies are…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Partnership for the Performing Arts to present a vitual Walk-thru at Tolowa Center, September 30Nick Rail made an announcement at the Wild Rivers ing Arts and Civic Center Concert Hall. Symphony Chamber Concert Series held at the Unit- be held on September 30, 2026, at 6:30p-8:30p at the ed Methodist Church last Saturday. The Partnership for Tolowa Community Center located…
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Hunter Claims Elk Herded onto Private Property to protect their Right to LifeDuring the September 14, 2026 meeting of the Del Norte County Fish and Game Advisory Commission, a Sacramento-area hunter raised a troubling allegation concerning elk hunting in Del Norte County. The meeting was held at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, with…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Chamber Orchestra presents Musical ConversationThe Wild Rivers Chamber Concert last Friday at the CC United Methodist Church did not disappoint. Chamber music is classical music that began with small groups of individual players playing their own unique parts but without a conductor. Melodic ideas are passed from one…
- Del Norte Triplicate
VFW Hosts Second Annual 9/11 First Responders Appreciation Dinner to Honor Local HeroesOn September 11, the Del Norte County Veterans of Foreign Wars held their second annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner, honoring the men and women who continue to serve our community with courage and commitment. Nearly 60 first responders attended — firefighters, ambulance…
- Del Norte Triplicate
19th Annual Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Cultural Day Celebrates Community and TraditionSMITH RIVER — What began with a few sprinkles to freshen the morning gave way to sunshine for what was described as one of the biggest Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation Cultural Day celebrations yet. The 19th annual Cultural Day brought community members, families and visitors together in…
- Del Norte Triplicate
End of Summer Celebration: A Community Day of Fun and SunThis weekend marked the very first Summer Send Off at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds — and if the turnout was any indication, it’s a tradition that’s going to stick. Under bright skies and the easy energy of a late-summer weekend, 25 local vendors gathered for a lively…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Democrats’ FREE BBQ Campaign Rally: Friendly, Positive EnergyThis past weekend felt like Crescent City itself decided to roll out the welcome mat: sunshine, warm air, barely a whisper of wind — the kind of weather that makes Front Street Park feel like whar ir will soon become: the heart of our community. It was the perfect backdrop for…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Local Fishing Community Suffers Loss After Squid Vessel Runs Aground, USCG to destroy, not save, boatA local commercial fisherman is facing a devastating loss after a 58-foot fishing vessel carrying squid ran aground approximately 30 miles north of Point Reyes National Seashore. According to information provided, the vessel, captained by Rich Nehmer, went aground during…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Treasures of the Past Unearthed on Front StreetAs City crews continue their work giving Front Street a new look, they are discovering that beneath the streets of Crescent City lies a little bit of our community’s history. Recently, while digging approximately three to four feet below ground near the Cultural Center, workers…
- Del Norte Triplicate
“Crescent City is the most Haunted Place I know”The conversation froze. The K‑2 EMF Meter spiked red lights, signaling a sudden surge of electromagnetic energy in the dead center of the room. We stopped breathing. “Do you live here?” asked Alex in the sudden chill. He wasn’t just an investigator; as a Crescent City Ghost Tour…
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Vintage Sheriff’s Car “Otis” Rolls Into Fair Booth, Woman Struck; Cause Under ReviewA Thursday afternoon incident at the Del Norte County Fair raised safety concerns after a vintage 1954 sheriff’s patrol car—affectionately known as Otis—unexpectedly rolled from its display area and into a neighboring booth, striking a woman. The classic black‑and‑white patrol…
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Wild Rivers Market Reopens Following Rat Infestation CleanupCRESCENT CITY — Wild Rivers Market has reopened after addressing a rat infestation that prompted temporary closure and extensive cleanup efforts. The store reopened on Saturday August 8, 2026 with work hours from 0900-5:30 p.m.. According to the market’s press release, the store…
- Del Norte Triplicate
Surf Competition Success!Sea Wolf’s gathering of grommets focused on 1‑2 foot waves on the first day of August 2026. The Northeast Winds did not deter the group of stoked kids, their families or friends. Alex Landt started this surf competition last year for the kids to showcase their surfing skills and…
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Joel Bauer: Truth Builds Trust“People don’t make decisions logically. The majority of the time they’re emotional.” – Joel Bauer Every entrepreneur has experienced it. You know your product can solve a problem. You explain it clearly. You answer every question. Yet the opportunity slips away. So why does that…
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Dirt and Glitter Brings Art, Culture, and Wonder to the RedwoodsSome Sunday afternoons become memories that stay with you for years. This past Sunday was one of those rare occasions. Hidden beneath the towering redwoods, families gathered for a unique outdoor performance presented by Dirt and Glitter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
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Bee Sting Symptoms and TreatmentsWarm weather brings people outdoors—and into closer contact with bees, wasps, and hornets. For most, a sting is an unpleasant but manageable part of summer. The pain is immediate, the swelling annoying, and within a few days, it fades. But in rare cases, a sting can trigger a…