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Assemblyman Chris Rogers Visits Humboldt

Thumbnail and other photos by Persephone Rose.

Dozens of constituents cornered Assemblyman Chris Rogers in what would have been an otherwise cozy nook of the Familia Cafe last week. 

They were packed so tightly that even gaining entry to the building proved to be a challenge, let alone getting close enough to hear the assemblyman’s responses to the crowd’s questions. Fortunately, Field Rep. Heidi McHugh asked the crowd to give others a chance to come forward, rescuing those who could hear little more than the murmuring crowd and bustle of a working cafe.

Rogers, former councilmember, and, for a time, the mayor of Santa Rosa, was elected to the California State Assembly’s 2nd district last year. His district covers Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Trinity counties.

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Trout Season Opener Kicks Off This Weekend – Redwood Voice Community News

April 24th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte County Supervisors greenlit the use of $2.4 million in Pacific Power work credits to underground utility lines around Crescent City’s Southern entrance; items discussed at Monday’s Crescent City Council Meeting; DNUSD is looking for future Special Education teachers; multiple local agencies work together to tackle a brush fire near the Lake Earl Wildlife Area; a summary of the CAPC flag raising and vigil that took place earlier this month; California’s trout season opener kicks off on Saturday; Brookings City Council adopts their proposed vacant property registration ordinance, charging owners of vacant properties a $25 annual fee; Business Oregon puts out a survey to gauge the impacts from tariffs; in addition to being responsible for global warming, climate change also influences pollen levels; the Oregon Department of Forestry invites Oregonians to weigh in on draft annual operations plans for state forests; and more than 50 Elected Officials signed onto the California Polluters Pay Superfund by Earth Day. 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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Yurok Tribe’s Restoration “Changing Planet” Feature Airs Tonight – Redwood Voice Community News

April 23rd, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Del Norte Senior Center faces funding uncertainty; DNUSD is looking for future Special Education teachers; Old Mill Road brush fire gets stomped out at 38 acres; California’s 2nd Assembly District Representative visits Crescent City; Del Norte County’s Assistant Administrative Officer is charged with a felony hit and run; California’s trout season opener kicks off on Saturday; California Fish and Wildlife Officials announce a third consecutive salmon season closure; Yurok Fire Department is hosting a Cultural Burning Seminar in June; PBS’s “Changing Planet” airs Yurok dam removal and restoration efforts episode tonight; Business Oregon puts out survey to gauge tariff impacts; and more than 50 Elected Officials signed onto the California Polluters Pay Superfund by Earth Day. 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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Chris Rogers Gets Coffee with Constituents – Redwood Voice Community News

April 21st, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Curry County Commissioners are hesitant to sign over authority of the $300,000 in opioid treatment funds to the Sheriff; Brookings Mayor Isaac Hodges declined his appointment as Commissioner Brad Alcorn’s replacement; the Del Norte Sheriff’s Office is seeking community input regarding an arson case; California Assemblymember Chris Rogers hosted a community office at Paragon Coffee House Wednesday; Del Norte Child Care Council’s Little School of the Redwoods preschool program will cease operations August 22nd; nautical news from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; Brookings Police Department takes a moment to acknowledge their 911 dispatchers; April 27th Brookings will be celebrating Elmo Williams Day at the Capella by the Sea; the Yurok Watershed & Roads Department is offering a heavy equipment operator training program; the BBC and PBS cover the Yurok Tribe’s dam removal in their documentary series “Changing Planet”; topics discussed by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation at Crescent City’s recent economic summit; and information on fire restrictions from the Gold Beach Fire Department. 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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Curry Commissioners Delay Jail Grant – Redwood Voice Community News

April 18th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Pebble Beach Drive reopens after a prior winter rainstorm; the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office is requesting community help for an ongoing investigation; the Curry County Board of Commissioners calls for a workshop pertaining to their Jail Grant; Brooking City Council approves a vacant property fee; the Mayor of Brookings and Chief Nursing Officer of Curry Health Network, Isaac Hodges, has been appointed as a new Curry Commissioner; the Brookings Police Department shows appreciation for their 911 Dispatchers; the DNUSD community update from Superintendent Jeff Harris; a Public Service Announcement from the Del Norte Child Care Council; a fire safety reminder from the Gold Beach Fire Department; information on the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s presentation from the 2025 Economic Summit; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation invites the community to support the upcoming Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Walk; the Yurok Watershed Restoration and Roads Department is seeking trainees, as well as a coordinator; the CDFW announces their Golden Mussel Response Framework along with $1 million in grant funding; a Hands Off rally will be taking place tomorrow in Grants Pass; and some helpful tips to combat this years allergy season. 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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Commercial Salmon Fisheries Closed for 3rd Year in a Row – Redwood Voice Community News

April 17th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; North Coast Rape Crisis team’s executive director issued a call to action to Del Norte County supervisors; Brookings City Council approved an ordinance to require an annual $25 payment from owners of vacant properties; a community update from DNUSD superintendent Jeff Harris; the State of California has developed a Golden Mussel Response Framework to address the invasive species; California’s commercial salmon fisheries will remain closed for the third year in a row; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation recognized April as alcohol awareness month; Del Norte’s 3rd annual Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Walk is coming up in May; Grants Pass will be having a Hands Off rally this weekend; and tips to aid allergies this season. 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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NCRCT Seeks Help Amidst Federal Funding Freeze – Redwood Voice Community News

April 16th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; North Coast Rape Crisis Team seeks help during federal funding freeze; the weekly update from DNUSD; CDFW announces the Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan; the PFMC recommends limited fishing for recreational ocean salmon fisheries for a third year in a row; National Park Week begins this weekend; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month; owner of Whitethorn Valley Farm sees a plummet in cannabis market as farmers face tax deadlines; a virtual power plant bill will go before the California State Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee next week; and the Pacific Power foundation announces over $300,000 in grants for safety, health, and wellness programs. 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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Today’s Emergency Shelter & Micro Village Town Hall – Redwood Voice Community News

April 15th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a summary from the Crescent City Harbor District’s recent Commission Meeting; the Harbor District unveils their development plan; DHHS and Del Norte Mission Possible will be hosting a meeting to give more information on the county’s emergency shelter and micro village project; DiRT & Glitter brought the experience of vertical dance to youth with the help of the Roots and Wings Dance Camp; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife presents their new plan on Black Bear Conservation and Management in California; information on this year’s National Park Week; Humboldt Cannabis Cultivators get their tax deadline moved in light of recent struggles; a Virtual Power Plant bill is soon to go before the California State Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee; and Pacific Power announces over 300,000 in grant monies to support safety, health and wellness programs. 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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‘We Need To Hear From People In Our Community’

Thumbnail photo: Courtesy of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team

Amanda LeBlanc issued a call to action last week.

Appearing before the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, the executive director of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team accepted a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. But with a $500,000 grant that pays for five sexual-assault response team nurses in Del Norte County at the mercy of the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze, LeBlanc urged local elected officials and other Del Norters to reach out to their state and national representatives.

“We’ve been told by our lobbying agencies that they are really sick of hearing from us because they understand that we like our jobs and we would like the funding,” she said. “We need to hear from people in our community who are not directly affected by these funds.”

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Roots & Wings Dance Camp – Redwood Voice Community News

April 14th, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; funding cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services puts Del Norte County Library’s Zip Books Program in peril; a Del Norte High School Sports update; Crescent City Harbormaster Mike Rademaker will continue his role as harbormaster for the next three months; TCA Architects Planning Director Chris Williams showed harbor commissioners his power point of proposed plans for the harbor area; a new upgrade to the water system will make the water tank on Wonder Stump Road obsolete; a dive into the Roots & Wings Dance Camp; the City of Brookings is looking for volunteers to keep the Capella by the Sea Chapel open; and an increase in rabid fox calls in Josephine County. 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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