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July 20, 2026 CRESCENT CITY, Calif – Residents should prepare for significant traffic changes as the City of Crescent City moves forward with the next phase of its long-awaited Front Street reconstruction project. Beginning Monday, July 27, Front Street will be closed from U.S. Highway 101 thorough…
By Linda Sutter ·July 23, 2026
Today’s meeting consisted of several interesting points. One particular was posted in the consent agenda regarding the Del Norte Resource Conservation District, known as RCD. They silently approved of giving this district a county Counsel. What the public needs to know about this district is during…
By Linda Sutter ·July 23, 2026
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — A report of an unattended vessel circling in the ocean west of Battery Point Lighthouse on Thursday morning led to a coordinated search by the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Coast Guard, ending in the recovery of a deceased boater. On July 16, 2026, at…
By Linda Sutter ·July 23, 2026
The long Fourth of July holiday weekend proved anything but quiet for Del Norte County’s first responders. Between July 3 and July 5, the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside local police, fire departments, emergency medical personnel, California Highway Patrol, and other public…
By Linda Sutter ·July 16, 2026
The Crescent City Harbor District took another step toward its long-awaited seawall replacement project by selecting two firms to oversee key aspects of the effort. Commissioners selected Community Systems Solutions (CSS), represented by Mike Bahr and Benita Jangala, to provide grant project…
By Linda Sutter ·July 2, 2026
The Proposition 218 protest is over. The votes have been counted, the protests were insufficient, and the rate increases are moving forward. For City Hall, the matter may be settled. For many residents of Crescent City and Del Norte County, however, the real struggle is only beginning. Buried within…
By Linda Sutter ·June 11, 2026
Linda Sutter: Contributing Reporter
With many economists warning of economic uncertainty, rising consumer debt, increasing bankruptcies, and mounting pressure on working families across the nation, Crescent City residents recently received another financial blow. City Manager Eric Wier and city officials moved forward with significant…
June 11, 2026
Linda Sutter: Contributing Reporter
LAUGHABLE LAFCO — BUT NOT IN THE FUNNY SENSE On May 18, 2026, the Del Norte Local Agency Formation Commission — commonly known as LAFCO — held a public meeting at the Flynn Center chambers beginning at 4:00 p.m. One of the major agenda items before the commission was a proposal involving the…
May 28, 2026
At the edge of the Pacific, where fishing boats once symbolized survival, grit, and honest labor, the Crescent City Harbor had become something else entirely — a stage where power, loyalty, and financial chaos performed in plain view before the public. The image tells the story without apology.…
By Linda Sutter ·May 21, 2026
CRESCENT CITY CA - On April 16, at 1pm, while much of the working public was on the job, a small but determined group of Crescent City residents gathered outside City Hall to protest a looming financial burden: the proposed doubling of water and sewer rates. If approved, residents could see their…
By Linda Sutter ·April 23, 2026
On the morning of Jan 16. in Del Norte County Superior Court, the Crescent City Harbor District was formally held in contempt after its attorney, Ryan Plotz, failed to appear for a scheduled Writ of Mandate ruling initiated by plaintiff Linda Sutter. Commissioner Nehmer was present and, according to…
By Linda Sutter ·January 22, 2026
Among the most provocative early Christian texts ever recovered is the Gospel of Mary—a fragmentary manuscript that presents Mary Magdalene not as a marginal follower, but as a primary witness, teacher, and spiritual authority. Yet from the moment it entered modern scholarship, the Gospel of Mary…
By Linda Sutter ·January 22, 2026
How many independent oversight bodies have now documented the same failures — and what does that say about the system meant to protect taxpayers? For years, the Crescent City Harbor District has been the subject of escalating concern—not from a single disgruntled observer, political rival, or…
By Linda Sutter ·January 8, 2026
In a surprising revelation during Tuesday’s Harbor District meeting, Fiscal Officer Sandy Moreno announced that MARAD grant funds will be used to cover Harbormaster Mike Rademaker’s wages and those of maintenance personnel for the coming year. Moreno explained that $75,000 would be subtracted from…
By Linda Sutter ·November 6, 2025
With the closure and immediate resurrection of the local Triplicate newspaper last month, Crescent City officials have taken steps to ensure that residents remain informed about public notices and government actions. During Monday night’s meeting, the City Council introduced and approved Ordinance…
By Linda Sutter ·October 30, 2025
Located at 140 Marine Way, the Harbor Art Gallery continues to be a cornerstone of Crescent City’s growing arts community, offering residents and visitors a place to explore creativity, culture, and local expression. This month, the gallery spotlights Artist of the Month, Jed Hawkins, whose bold…
By Linda Sutter ·October 23, 2025
Before there was Home Depot, and long before Harbor Freight, there was — and still is — England Marine. Located on the North Coast, this cornerstone of Crescent City’s working waterfront has stood the test of time as the go-to destination for anyone serious about fishing, boating, and marine life.…
By Linda Sutter ·October 23, 2025
The Crescent City Harbor’s newest entertainment venue, Port O’ Pints, opened earlier this year and has quickly become a local favorite. Combining great drinks, good company, and a lively atmosphere, Port O’ Pints offers something for everyone — from casual gamers to live music enthusiasts. Located…
By Linda Sutter ·October 23, 2025
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