Thumbnail photo: Concept art of the Del Norte County’s Providing Access to Hope mobile mental health crisis response van. Above: Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist Mariah Coats and two of PATH’s team members, Certified Peer Support Specialist Ryan Downs and Behavioral health Specialist Aaron Matthess. | Photos courtesy of Shiann Hogan
Del Norte County’s Providing Access to Hope, or PATH, program has responded to 27 calls for help since it launched nearly two months ago.
In a majority of those cases, the staff manning the new mobile mental health crisis unit have helped those individuals come up with a safety plan and have followed up with those folks, Behavioral Health Branch Deputy Director Shiann Hogan told Redwood Voice Community News.
But, while it’s a resource anyone, including law enforcement, can call upon, PATH is currently only available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday due to staffing issues.
April 3rd, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District 1; the deadline for the second installment of secured property taxes approaches; Del Norte Supervisors discussed the loss of Secure Rural Schools Program funding; cuts to California school nutrition programs won’t be affecting Del Norte schools; following the recent storms, Curry County officials declare a state of emergency; Yurok Citizen Stephanie Weldon is named Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity for the California Department of Public Health; “Hands Off Protests” against the Trump administration are planned for this upcoming weekend; new programs allow California prisoners and victims to reconcile; experts are concerned the recent Earthquake in Alaska will result in Mt. Spurr erupting; and California’s 2016 Conservation Plan for Gray Wolves moves to Phase 2. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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April 2nd, 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 continues to lobby amidst Federal funding uncertainty; DNUSD dodges impact from federal program cuts to free meal services; also the DNUSD Board of Trustees endorse SiteLogIQ energy audits of local school campuses; the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation encourages Tribal Citizen feedback on proposed Tribal Community Wildfire Protection Plan; 117 Hands Off protests in California against President Donald Trump’s policies are expected to kick off on Saturday; Chetco Community Library District receives a generous donation of $124,000; Josephine County Judge grants Disability Rights Oregon a preliminary injunction against Grants Pass over designated camping sites; the CDFW releases a progress report on the California Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future; and an earthquake creates a volcanic eruption scare in Alaska. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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Pointing out that Del Norte County’s apportionment is a significant part of its general fund, District 3 Supervisor Chris Howard said continuing to lobby hard for the Secure Rural Schools program is important, even though Congress didn’t include it in the budget it approved last month.
Howard, whose district includes the Smith River National Recreation Area and parts of Redwood National and State Parks, called the loss of nearly $1.4 million to the community huge. It’s huge for Del Norte County and huge for Del Norte County Unified School District, he said.
But, while he urged Del Norters to let their elected representatives know where they stand on funding for infrastructure and schools, DNUSD Superintendent Jeff Harris said the district has learned not to count on those SRS dollars.
April 1st, 2025 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from Caltrans District one; the school board signs SitelogIQ proposal; the Crescent City Harbor District holds off on an MOU for fireworks with the county; news on the recent Community Baby Shower at the Family Resource Center; the Chetco Community Public Library Districts receives a substantial gift of $124,000; the Yurok Economic Development Corporation selected Dylan Aubrey to join the leadership for the upcoming Reservation Economic Summit; information on the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Progress Report; two flue fires were handled by the Illinois Valley Fire District; and Disability Rights Oregon was granted a preliminary injunction against the city of Grants Pass. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native 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.
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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.”
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.
Thumbnail: Rock delivery and minor grading on Childs Avenue is among a list of planned repairs to unmaintained county roads for the upcoming fiscal year. | Photo courtesy of Del Norte County
Four Del Norte County supervisors on Tuesday agreed to finance repairs to public roads the county doesn’t maintain for a second year. They also supported a proposal to use that allocation as an incentive to get residents to take on that responsibility themselves.
That policy pitch came from County Engineer Jon Olson. He acknowledged that residents weren’t receptive to a proposed benefit assessment to pay for those repairs about 15 years ago, but, he said, an up-front investment might get them to change their minds.
“This Board is spending $50,000,” Olson said. “That could be the leverage or the carrot that we need to get people to take responsibility long term for the roads that they’re responsible to maintain instead of just spending out $50,000 each year.”
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.
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