Eye on Del Norte
OPINION: The Latest Environmental Witch Hunt: Smith River Lily Bulb Farmers in the Crosshairs
Commentary and Opinion by Samuel Strait
There is an old adage: if you want to know something about farming, ask a farmer. Recently, there has been much ado about nothing when activists have come before various of the County’s boards and commissions to claim human activities are “poisoning the
Judge Follett Downgrades Felony Recommendation to Ensure Hooper Retains His County Position
by ROGER GITLIN
Del Norte County Assistant Administrative Officer Randy Hooper and his attorney George Mavris were all smiles Thursday as Superior Court Judge William Follett delivered a partial sentence that effectively rejects Trinity County’s recommendation that Hooper remain a felon.
Hooper, 44, exited Elk Valley Casino last April
Pacific Seafood to Consolidate Operations at Crescent City Harbor
Vacated Space Presents New Opportunity for Fathom Seafood
by ROGER GITLIN
Pacific Seafood will be vacating one of its two leased sites at Citizens Dock, creating an opportunity for Fathom Seafood to expand into Del Norte County.
Each site will have its own hoist. Harbor officials characterize the move as
City Council Endorses Letter of Support for Lower Elk Creek Wetland Enhancement Project
by ROGER GITLIN
The Crescent City Council has approved drafting a Letter of Support for the Smith River Alliance in its proposal to develop and restore 420 acres of the Lower Elk Creek basin.
The Elk Creek River divides Crescent City before emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
A Look Back
Opinion: Smith River Alliance’s Huckster Grant Werschkull Sells Deceit to City Council
Opinion by Samuel Strait
Had Werschkull dressed in magician robes, worn a pointed hat, and flourished a magic wand, the grift could not have been more obvious at the last Crescent City Council meeting on Monday, November 3. Werschkull, in the oily tones of a used car salesman, spoke at
Veterans and the Community Recognize Their Military Service
by ROGER GITLIN
Crescent City and Del Norte County took a break to celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday.
Veterans Day was created on 11/11/1918 at 11:11 a.m. as Armistice Day, officially ending World War I. In 1954, Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
The traditional