July 10th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City continues its efforts to fix pebble beach drive; Curry County tangles with BOEM; Crescent City locals voice their concerns over illegal fireworks; a rundown of Curry County’s Pride Month events; and a Josephine County commissioner got himself in hot water over an inappropriate comment. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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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July 9th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Crescent City submits a form to receive $6.6 million in compensation for Pebble Beach Drive; Curry Commissioners continue to push back against offshore wind development; a quick look at the agenda for today’s Del Norte Board Of Supervisors Meeting; lack of funding and housing challenges Oregon wildland firefighters this summer; and tips to stay healthy around wildfires. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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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July 8th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: a final recap of the chaotic events of this year’s 4th of July; updates on the week’s Caltrans projects; a warning from the Yurok Tribe on heat waves; protestors and business owners disagree in Curry County; Grants Pass cracks down on it’s homeless; Crescent City pursues Lighthouse Cove RV park upgrades; Oregon wrangles with a firefighter shortage; and the CDPH warns of the dangers of wildfire smoke. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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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Listen to the full audio version of this report, as taken from the Redwood Voice Community Newscast—or read it below! Thumbnail courtesy of Cory AG via Facebook, as a screenshot from a video taken at the time of the incident.
Forbes described Independence Day as the 3rd most dangerous holiday in the United States. This year has lived up to that reputation, with many incidents occurring throughout the night. The largest event was the explosion on South Beach at approximately 11PM, which injured 14*¹ people and left a 3 year old in critical condition, according to a post in the Del Norte and Curry County Scanner Feed Facebook group. The 3 year old has a crowdfunding campaign on his family’s behalf which has steadily gained support since the incident. Redwood Voice’s Monique Camarena was nearby and described the scene.
SEBASTIAN MONROE So you were at the Chart Room last night?
MONIQUE CAMARENA Yes, me and my brother wanted to try watching the fireworks from a new location. We’ve been going to Beachfront Park for years and years and we just wanted to try something different. But man, that was a mistake. Two big booms. While we were waiting for all the cars to leave, one lady walking her dog came by and told us what happened. Something. There was like a “ffsheeew-boom!” And I was thinking, oh, I hope no one got hurt, but people got hurt.
Video of the incident courtesy of Mikaela Mather.
This incident did not have any relation to the City’s official fireworks show, and according to the social media post, there were several fights that broke out immediately following the incident. This incident was classed as a Mass Casualty Incident, meaning they did not have enough units available to treat the injured, so they were designated with colors and sent to Sutter Coast Hospital depending on the priority of their designated color, according to the Facebook post.
Image of the incident taken by Izaac Herrera.
In addition to the explosion, there were several other dangerous situations developing last night, including a fight with a cook at the Apple Peddler, a potential overdose, a potential burglary, a fight breaking out near the boxing ring on South Beach, and a dumpster fire. Currently there is no official confirmation from the Del Norte Sheriff’s Office, Redwood Voice reached out but their offices are currently overloaded with last night’s event.
Earlier in the day during the parade, Crescent City had its first LGBTQ float, and while the reception was largely positive, there were some outliers who were very vocal about their displeasure. Redwood Voice spoke with Amanda Dockter, who was one of the 3 people involved with the LGBTQ float this year.
SEBASTIAN MONROE What was the reception like this year?
AMANDA DOCKTER It was a mixed bag. You know, there were some people there who were very happy to see us, and some people there who… were doing their best to, “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all,” and give you funny looks. And unfortunately, there were a handful of individuals scattered throughout the parade route who had some not very nice things to say.
SEBASTIAN MONROE Whenever you’re ready.
AMANDA DOCKTER Some individuals there started shouting expletives and things about sex acts against gay people and it was… kind of embarrassing for them. There were a lot of children present, as some of these individuals were shouting things back at us and the Pride float. I had to ask them, “Can we make a kinder choice? The kids are watching us right now,” and they continued yelling, things about “freedom of speech.” But it was kind of sad to watch these old men having their meltdowns but ultimately, when I walked away from that the kids were all for it – they were cheering, they were giving high fives, one even gave me a piece of candy. Overall the greater expressions of joy and gratitude from people we saw along the parade route really drowned out the expressions of hatred and ignorance we heard there yesterday.
Amanda Dockter (center in both) standing next to Del Norte County’s first LGBTQ Pride Float. Photographer unknown.
This year can’t be said to have been all bad, as the annual 5th of July beach cleanup is still on track for this year. Let’s let this year be a reminder to exercise caution around fireworks, and to spread compassion to one another. We will keep you updated as this story unfolds.
This report was written and recorded by Redwood Voice Reporter Sebastian Monroe for the Redwood Voice Community Newscast. Article edited and interviews transcribed by Reporter Persephone Rose.
*¹ This post was edited on July 6th, 2024 to appropriately reflect the number of injured during the South Beach explosion.
July 5th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the explosion on South Beach and other 4th of July festivities; roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the Yurok Office of Emergency Services’ PSA regarding the upcoming heatwave; embezzlement accusations toward the director of the Crescent City-Del Norte Chamber of Commerce are claimed false; a suspected arsonist is arrested in connection to the recent gear shed fire; Brookings business owners spray anti-windmill protesters while supposedly “washing their sign”; the Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass’s ordinance to ban the homeless from sleeping outdoors; Crescent City is pursuing a grant that will upgrade Lighthouse Cove RV park; the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host public meetings on next year’s big game regulations; and Free Fishing Day in California is right around the corner! All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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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July 3rd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the CCPD says there will be parking restrictions & closed streets on Independence Day; embezzlement accusations toward the director of the Crescent City-Del Norte Chamber of Commerce are claimed false; Nick Rail’s vision of a Performing Arts Center in Crescent City is coming to fruition; a suspected arsonist is arrested in connection to the recent gear shed fire; an update from the Yurok tribe on Klamath dam removal and watershed repair; the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host a series of online meetings this month; a heatwave warning for Pacific Northwest residents residing inland; said heatwave may result in PG&E shutting off power; and California’s free fishing day is right around the corner. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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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July 2nd, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Curry County leaders eliminate positions to better balance the budget; Nick Rail secures a second letter of support for Crescent City’s planned performing arts center; Oregon seafood producers express concerns about offshore wind development; an update on the progress of Klamath watershed restoration from the Yurok Tribe; this week is the Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance; the California Department of Fish & Wildlife makes the White Sturgeon a candidate for the endangered species act; Supreme Court cracks down on the houseless; a heat wave warning for Oregonians and Californians residing inland; and the aforementioned heat wave may drive PG&E to power down. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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 news card image is courtesy of the Yurok Tribe via their Facebook Page, which has been edited.
July 1st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; a look at Curry County’s special meeting last Thursday; Oregon’s state seafood commodity commission recently sent a letter concerning offshore wind energy to Governor Kotek; the Airport Authority sees to extend Advanced Air’s services past September; lack of dispatch services delays Del Norte’s Mobile Crisis Unit; this week is the Annual Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife makes White Sturgeon a candidate for the endangered species act; and the US Supreme Court cracks down on those without homes. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and tinyurl.com/listentoKFUG 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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