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SERVING DEL NORTE COUNTY SINCE 1879 Crescent City, CA

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024

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Public Observes City Groundbreakings BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The City invited the public for the groundbreaking of the pump track, July 31 and the next leg of Front Street road improvement, August 5. The pump track is slated to be the largest in the Northwest, eclipsing the recent pump track in Portland. Designed for bicycles, scooters, skateboards, anything with wheels, the pump track requires no peddling or human-generated propulsion. The pump track concept was developed from a $5 million grant from the California Statewide Park Program. These projects are part of an $8 million California Prop 68 Parks Grant. The groundbreaking are one of many funded projects slated to be built over the next 24 months. The Front Street Revitalization Project is also on the immediate horizon. Construction on Front Please see PUMP TRACK Page 3

Architectural concept of pump track, when finished by December.

Deep Bows From PPA and a Great Car Show in Smith River

Proposed architectural renderings submitted by the PPA

Car Show, in Smith River. Friday, August 16, a Show’n Shine event at the Casino from The Partnership for the 4:00-6pm will take place. Performing Arts (PPA) will be Saturday, some 125 magniﬁsponsoring a Beneﬁt Car Show cent cars, trucks, motorcycles and event at the 25th Annual Lucky 7 4x4s will provide your vehicular BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Partnership for Performing Arts Benefit Car Show, this week-end in Smith River

Pair Arrested on Rape/ Sex Charges at Crescent City Restaurant

Booking photo, Del Norte Sheriff

Unlawful sexual intercourse suspect Love Preet, Singh

Booking photo, Del Norte Sheriff

Rape suspect Dhruv, Mehta

franchises on U.S Highway 101 North have been arrested and charged with several sex-related charges with two underage employees.

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Two individuals who operate the Little Cesar’s Fast Food

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Dhruv Meta, 32 has been charged with Rape by Force / Fear. Suspect Mehta posted Please see ARRESTED Page 8

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Tribal Police Arrest Yurok Ofﬁcer on Domestic Violence Charges August 1, Yurok Tribal Police Sergeant Brian Donahue was arrested on felony serious domestic violence charges in Crescent City. The Tribal Police is cooperating with the investigating agency, the Del Norte Sheriff’s Department, and conducting an internal inquiry into Donahue’s alleged conduct. The Department placed Donahue on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation and potential prosecution. “The criminal justice system was established to ensure due process is applied equally to every individual, including law enforcement ofﬁcers. The community can expect full transparency from my department throughout this process. We put the community’s trust above all else,” said Yurok Tribal Police Chief Greg O’Rourke. “ I expect every member of my department to

embody the highest professional standards. Due to our unique authority, we have a responsibility to always adhere to the most rigorous code of conduct.” Donahue was arrested on suspicion of the following charges: inﬂicting corporal injury on a spouse/ cohabitant, assault with deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury. District Attorney Katy Micks will decide if Donahue will be formally charged with the above charges.