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CC Harbor Officials May Ask McGuire To Help Support Commercial Fishing; Crab Season Starts Jan. 15

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Crescent City Harbor commissioners are expected to ask State Sen. Mike McGuire to support Del Norte and Humboldt counties’ commercial fishing fleets.

The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will discuss sending a letter to McGuire, who represents the North Coast and is the highest-ranking member of the California State Senate.

Harbormaster Mike Rademaker said he expects commissioners to discuss the substance of the letter and then he intends to reach out to the Humboldt Bay Harbor District to coordinate on a joint message to the state senator.

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The Chetco Community Public Library Satisfaction Survey – Redwood Voice Community News

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January 6th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on Juno’s recovery and the CCPD Volunteer K9 Program; French Hill Road continues to be closed at mile marker 3.6; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; the Oregon Ocean Science Trust announces their end-of-year giving campaign; the Chetco Community Public Library releases the statistics from their satisfaction survey; a new California driving law hopes to curb pedestrian collisions at the crosswalk; and CalFood may lose over $50 million in funding this year. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org! every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of Chetco Community Public Library, which has been edited.

Articles, Community News, Education

Contract Negotiations Between Del Norte Teachers Association, DNUSD Stuck Over Salary Increases

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Thumbnail: Del Norte Teachers Association and Del Norte Unified School District logos.

Contract negotiations between the union representing local teachers and Del Norte Unified School District have hit an impasse with a dispute over salaries being the primary roadblock.

DNUSD is offering a one-time cash bonus of $750 per certificated employee. Del Norte Teachers Association negotiators are pushing for ongoing salary increases for union members. But with COVID dollars having run out and the potential for millions in budget cuts in the next few months, DNUSD officials say the district can’t afford the union’s ask.

DNTA President Amber Tiedeken-Cron, who teaches seventh- and eighth-grade history and math at Smith River School, doesn’t buy that explanation.

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“A-t’i Xwee-ghayt-nish: Still, We Live On” To Hit Local Screen Again – Redwood Voice Community News

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January 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; French Hill Road is currently damaged by a washout; a report on the atmospheric river that passed by; some new California labor laws that have just taken effect; California pushes to protect tenants with new legislation; California prevents schools from firing teachers for protecting LGBTQ students gender identity; California voters no longer need to bring their ID to the polls; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation announce another screening of their language movie; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; the Gold Beach Aquatic Safety Program expands with grant funding; the Chetco Community Public Library reveals the results of their satisfaction survey; Real ID becomes mandatory for domestic flights in May of 2025; a new driving law in California hopes to prevent pedestrian collisions near crosswalks; California’s “lemon laws” become weaker for the consumer; and CalFood may soon lose over 50 million dollars in funding. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org! every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the trailer for “A-t’i Xwee-ghayt-nish: Still, We Live On,” which has been edited.

Articles, Community News, Law, Youth

CCPD’s Volunteer K9 Team Brings Eclectic Skill Set To Del Norte; Juno’s Recovery Continues

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Thumbnail: Cain, a member of Crescent City Police Department’s volunteer K9 team, works on his human remains detection skills at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area. Above: The human members of the K9 crew, Cathy Schneider, Jenna Phillips and Gloria Bobertz pose with their canine counterparts. | Photos courtesy of Gloria Bobertz

Cathy Schneider and Gloria Bobertz began working with canines for different reasons, but they have the same philosophy in mind — a good dog never wants to stop.

They don’t have to instill this maxim in their 16-year-old colleague Jenna Phillips. Her dog, Juno, is still going despite being struck by a car last month.

“She’s starting to get up on her own,” Jenna said. “She can take a bunch of steps and she goes back down. The swelling has gone down a bunch. The bruises are gone. The infection in her belly is gone, and she’s more playful.”

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What’s New With California This Year? – Redwood Voice Community News

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January 2nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a report on the atmospheric river that passed by; some new California labor laws that have just taken effect; California pushes to protect tenants with new legislation; California prevents schools from firing teachers for protecting LGBTQ students gender identity; the Department of Water Resources announces revised allocations for the State Water Project; California voters no longer need to bring their ID to the polls; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reminds citizens to be mindful of the soil from graves in Howonquet Indian Cemetery; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation announce another screening of their language movie; the Gold Beach Aquatic Safety Program expands with grant funding; Real ID becomes mandatory for domestic flights in May of 2025; and California’s “lemon laws” become weaker for the consumer. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org! every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of Greg Thames via Pexels, which has been edited.

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Storms Support Statewide Precipitation Levels – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 31st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Curry County commissioners delay renewing finance and human resource director’s employment contract; an update on New Year weather from the National Weather Service; a New Year’s Day walk will be happening at Brookings’ Harris Beach; seeds will be spread over the former Klamath River reservoirs via helicopter; the California Department of Water Resources says the recent series of storms have helped boost statewide precipitation levels; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reminds citizens to be mindful of the soil from graves in Howonquet Indian Cemetery; the North Coast Rape Crisis Team receives a grant that will recruit more nurses and help Del Norte’s sexual assault survivors; the U.S. Postal Service warns of ‘smishing’ scams while expecting holiday packages; and the Chafee Foster Care Program celebrates 25 years of providing services to youth. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org! every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of Active NorCal, which has been edited.

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This Weekend Was All Wet; Atmospheric River Dropped Nearly 2 Inches of Rain on Crescent City

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A rain-soaked Middle Fork Smith River at the Nels Christensen Memorial Bridge on Sunday. | Photo by Jessica Cejnar Andrews

The atmospheric river that drenched the North Coast and Southern Oregon over the last few days dumped nearly 2 inches of rain on Jack McNamara Field between Thursday and Saturday, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.

The bulk of the rain — about 1.57 inches — fell on Saturday, meteorologist Edward Swafford told Redwood Voice Community News on Monday.

With the ground already saturated, water runoff brought the Smith River within a half-inch of minor flood stage at the Dr. Fine Bridge on Sunday, according to the National Water Prediction Service. The NWS issued a flood warning for the area near the bridge at 8:39 a.m. Sunday, warning that flooding was likely near the quarry on South Bank Road. That flood warning was canceled at 11:55 p.m., the Del Norte Office of Emergency Services posted on Facebook.

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Funding Fuels Fight for Sexual Assault Survivors – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 30th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Patrick Creek Road is closed due to slide activity; weather updates for the New Year weekend; Curry Commissioners delay renewing employee contract for their finance and human resources director; Oregon State Parks is hosting a winter whale watch until the 31st; the North Coast Rape Crisis team receives a game changing grant; USPS warns about smishing scams; less than half of eligible foster youth have access to Chafee foster services; and The X Games will be held in Sacramento every year through 2027. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

[EDIT: headline for Curry Commissioners has been changed to accurately reflect their finance and human resources director had their contract delayed, *not* fired.]

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org! every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.

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Working on the Old Wastewater System – Redwood Voice Community News

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December 27th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; an update on the Patrick Creek Road closure; Eureka’s National Weather Service expects high surf conditions this weekend; Curry County declines to renew their human resources director’s contract; the items discussed at last week’s Crescent City Council meeting; the forecasted winter storm could impact Pacific Power customers; ‘chaotic seas’ will be hitting our beaches through Tuesday; it’s Winter Whale Watch Week on the Oregon coast; the Army Corps of Engineers wants to help improve the Tolowa Dee Ni’ Nation’s 50-year-old wastewater system; the commercial Dungeness crab fishery is opening soon; December marks the Chafee Foster Care Program’s 25th Anniversary; and the X Games are coming to California! All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org! every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM, and KCIW 100.7FM at 6PM!

Today’s newscast image is courtesy of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation via their Instagram page, which has been edited.

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