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DNUSD Spared From Cuts To USDA School Nutrition Programs

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Thumbnail photo: DNUSD’s Nutrition Services Department fresh fish tacos to Del Norte High School students last year courtesy of the Community Food Council’s Sea-to-Market program. | Photo courtesy of Michael Hawkins

(Updated at 8:27 a.m. to correct an error. Julie Carter Bjorkstrand, Del Norte Unified School District’s director of nutrition services, will travel to Sacramento as part of the California School Nutrition Association’s legislative action committee.)

Potential changes to a federal program that offers free meals to socio-economically disadvantaged schools will impact 2.4 million Californian students, but those in Del Norte County won’t be among them, according to Julie Carter Bjorkstrand.

Bjorkstrand, Del Norte Unified School District’s director of nutrition services, also said that a $660 million cut to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Local Food For Schools program won’t impact Del Norte schools.

“It’s actually not going to impact us because I didn’t apply for that grant,” she said. “I didn’t like the reporting. They didn’t have it fully fleshed out and so I didn’t feel all that comfortable applying for it.”

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DNUSD Is Getting New Vans, Training New Bus Drivers, Transportation Director Says

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Del Norte Unified School District is putting four new vans on the road, replacing an aging fleet that drew concerns from parents and staff who said they weren’t safe for students.

But since it will take  two or three weeks to be retrofitted to meet the district’s needs, DNUSD is still relying on those older vans, transportation director Chris Armington told the Board of Trustees on Thursday.

Providing an update  four months after parents and staff complained of warped brake rotors, leaking brake fluid and school bus seat belts held together with duct tape, Armington said his department had implemented a check-in check-out system for use of the vans.

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The FRC Community Baby Shower Recap – Redwood Voice Community News

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March 31st, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte supervisors discussed the allocation of public road repair funds; a recap of the recent community baby shower; Crescent City Harbor commissioners hold off on pursuing an MOU with the county regarding 4th of July fireworks prohibition; road related updates from the Curry County Roads Department; Yurok Citizen Dylan Aubrey was selected by the Yurok Economic Development Corporation to join leadership at the Reservation Economic Summit; the California Energy Commission supports Shasta County in opposition against the Fountain Wind Project; Immigrants’ Rights Groups speak out against the Trump Administration’s new immigration policies; and the California State Library is now offering a virtual selection through California’s Bookshelf. 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!

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School Board Signs Onto SitelogIQ Proposal After DNUSD Admin Says Potential $65k Fee Won’t Impact Staff

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Despite hearing from two skeptics who balked at the possibility that Del Norte Unified School District would be on the hook for $65,000, trustees endorsed a proposal from SitelogIQ to conduct energy audits of DNUSD campuses.

Del Norte Teachers Association President Amber Tiedeken-Cron was one of those skeptics. On Thursday, she pointed to the names of teachers that had been posted on the wall at the district office, asking trustees to keep them in mind when they think about spending money.

“We had put the names of every one of the teachers that received pink slips on the board,” she told Redwood Voice Community News on Friday, “and asked that the School Board keep our students and the names of the staff who have been given preliminary layoff notices at the forefront of every decision they make.”

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Yurok Tribe Deems Part of IMSA a Violation of Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act – Redwood Voice Community News

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March 27th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Councilors discussed changes to the emergency repair plans for Pebble Beach Drive; the grand reopening of Fred Endert Municipal Swimming Pool is set back a week; Pacific Power warns of potential storm induced power outages later this week; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking tribal graduates to recognize in their newsletter; posters made by local third graders portraying what they would do as mayor are on display at Brookings City Hall; the Yurok Tribe views the proposed Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area as a violation of the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act; with conflicts between wolves and cattle increasing, Modoc County considers declaring a local emergency; two proposed California bills will allow victims of climate change disasters to sue fossil fuel companies; counties with large amounts of federally owned land & who rely on Secure Rural Schools Act dollars are seeing funding cuts; with rampant flooding statewide, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management warns about scams; the USDA halts their deliveries to foodbanks statewide; and new Oregon legislation will help to protect insurance holders from deceptive practices. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

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Del Norte CAO Says Federal or State Loans May Be An Option To Finish Jail, Pyke Field Rehab Projects

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Thumbnail photo: Despite receiving about $3 million for much-needed improvements to the jail, Del Norte County Administrative Officer Neal Lopez says additional funding is needed. | Photo courtesy of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office

Del Norte County officials are looking to state and federal loan programs to complete needed upgrades to the jail and to the Pyke Field Sports Complex despite receiving roughly $3.5 million in Congressionally Designated Spending funds last year.

During a presentation on capital improvement projects that are either finished or ongoing, County Administrative Officer Neal Lopez said staff is working on applications for a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan and a potential loan through the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, or Ibank.

Staff have also decided that tackling the Pyke Field rehabilitation project in phases would be the best path forward, he said.

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Are You Ready For Tomorrow’s Tsunami Drill? – Redwood Voice Community News

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March 25th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from CalTrans District 1; information on the tsunami drill planned for tomorrow; Curry County Commissioners approved the transfer of four vehicles to Brookings Police Department for their K9 program; Sunset High School becomes one of only three NorCal schools to be named 2025 California Model Continuation School; DNUSD Trustees approve the proposed internet upgrades planned for Del Norte County’s Schools; fish related facts and figures from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; the California Department Of Fish & Wildlife is seeking artists for this year’s duck stamp art contest; a look at the Department of Public Health’s annual student vaccination rate report; proposed bills will allow health insurance coverage for mental health care; and a look into Oregon’s House Bill 3835. 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!

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Sunset High Achieves Model Continuation School Status, Recognized For Field Trip Program

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Though he cast a wide net, Tony Fabricius said he was surprised at how many people showed up to advocate for Sunset High School.

Hoping that his school would be singled out as a Model Continuation High School for a second time, Sunset High’s principal hosted a representative with the California Department of Education last summer.

In addition to combing through its attendance and student achievement data, the CDE rep also met with stakeholders including parents, students and business owners and other community leaders. Fabricius said he sent out 22 invites and was surprised when “something like 20 people showed up.”

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Curry Loans Cars For K9s, Prompting Rehashed Grievances – Redwood Voice Community News

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March 24th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Councilors consider cramming underground electrical distribution lines into Front Street’s reconstruction; advanced warning about the Tsunami Alert system test on March 26th; Curry County Commissioners approved the transfer of four vehicles to Brookings Police Department for their K9 program; qualifications for California Earned Income Tax Credit; Oregon Department of Transportation’s Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan improvements kick off construction in Brookings; fishy facts and figures from Fishing the North Coast; bird populations across the United States are in decline; the City of Brookings is seeking input on suggested park improvements; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking artists for this hunting season’s duck stamp; and proposed bills for mental health insurance coverage. 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!

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Alexandre Family Farm Defendant in New Lawsuit – Redwood Voice Community News

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March 21st, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: road work updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City Council discusses undergrounding utility lines; awards given at the LEADN ceremony; information about the California Earned Income Tax Credit; DNUSD agrees to new internet infrastructure at local campuses; the Oregon Department of Transportation begins improving the Oregon Coast Bike Route; Curry County declares an emergency due to severe rainstorms; the Alexandre Dairy lawsuit wages on; Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s 2025 Business Meeting; bird populations are declining across the US; Pacific Power contributes to Project HELP; and weekend weather warnings from the National Weather Service. 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!

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