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100 percent Committed to Del Norte County, says District Attorney year term ends the first week of January 2029. And she will draw her salary, pension and benefits plan estimated to be $180,000 per annum. The move will effectuate in mid-July but did not seem credible. The Triplicate sought clarification of the interesting dynamic of the Micks’ move in separating herself for perhaps as long as 42 months while her mother needed family assistance. As the meeting began, DA Micks invited Chief Investigator A.C. Field to sit in. The Triplicate was not quite sure why Investigator Field was in the room; this was about a clarification of a family matter, not a criminal issue. Or was it? When asked to explain the downsizing move. Micks chimed in “What’s the big news here. I’m moving. I’m committed to the job I love and the people I serve.” Micks went on to say how difficult it remains to attract qualified

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Del Norte County District Attorney Katie Micks is moving. Is that newsworthy? Yes and No…Kind of depends on where you are moving to and does the move compromise the ability to legally serve. The Triplicate has learned the DA has sold her substantial home in Del Norte and she has bought another home in Eureka, and yet is moving to an apartment located in Del Norte. No, this is NOT a separation/ divorce situation. The family is quite intact. DA Micks husband and middle school-aged son are moving to Eureka, Micks’ old home town and take care of Micks’ mother who is sadly losing her eyesight. Micks says she will reside in an apartment whose location will not be disclosed by The Triplicate. Micks says 100 percent she will maintain her residency in Del Norte for the next 3 ½ years, until her six

candidates to fill vacant district attorney positions. Field quipped how difficult it is to recruit qualified law enforcement offices. What did these conflated discussion issues have to do with the DA’s move? Qualified residency to serve in the elected position of Del Norte County District Attorney remained the issue. The Triplicate asked the following question: “District Attorney Micks. Are you saying your family is moving to Humboldt County to take care of your mother?” “Yes!” Are your moving you child away from his friends and dis-enrolling your son from Crescent Elk Middle School because you are not happy with the education quality at Crescent Elk? “I have no issues with Crescent Elk,” said Micks. “My primary residence will be noted in my newly negotiated leased unit retorted Micks. I am committed to Del Norte.” The Triplicate realized why Investigator Field was

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Applications for units at two newly developed senior housing projects in Crescent City will soon be accepted by the City of Crescent City Housing Authority. Harbor Point Apartments Harbor Point Apartments, located at 655 H Street, will be ready for Courtesy photo occupancy in mid-October 2025. Del Norte Harbor Point is a three-story, 26-unit County District senior housing complex with a fitness Attorney area, laundry facilities, and on-site Katie Micks management. To qualify, applicants must be 62 and above with a housepresent. DA Micks does hold income not exceeding 50% of have some legal experience the Area Median Income (at or below in residency prosecution for $32,900 for a 1-person household, $37,600 for 2-person, and $42,300 for candidates seeking political 3-person). Residents at Harbor Point office positions. Many in the will pay a share of rent equal to 30% community felt City Councilor of household income, and the remainAlex Campbell and appointed der will be subsidized by the City Sheriff Randy Waltz were over prosecuted with felony / perjury of Crescent City Housing Authority (“CCHA”) through Project Based Please see 100 PERCENT Page 8 Voucher (“PBV”) assistance. All 26 units at the location will be subsidized by CCHA through PBV assistance. Applications can be obtained by visiting the CCHA office at 235 H Street or the City website at www. crescentcity.org. Income documentation, government-issued ID, and Social Security cards for all household members will be required at the time of application submission for placement on the waiting list. Applications for Harbor Point PBV assistance will be accepted as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 7:30AM at the CCHA office. Any applications for Harbor Point submitted prior to July 9 will be returned. Applications will be placed on the waiting list in order of time/ date received and applicants will be referred to Harbor Point property management for consideration of tenancy upon selection from the waiting list. More information about the Harbor Point Apartments can be found at the following website: https:// www.danco-group.com/projects/harbor-point-apartments Battery Point Apartments Battery Point Apartments, located at 1000 David Street, is a large-scale project which will ultimately offer 40 senior units and 120 family units. The senior units will be ready for occupancy in mid-October 2025. The family units are estimated to be ready for occupancy in late 2026, with a separate waiting list that will be established in the future. Amenities to the property will include a fitness center, laundry facilities, community room/garden, and onsite management. To qualify, applicants must be 62 and above with a household income not exceeding 40% of the Area Median Income (at or below $26,320 for a 1-person household, $30,080 for 2-person, and $33,840 for 3-person). Residents at Battery Point will pay a share of rent equal to 30% of household income, and the remainder will be subsidized by CCHA with PBV assistance. All 40 senior units at Battery Point will be subsidized by CCHA through PBV assistance. Applications can be obtained by visiting the CCHA office at 235 H Street or the City website at www. crescentcity.org. Income documenBY ROGER GITLIN tation, government-issued ID, and Country Media, Inc. Social Security cards for all household members will be required at In a Del Norte record time of 37 minutes at last Tuesday ‘s meeting, Crescent City / Del Norte Fishing Group co-Chair Andrea Spahn the time of application submission for placement on the waiting list. addressed the supervisors and thanked them and the community for Applications for Battery Point senior their support in helping persuade State and Federal government to unit PBV assistance will be accepted ease up on strict fishing quotas. Co-Chair Steve Huber will supply as of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 50 fish to Cal Poly Humboldt for species analysis. 7:30AM at the CCHA office. Any The Quillback stock assessment has been posted. Spahn shared a applications for Battery Point submitfish is considered over-fished if it is at 25 percent. The National Oceted prior to July 16 will be returned. anic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) determined all species of QuillApplications will be placed on the back were at 46 percent of inventory but that figure may be subject waiting list in order of time/date reto review. The STARR panel scientists may wish to omit some of ceived and applicants will be referred the newly-collected data (underwater camera) that could affect the to Battery Point property managepercentages. Spahn offered her appreciation to the supervisors: and ment for consideration of tenancy the courage for standing up and making their voices heard. “Now, upon selection from the waiting list. these agencies know who we are, supportive, strong and supportive. More information about the Crescent City and Del Norte will be closely observed. Hook and Battery Point Apartments can be Line protocol will now be followed,” said Spahn. found at the following website: www. The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) will meet batterypointapts.com in September and is not expected to recommend any curtailment of Interested parties are welcome to fishing in the Del Norte zone. contact the CCHA with any questions at 707-464-9216. Spahn addressed Harbor commissioners with the good news, last Wednesday. Now, Go Fish.

Mysterious Castle Rock… Birds Welcome, No Public Allowed

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The mystery of Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge is palpable. Located a temptingly-close .5 of a mile on Crescent City’s shoreline, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) oversees this magnificent 14 acre migratory bird sanctuary and mammal refuge. No Public is allowed atop the island nor the surrounding waters off Pebble Beach Driven and Washington Blvd. Absolutely no drones allowed. Prominent among its hundreds of thousands of avifauna is the almost-extinct Aleutian Cackling Goose which nests atop the plateau, 335 ft above the oft-times tumultuous Pacific. Observation points at Pebble and Washington provide a “birdseye” view of Castle Rock. For centuries. The Tolowa diNee foraged upon but never lived on Castle Rock. The Tolowa hunted seal foraged eggs, and fished the waters around Castle. Settlers moved in about 1850 and sadly took down the local native populations, a sad legacy. Please see CASTLE ROCK Page 3 Courtesy photos,

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Del Norte Fishermen: Go Fish!

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