Monthly Archives: November 2024

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The Restoration of Indian Creek – Redwood Voice Community News

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November 18th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; the Del Norte Sheriff’s Office’s new staffing plan draws in new hires; a look at the items discussed during last week’s Board of Supervisors Meeting; the Yurok Tribe completes the restoration of Indian Creek; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation conducted a necropsy on a recently beached whale; Nautical News from Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast; a re-cap of Cal-Ore Life Flight’s History serving our area; with ice currently being trucked in from Brookings, Crescent City fisherpeople search for a long term solution; tips for safe driving in wet conditions from the CHP; and King tide season has arrived. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Aaron Martin via the Yurok Tribe’s Facebook Page, which has been edited.

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A Peek At Pelican Bay’s Bachelor’s Program – Redwood Voice Community News

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November 15th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: an update on roadwork from Caltrans District 1; Assemblymember Jim Wood urges supervisors to reach out to his successor “sooner rather than later”; a dive into Cal Poly Humboldt’s Bachelor program at Pelican Bay Prison; the Wiyot Tribe sees 357 acres of their ancestral land returned; the marine update from Fishing the North Coast; the final wrap on the fall health checks from the Condor Restoration program; and the US Forest Service’s SRS funds are approved by the US Senate. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of Manuel Orbegozo for Hechinger Report, which has been edited.

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Del Norte Employees Association Rep Blasts Supervisors Over 5 % Raise For Department Heads

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Del Norte Employees Association President Norma Williams accused county supervisors on Tuesday of being stingy when it comes to increasing salaries for rank and file employees. | Screenshot

Norma Williams said she didn’t begrudge anyone a raise, but she criticized a proposal to increase department managers’ pay by 5 percent.

Williams, president of the Del Norte County Employees Association SEIU 1021, accused the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday of being “pretty damn stingy” when it comes to increasing pay for rank and file employees — those who do the bulk of the work and interact with the public the most, she says.

“We’re the ones the public sees … when they walk up to a reception desk over at Health and Human Services when they’re coming in for aid or when they go to Behavioral Health when they’re in a mental health crisis,” she said. “Far be it for me to say no to those higher up than us. However, they’re not the ones doing what we’re doing and, yet, when it comes to negotiating for salary increases, we’re being told to wait because of a salary analysis, which we all know is going to tell you the same thing — we’re underpaid.”

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Digawututklh Returned to the Wiyot Tribe – Redwood Voice Community News

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November 14th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: an update on roadwork from Caltrans District 1; Assemblymember Jim Wood urges supervisors to reach out to his successor “sooner rather than later”; a dive into Cal Poly Humboldt’s Bachelor program at Pelican Bay Prison; the Wiyot Tribe sees 357 acres of their ancestral land returned; the Yurok Tribe participated in the Native American Heritage Month parade in Sacramento; the final wrap on the fall health checks from the Condor Restoration program; a Cal-Ore Life Flight EMT receives an award for off-duty life saving; and the US Forest Service’s SRS funds are approved by the US Senate. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the Lost Coast Outpost’s Andrew Goff, which has been edited.

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Del Norte Board of Supervisors Roundup, Nov. 12, 2024

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District 4 Supervisor Joey Borges was absent. Among the items discussed at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting:

CDBG Application: Del Norte County will pursue a total of $600,000 in Community Development Block Grant dollars to allocate to CASA of Del Norte and the Del Norte Senior Center’s nutrition program. Four members authorized Administrative Services Manager Toni Self to submit the CDBG applications to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

According to Self, HCD announced in August that $34 million was available through the federally-funded CDBG program. HCD began accepting applications on Oct. 29 and will announce award recipients next spring, Self said.

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Del Norte Sheriff Retains Ability to Hire At More Advanced Salary Step

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Despite what the county staff report said, Del Norte Sheriff Garrett Scott told supervisors that he has used his ability to hire at a more advanced step in the salary schedule four times in the last six months.

Though they agreed that being able to hire at a level higher than Step A but no higher than Step C is a useful tool — one they allowed to continue on Tuesday — the Board was surprised at the sheriff’s news.

“It was less than three weeks ago when we had this conversation, and at the time it wasn’t a useful tool. As a matter of fact, I think you made some statements that it was a morale killer,” District 3 Supervisor Chris Howard said. “Obviously now you’ve corrected us in the sense you believe it has been used. I’m curious what’s changed with your perception in the last several months since the Board adopted this for you.”

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Parking Pavement Project Update – Redwood Voice Community News

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(Updated at 2:09 p.m. to correct an error. Del Norte County is behind the parking lot pavement projects.)

November 13th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: an update on roadwork from Caltrans District 1; updates on Del Norte County’s parking lot pavement projects; a dive into Monday’s City Council meeting; a look at Monday’s Veteran’s Day festivities; Crescent City receives nearly $3M for their planned Cultural Gateway & Beautification Project; the Yurok Tribe participated in the Native American Heritage Month parade in Sacramento; the California King Tides Project is requesting photos from the public of this winter’s king tides; what was discussed the recent Oregon State Marine Board Meeting; antibiotics are proving more ineffective than ever; and a Cal-Ore Life Flight EMT will travel to DC to receive an award for off-duty life saving. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the County of Del Norte’s Facebook Page, which has been edited.

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Jim Wood Makes Final Visit To Del Norte As Assemblyman; Supervisors Start Building 2025 Legislative Platform

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Though California’s election results aren’t certified yet, Del Norte’s representative in the State Assembly urged supervisors to build a relationship with his successor as early as possible.

During what was likely his final presentation to the Board of Supervisors before a new assemblyman is sworn in on Dec. 2, Jim Wood urged supervisors to make a list of priorities, work with similar counties to build a coalition and reach out “sooner rather than later.”

“I’m not sure if my Assembly seat’s been called, but the numbers favor Mr. Rogers — not the guy in the sweater, but a different Mr. Rogers,” said Wood, who represents California’s 2nd Assembly District and was Speaker pro tempore during the 2023-24 year. “It’s important that a relationship begin as early as possible. I hope he meets with all of you. If he [doesn’t] I’m going to find out and make sure he does.”

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Del Norte Says Thank You: Veterans Day Parade Offers Connectivity, Support

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Redwood School’s cheer squad show Del Norte’s veterans some love at Monday’s parade. | Photos by KFUG Station Manager Paul Critz

Lynn Herriott said it took 20 years for her to join a veterans organization, so she understands why some might approach a parade with mixed feelings.

Herriott, who was with the U.S. Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton during the Gulf War, waited for Crescent City’s annual Veterans Day parade to start. The Gasquet American Legion 548 commander says she’s not super vocal about her service — she understands the holiday may be painful, especially for those who have seen combat — but the parade shows veterans that people care about them.

It also helps connect them with veterans organizations like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Herriott told Redwood Voice Community News on Monday.

“I think maybe they don’t understand what the service organizations do, but we’re here for the veterans,” she said. “It’s good camaraderie because you’re talking to people who understand your language and understand what you’ve been through. It’s a good place to go if you’re feeling like you don’t fit in.”

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California King Tides Project Wants YOU(R Pictures) – Redwood Voice Community News

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November 12th, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: an update on roadwork from Caltrans District 1; an invite to a public meeting hosted by Caltrans District 1; paving progress updates from Del Norte County; info on what was discussed at the last Crescent City City Council meeting; Del Norte County honors its veterans; Crescent City City Hall seeks community input for Cultural Gateway Project; California King Tides Project asks for photos from the public; info from the Oregon State Marine Board quarterly meeting; and doctors struggle to develop new antibiotics, according to the Public News Service of California. 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!

Today’s news card image is courtesy of the California King Tides Project, which has been edited.