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Data is Imperative to Retain Fishing in Del Norte BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
The balance between a healthy, robust fishing industry and the multitude of agencies and governance overseeing vibrant and healthy fish is a delicate one. Last Wednesday, the Del Norte Natural Resources and Environmental Coordination Committee chaired by Supervisor Chris Howard hosted a presentation and discussion regarding fish stock assessment, data needs and current data collection programs by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries. The purpose of the meeting was for information sharing between the public and NOAA Fisheries staff regarding nearshore rockfish species. Besides an audience of local commercial and recreational anglers, four members of the Board of Supervisors, a Crescent City Councilor and City Manager Eric Wier were in attendance, observing. Here’s the background: Last August, the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) shockingly and abruptly shut down ocean fishing on the Northcoast. The remainder of the ocean fishing season was now over. The cause for the closure was attributed to the ubiquitous Quillback Rockfish no one seems to want or even care about. The charge Please see FISHING, Page 3
Del Norte to experience partial eclipse
BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
A total of 13 states, from Texas to Maine will observe a 100 % total Solar Eclipse, Monday, April 8. In California a partial eclipse of the moon crossing in front of the Sun, will occur between 11:15 and 11:35am, April 8. The next Solar Eclipse across the contiguous United States will be August 23, 2044. Warning: it is NEVER safe to look at the sun without specialized eye protection or a special-purpose solar filter. Other tips to enjoy the Eclipse: Glasses On, No Flashing, Apps like E lipse Guide and Solar Snap are very effective and keep your camera fully charged. Enjoy!
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The banned Quillback Rockfish
City Amends General Plan, Adopts Housing Ordinance construction of additional housing units to address the shortage of housing in the City. 1405 California, identified as APN as 118-403-002 is partially developed with a 7,050 sq. ft commercial building (formally California Auto Image) and is currently being developed with 16 residential units. By changing both the General Plan and Zoning designation from R-2/C-2 to R-3 for the majority of the parcel (except for the commer-
BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
During a dual Public Hearing, the Crescent City Council unanimously approved a Resolution amending the General Plan for 1405 California Avenue. On an accompanying Public Hearing, the council waived the full reading and adopted Ordinance 840 amending the Zoning designation for 1405 California Ave. The change allows for the
cial building) would increase the allowable residential density. The project would include an additional 40 dwelling units. The now 56 unit project would include 36 two bedroom and 20 three bedroom units. A separate Ordinance was needed to allow the dwelling designation. The changes to the General Plan and the Ordinance will effectuate 30 days after adoption, April 17.
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Supervisors agree to Send Board to National Counties Conference in Mariposa BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
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The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting its Western Interstate Region Conference in Mariposa, May 8-10. The event is the first NACo visit to California in many years. Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore, NACo 1st Vice President requested the participation of Del Norte at this event. 3rd District Supervisor Chris Howard is the County’s representative at CSAC, ) (California State Association of Counties) and asked to continue his representation a National level. 2nd District Supervisor Valerie Starkey requested her colleagues designate her as the NACo representative for Del Norte. “ We need to have an equity on our Board, she stated.” Howard remains the State Counties representative (CSAC). 1st District Supervisor Darrin Short is the
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