June 18th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; Crescent City’s Downtown Master Plan will include Lighthouse Cove RV Park with help from an Economic Development Administration grant; local law enforcement come together in support of the Special Olympics Northern California branch; DNUSD’s E3 Program kicks off interviews today; the Junior Lifeguard Program in Southern Oregon expands to Coos Bay; multiple Jedediah State Park fires were intercepted by Cal Fire Humboldt-Del Norte; Cal Fire also acquires new state of the art fire response helicopter; Klamath River Renewal Corporation steers focus towards restoration of priority tributaries; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation gives thanks to the community for participating in Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; the Yurok Tribe sees its largest budget in their history; an adjustment to when Brookings City Council Meetings begin; Oregon Legislatures try to tackle massive funding package for Oregon Public Transportation budget shortfalls; and California lawmakers attempt to legalize a Senate Bill eliminating the sunset clause in the End of Life Option Act. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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June 17th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; information on DNUSD’s Summer Food Program; Crescent City Harbor Commissioners struggle with approval for Harbor Master’s employment contract; multiple Jedediah State Park fires were intercepted by Cal Fire Humboldt-Del Norte; Cal Fire also acquires new state of the art fire response helicopter; Klamath River Renewal Corporation steers focus towards restoration of priority tributaries; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation gives thanks to the community for participating in Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; the Yurok Tribe gets ready to begin their reliable green energy project for Yurok families; Yurok Tribal Police put out a warning for California DMV scam text messages; Southwestern Oregon Community College is holding a free presentation this Juneteenth; an adjustment to when Brookings City Council Meetings begin; Oregon Legislatures try to tackle massive funding package for Oregon Public Transportation budget shortfalls; and California lawmakers attempt to legalize a Senate Bill eliminating the sunset clause in the End of Life Option Act. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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June 16th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; an update on the Dr. Fine Bridge; DNUSD’s Summer Food Program officially begins; adult inmates will be housed in the Youth Opportunity Center during the jail rehab project; Crescent City Harbor Commissioner Dan Schmidt urges his board to reopen the Harbormaster search; the Yurok Tribe brings solar and micro-hydropower to their reservation; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urges Oregonians to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation; Southwestern Oregon Community College will host a free presentation about Juneteenth; and the West Coast Governors condemn US Health and Human Services Secretary. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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One of the four commissioners who approved Mike Rademaker’s contract as Crescent City harbormaster late last month is walking back on his decision, saying he questions Rademaker’s judgment on at least two issues.
Dan Schmidt, who was elected to the Crescent City Harbor District Board in November, says his suggestion to negotiate with Rademaker over his contract during a May 28 closed session meeting violated the Ralph M. Brown Act, California’s open meetings law. Though he was one of four who agreed to approve the contract, Schmidt says the Harbor District Board will again be soliciting applicants for the harbormaster position.
“Mike Rademaker has on too many occasions exhibited what I consider to be poor judgment in two distinct hemispheres,” Schmidt told Redwood Voice Community News on Friday.
June 13th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; an update on the Dr. Fine Bridge; adult inmates will be housed in the Youth Opportunity Center during the jail rehab project; Mountain School will receive staff cuts coming next year; the CCPD officer involved with the Surf Apartments shooting has been cleared of wrongdoing; the Yurok Tribe hosted the Second Annual Honoring Indigenous Women and Young Girls Event; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; a recap on the weekend Salmon Opening from Fishing the North Coast; the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation urges Oregonians to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation; and the West Coast Governors Condemn US Health and Human Services Secretary. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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Thumbnail photo: Consultants with NMR Architects, of Redding, are proposing a more open dormitory style layout rather than the row of cells that are currently at the Del Norte County Jail. | Screenshot
Though they echoed the probation chief’s sentiments that they didn’t want their employees “living out of a bag,” Del Norte County supervisors green lit a proposal to house adult inmates in the Youth Opportunity Center while the jail undergoes a significant remodel.
It was the less expensive option out of two members of a working group presented to the Board on Tuesday. Those group members, which included Assistant County Administrative Officer Randy Hooper and Del Norte County Sheriff’s Capt. Kyle Stevens, also asked the Board to consider using Measure R and capital improvement dollars to close a funding gap in the jail rehab project.
The Board agreed, but asked staff to continue to work to secure state funding for the remodel. Supervisors also directed staff to make sure Del Norte County Probation has input into where they will be housed when construction starts next spring.
June 12th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; construction updates of the Dr. Fine bridge; DNUSD’s Nutrition Services Director discusses a school wellness policy on nutrition standards; Mountain School will receive staff cuts coming next year; the CCPD officer involved with the Surf Apartments shooting has been cleared of wrongdoing; Crescent Fire and Rescue adds a Ford F-550 to its response fleet; a Del Norte county jail project update from District 2 Supervisor Valerie Starkey; DNUSD moves forward with plans to build a central kitchen; Brookings-Harbor school district offers free summer meals and the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers offer Summer Youth Snack Pack Program; Port Orford gains grants for Battle Rock Visitor Center renovations; the Klamath community celebrates ‘O Me-nok Village Day; the Yurok Tribe hosted the Second Annual Honoring Indigenous Women and Young Girls Event; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; and California ranks low in the nation for overall child well-being. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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June 11th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Cal Trans District 1; construction updates of the Dr. Fine bridge; DNUSD’s Nutrition Services Director discusses a school wellness policy on nutrition standards; Crescent City Fire and Rescue receive a new quick response vehicle; a Del Norte county jail project update from District 2 Supervisor Valerie Starkey; DNUSD moves forward with plans to build a central kitchen; Brookings-Harbor School District offers free summer meals and the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers offer Summer Youth Snack Pack Program; Port Orford gains grants for Battle Rock Visitor Center renovations; the Klamath community celebrates ‘O Me-nok Village Day; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to Tvm-chaa-me’ Day; the Greater Outdoor Access & Learning Program offers free camping experiences to Del Norte families; the ODFW reminds you to not interact with fawns and leave them be; Oregon Senators are alarmed over Integrated Ocean Observing System federal funding cuts; and California ranks low in the nation for overall child well-being. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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A Crescent City police officer has been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with the shooting death of 67-year-old John Spencer at the Surf Apartments on Feb. 17, Del Norte County District Attorney Katherine Micks concluded.
Officer Ethan Miller acted in justified self defense and in defense of others, Micks said in a written statementon Friday following an investigation led by California Highway Patrol Officer Adriana Warner. Micks stated she ascribed no criminal liability to Miller’s conduct during the Feb. 17 incident.
According to a summary of the officer-involved shooting, dispatch sent CCPD officers to Surf Apartments, 108 H Street, after receiving a report of a male subject in his apartment with a firearm possibly intent on harming himself. Miller and Sgt. Ed Wilson arrived on scene at about 4:20 p.m. and made contact with Spencer in his apartment.
Thumbnail photo: Fish tacos were on the menu for Del Norte High School students in this file photo from last year. Julie Bjorkstrand, Del Norte Unified School District’s director of nutrition services, presented an updated wellness policy and guide to the DNUSD Board of Trustees last week. | Photo courtesy of Josh Mims
Julie Bjorkstrand’s attempt to clear up confusion surrounding a wellness policy and accompanying guide turned into a plea for community involvement after questions about classroom birthday parties, cupcakes, pizza and other treats persisted.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires school districts participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs to adopt a school wellness policy. Such policies are required to include guidelines that set nutrition standards around food and drink sold or provided to students on campus during the school day.
Treats for classroom parties fall into the latter category, said Bjorkstrand, Del Norte Unified School District’s director of Nutrition Services, but it doesn’t mean having to give them up entirely.
