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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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Awarded Grant to Replace Citizens’ Dock BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) announces an $8 million award from the U.S Dept. of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) to completely replace Citizens’ Dock- a cornerstone of Crescent City’s commercial fishing industry and local economy. The funding, secured through MARAD’S Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) will enable CCHD to replace the deteriorating 1950s-era dock, which is at risk of failure, even while in remains vital for seafood unloading and intermediate transportation. The new Dock will incorporate weather-resistant materials, state-of-the art hosts, enhanced public viewing platforms and modern equipment designed to support the local fishing fleet and seafood-related businesses. Additionally, the new dock will improve accessibility for large trucks, forklifts and vessels, enhancing supply chain efficiency. CCHD Harbormaster Mike Rademaker acknowledged the teamwork and collaboration behind the grant. “The grant is a testament to the hard work of our team and the unwavering support of our community and partners. I would like to expend special thanks to our grant writers, Mike Bahr and Aislene Delane, with

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Citizens’Dock Community Solutions,” beamed CEO Rademaker. Congressman Jared Huffman played a pivotal role in securing the funding. Huffman stated, “It’s terriﬁc that DOT’s Maritime Administration understands the need

for important infrastructure improvements in the Crescent City Harbor. These funds will help modernize the port and improve safety, accessibility and resilience in the face of future tsunamis, ﬂoods and sea-level rise.

The Citizens’ Dock Replacement Project is part of the Harbor’s broader transformation into a resilient, economically vibrant port. With a total cost of $10 million, including $2 million in State and local matching funds,

Smith River Woman to be Arraigned

on DUI, Murder and Manslaughter Charges BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media Inc.

52 year old Shakiyla Bryant waived her right to a Preliminary Hearing Monday, November 18th. The Hearing involved the death of Winston Luttrell, 56. Bryant was charged with Murder, Gross Vehicular Manslaughter and Driving Under the Inﬂuence, while operating her

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Shakiyla Bryant

2018 Jeep Wrangler. According to the CHP, Bryant made a left turn from Mouth of the Smith Rd onto Highway 101 within Luttrell’s path of travel. Monday early evening, September 23. Luttrell was riding his 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on 101 when he was unable to stop, slamming into Bryant’s jeep. He was pronounced

deceased at the scene. The CHP conducted a breathalyzer test on Bryant who blew a .18. The legal limit to drink alcohol and drive is .08. After waiving her right to the preliminary hearing, the arraignment of the suspect was scheduled. Suspect will be back in court, Wednesday, December 11th at 8:30AM in Department 1.

Newsom Convenes Special Session BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media. Inc.

to Protect California Values istration, in partnership with the Legislature, as the Govenor begins... in his words, “shoring up California’s defenses against an incoming Federal Administration that has threatened the State on multiple fronts.” Newsom continued, “The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack- and we won’t sit idle. California has faced this challenge before- and we know how to respond. We are prepared and we will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.” The Govenor’s warning was not necessarily embraced by Del Norte County. President Trump prevailed over vanquished candidate Kamala Harris by nearly a 3-2 margin. Board of Supervisors Chairman Dean Wilson, speaking independently,

What are California’s Values? Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to discuss those Values when he convenes a Special Session of the Legislature December 2 at the Capitol, to address the Assembly and Senate on protecting California Values. Gov. Newsom underscores these Values are at risk, since the election of Donald J.Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The Proclamation will focus on bolstering California’s legal resources to protect • Civil Rights • Reproductive Freedom • Climate Action • Immigrants Families in the face of an incoming Trump Administration. This is the ﬁrst of several actions promised by the Newsom Admin-

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We want the State to focus on lowering our costs, increasing energy development, improving our infrastructure and restoring law and order. Californians (Del Norters) do not want to spend our taxes on illegal

Final Ballots Counted, Awaiting Certiﬁcation BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Some 1800 additional ballots were collated and counted, adding to the gross of Thursday’s total vote for the 2024 Del Norte County General Election. With some 200 conditional and provisional ballots yet to be counted. Positions remain unchanged and unofficial until Elections Clerk Alissia Northrup certifies the vote and sends the results to the Secretary of State’s office in Sacramento. Here is the currently tally for local offices: Crescent City Harbor Commission: • Annie Nehmer 4414 • Dan Schmidt 4392 • John Evans 3669 Devon Morgante 3449 Linda Sutter 1636 Harry Adams (write-in) 728 Measures H and I went down in resounding defeat. Measure H DNUSD $59 million bond (55 percent passage needed): NO: 5122 YES: 4788 Measure I, $120 million College of the Redwoods Bond (55 percent passage needed): NO: 5692 Please see BALLOTS Page 4

immigrants and resisting Federal deportation of criminals. The more the Democrat Party in control fails to recognize the winds of change blowing, Newsom will drive more and more voters towards the Republican Party.” Del Norte County Seal

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stated the following: “Gov. Newsom’s special session to resist the results of the election shows a true lack of understanding the election. Almost 45 percent of the (Del Norte) electorate voted for Trump, over 75 percent passed Prop 36 wanting to hold criminals accountable for their crimes, drug offenders to be forced into treatment. The Governor has ruined our California education system which was once the best in our Nation, devolving to 34th (in State Reading and Math scores). The price of housing, rent, food and fuel have made California too expensive for most minimum wage earners.” Wilson continued, “Gov. Newsom’s failure to understand the majority of Americans want change and do not want California to waste tax revenue ﬁghting the Trump Administration.

the new project builds on existing projects, such as replacement of the Harbor’s seawall, through the 2022 MARAD PIDP grant. Planning on the Citizens’ Dock Project begins immediately.

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