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Fire and Rescue Conducts Training Exercise on Blighted Property

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

In months-long preparation, Del Norte Code Enforcement joined forces with Crescent City Fire and Rescue to remove a long-standing vacant blighted home what was formally 504 W. Cooper Ave. Months-long planning and seeking appropriate permits, the scheduled burn was set for August 13 at 6PM. The purpose of the burn was two-fold: a rare opportunity to conduct valuable training for some thirty volunteers and the removal of one blighted single family dwelling, besmirching the neighborhood.

Battalion Chief James Weiland was on site since 1PM preparing every detail for the burn exercise. Retired Fire Chief Bill Gillespie set multiple igni-

tions about the structure avlaze and Chief Kevin Carey was on hand to explain the anatomy of the burn. “I’m so proud of our volunteer men and women who seamlessly worked in a team effort that eesembled a concert symphony. Eight fire units (apparati) were on hand to control street traffic ic and pumping of water. In all, four to six training fires were conducted during the exercise. Assisting in the training was Pelican Bay State Prison fire crew

Special thanks to Cal Fire for answering all ﬁreworks calls during the exercise.

As the structure smolders to dust. Code Enforcement will clear the lot. The receiver of the property will hold title and prepare the lot to be sold or a comparable structure will be build a new home for sale.

Mills Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison

BY ROGER GITLIN

Country Media, Inc.

The mood was somber in Darren McElfresh’s courtroom Monday for the sentencing of Levi Mills, 34, as he was sentenced to ﬁve years in state prison for violation of Penal Code 18715, the crime, The crime is a felony to recklessly possess such devices on a public street or highway, near any building, private habitat or near any vehicle or vessels carrying passengers. The sentence is ﬂexible for two, four or six years.

Mills received a two year prison sentence

with an enhancement of additional three years for causing great bodily harm and aggravating circumstances. Last July 4th 2024 mortars and unclassed illegal ﬁreworks injured 14 individuals on South Beach and four year old Baby B, who survived critical injuries including a collapsed lung. Baby B has survived and his parents say his recovery was a miracle The still-four year toddler is undergoing skin grafting. Indeed, he is lucky to be alive. Victim survivor statements were stunning and emotional. Some of the victims

shared the impact stories on themselves.

At least two victims blamed the premature deaths of their spouses because of the explosions.

District Attorney Katie Micks showed her support for mitigating Mills’ sentence. Micks praised Mills cooperation in the investigation. Defense counsel David Cooper echoed a predictable similar empathetic statement. All, including Judge McElfresh, were quick to acknowledge, the offense was not intentional and was the ﬁrst and only crime ever committed by Mills; nonetheless,

Judge McElfresh followed the law and did his job well with complete professionalism. Mills, a new father, will serve at least 85 percent of his sentence, as the felony is a strike: four years, six months. Other court costs and civil damages totaled about $3600. Mills was taken into

custody after sentencing , to be transferred to Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The message was clear based on this past July 4th recognition. The event was sans private ﬁreworks, celebrated America’s birthday was safe, calm and quite enjoyable. There were no incidents.

130 CHP Ofﬁcers Join State’s Law Enforcement Family

New Lt. Commander starts his new position at Crescent City O ce.

BY ROGER GITLIN

Country Media, Inc.

In its quest to recruit 1,000 new officers, the California Highway Patrol graduated 130 recruits fresh off 26 week intensive training in all aspects of modern day law enforcement. Four of the now-CHP officers were dispatched to the Crescent City office, effective August 11.

The New recruits are:

• Kaio Ashcraft, Menifee

• Adam Garcia.l, Bakersﬁeld

• Alan Gonzalez, Alpaugh

• Edwin Gonzalez, Los Angeles

The Crescent City Ofﬁce has a new commander. 27 year-veteran

Lieutenant Franco Castro has

been appointed the new commander of the CHP ofﬁce.

Lt. Castro oversees operations in Del Norte with 17 ofﬁcers, three of whom are Sergeants.

Lt. Castro s philosophy is a simple one. “Always treat the public with the utmost respect. You don’t what know what kind of day the driver you pull over is having. If that person is having a bad day, the ofﬁcer’s contact with driver may very make the difference if the driver goes over that line.” Castro spent the majority of his career patrolling the Coachella and Morogo Valleys in hot. hot, hot southern California. He’s already embraced the cool climate of Crescent City.

Lt. Castro is extremely proud

of the CHP reputation as.the premier law enforcement agency in the State. He encourages the public to contact him if the citizen experiences any negative encounter with a member of his staff.

On a person note, Lt. Franco Castro is a huge AYSO fan where he helped organize the youth soccer league in the Coachella Valley. He cautions every stop his officers make is a possible DUI / Drug stop. One of the new charges implemented is all officers will be equipped with body cameras to monitor each and every call. Welcome to Del Norte Lt. Castro and the four rookies assigned to the Crescent City Office.

Harbor Seems to have Difﬁculty in Making a Decision

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The frustration of the ﬁve member Board of Commissioners was palpable. The latest brouhaha involved the discussion of a competing Request for Proposal (RFP) by grants writer Mike Bahr.

On record and submitted is a valid proposal from McGraw First Development, nine months in the making, for a lease to begin allowing expedient asphalt work on both RV parks, before the rainy season begins. A one hour discussion ensued initiated by Commissioner Dan Schmidt who spoke for almost 25 minutes, introducing seemingly endless minutiae which not only touched the current Bahr proposal but meandered the entire breadth of the necessity and purpose of RFPs in general. It was painful to observe or comprehend.

One such RFP concern included a zoning issue that the current location of the parks should consider “preventing the construction of a skyscraper.” Crescent City has no skyscrapers

The attorney for McGraw First Development Thomas Gruenbeck suggested this project need not employ the RFP process at all. His comments seemed to fall on deaf ears.

When it came to making a motion on the RFP, all parties were mired in a sea of ignorance and confusion. What were the changes to be made on the tedious document covering a myriad of items? Bahr attempted to cobble a new agreement, forthwith but the confusion was omnipresent. No decision was made and without knowing the proposed changes in writing, the item was passively tabled.

Meanwhile, the endless discussion and chaos ensues.

Breaking news at press time in a Special Meeting…Commissioners approved another RFP the next day of a one subject agenda, ﬁnally approving the RFP on a 4-1 vote, Commissioner Annie Nehmer dissenting. The commission next meets Wednesday, August 27 at 2PM at its Citizens Dock ofﬁce.

Courtesy photo 404 Cooper (BEFORE)

Courtesy photo permitted fire burn in process (AFTER)

Courtesy photo, from Baby B family.

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Top Left - Convicted illegal fireworks / mortars individual (L) Levi Mills with Megan Warner, not charged in mass casualty incident, July 4, 2024

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Four rookies and new Lt. Commander join CHP office in Crescent City (L-R) and home towns. Franco Castro, Lt. Commander, La Quinta Edwin Velasquez, Los Angeles; Adam Garcia, Bakersfield; Kaio Ashcraft, Menifee; Alan Gonzalez , Alpaugh

Opinion & Letters

Guest Commentary - Opinion by Samuel Strait

What Happens When Your Local Governing Board Doesn’t Listen

I can’t remember a time when a governing board in Del Norte County actually addressed the needs of a majority of its citizens. It has almost come to a point where I find little of value in being represented by an elected supervisor to look after the needs of the citizens they are supposed to represent. Too often the very concept of representative government seems to elude even the most active of representatives and they become enmeshed in the minutia of irrelevance when and if the few times the board is faced with making a decision.

Sure, the public gets the obligatory public comment period of three minutes, when the chair remembers to ask, to hopefully signal what is important and what is not to the board. Sure, the public can write, phone, email, text, or speak in person to their representative. Yet, how often does the public get the attention from those governing bodies when their actions are not in the best interests of the public. Good luck public as it is clearly not happening.

It is a regular complaint by the public the reason the attendance at meetings locally is not the public has little to say, but the unmistakable feeling they are not being heard. Over several years of attendance at County Board of Supervisor meetings, speaking on multiple subjects of concern which are not mine alone, I have found several boards in succession, the most recent version being the worst, assume because the room is not full of citizens voicing the same concerns, the concerns are not worthy of consideration.

Individual supervisors giving board reports about topics which concern them individually, but do not necessarily resonate in the community at large and no venue to voice opposition. The consent agenda which consists of a majority of the County’s business passed unanimously at each meeting with little to no discussion. Few items in the remainder of the agenda continue to elicit little discussion followed by a near one hundred percent vote to approve: Rubber stamping at its finest.

It is bewildering when what appear to be regular, normal people get themselves elected will quickly forget everything they promised and become mindless, rubber-stamping robots with little concern for the welfare of those electing them to office. Worse yet are elected officials on the board clearly acting above their ability. Representative government at its finest moments.

It is true, elections have consequences. If the electorate choses dysfunctional representatives the electorate suffers. While there are options to remove those who are not up to the task set by the electorate few are ultimately removed, and the governing body continues to stumble. What happens to the electorate when the entire board no longer listens to their public? The public suffers! Are you listening now Del Norte Board of Supervisors? Probably not. At least I have never found the current BOS amenable to listening to the public. Shameful!

While I realize there are as many reasons as there are people for not getting involved in our political process, it only works if people are engaged. The culture of politics needs the kind of change currently happening on the Federal level for to country to remain serving its citizens to their benefit. The same can be said for our county government. This has not happened for a very long time, and it is past due. Del Norte County government must not be for the few, as it is now, but for everyone.

This County desperately needs better elected leadership. People who can think, make good decisions, eliminate government waste, and stop perpetuating government funded poverty and dysfunction. Are you listening Supervisor Wilson? Are you listening Supervisor Howard? Are you listening Supervisor Short? Are you listening Supervisor Starkey? Are you listening Chair of the Board Borges? Poverty, Homelessness, High Crime, Drug Use, Illegal immigration, government program dependency are not

What you have been doing is making those

Guest Commentary - Opinion by Rivers Drown “Waiting to Celebrate”

I just filled up my truck with diesel at the local Elk Valley casino because as most people know, it has the lowest prices in town. it’s still pretty difficult to celebrate at $4.40 per gallon. It’s $5.39 everywhere else in town. (diesel fuel at the time of this writing).

I just returned from a trip to Colorado to visit family and, of course, I paid close attention to fuel prices.

As one would imagine, fuel prices dropped lower and lower the further away from California we travelled. The following prices represent diesel fuel.

First fuel stop: Bend, Oregon at $3.95 per gallon. Already a .45 per gallon savings.

Second stop: Ontario, Oregon at $4.28 per gallon. A bit of a jump but still a .12 per gallon savings.

Third stop: Heyburn, Idaho at $4.08 per gallon. A slight drop and a .32 per gallon savings.

Fourth stop: Price, Utah at $3.69. A .71 per gallon savings. Finally, last stop: Delta, Colorado at $3.44 per gallon. Wow! A .96 per gallon savings.

Now, one would think that with all those oil refineries right here in California, it would be easy to refine oil and ship fuel anywhere in the State very easily which in turn would keep prices down.

But refineries in California are either being shut down or voluntarily moving out of state due to heavy regulations in California.

In April of this year, Valero Energy Corporation announced that its subsidiary company Valero Refining Company-California had submitted notice to the Cali-

fornia Energy Commission of its intent to cease refining operations at Valero’s Benicia Refinery by the end of April, 2026.

This is in addition to the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery already scheduled to close by the end of this year.

Congressman Vince Fong stated, “Our fuel supply is in jeopardy. This is not a distant concern. This is not an academic conversation. This is happening right now.” As reported by Fox26News.

Gas Buddy-dot-com’s Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick De Haan posted on X;

“It’s clear that the political environment in California has been hostile to refiners, and the state badly needs to revise its mentality or face a declining number of refineries and higher prices.”

According to representative Fong, at one time in the late seventies, there were somewhere between 40 to 50 refineries operating in the state of California.

Now, depending on what sources you look at, that number is down to about 7 full refineries and 5 smaller, privately owned refineries.

Before Governor Gavin Newsome signed policies such as ABX2-1 into law October 14th of 2024, tightening the state’s control over the California transportation fuels market, he was sternly warned by the Arizona and Nevada governors that it would lead to fuel shortages and refinery closures.

This is in addition to the state gasoline excise tax that just went into effect July 1, 2025 increasing the cost of fuel by 1.6 cents per gallon.

The fact remains, like it or not, that oil is still a much needed commodity for California drivers. So if oil refineries are

closing, where does California get its much needed oil?

California is importing oil from approximately ten foreign countries which include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Brazil, and Ecuador. We also import oil from Alaska.

This oil is brought here via massive ocean cargo tankers. This would be fine if they operated on Tesla batteries but they certainly do not.

These huge cargo oil tankers operate on what is called heavy fuel oil (HFO) also known as “bunker” fuel.

This is the grime, the sludge that is left over at the end of the oil refining process. It is the dirtiest fuel possible to burn and it produces high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides.

So why would our so-called “leaders” elect to import oil from all of these foreign countries, requiring transport via high polluting oil tankers when California has the sixth largest oil reserves in the nation? And, we could cleanly drill for it right here in our state. In turn, keeping costs down and creating more jobs.

It seems a bit hypocritical since we’re always being lectured about “minimizing our carbon footprint.” And, “Stop driving SUV’s, they expel too much pollution!”

But does Gavin Newsome care about how much pollution is going into the atmosphere while we import 1.4 million barrels of oil per day?

I think any rational thinking person would give an emphatic, bipartisan “NO!”

As long as he can’t see the problem from his vineyard, it doesn’t affect him.

And that is the point. None of the radical leftists that have been in power in

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California since the late 70’s are ever directly affected by the terrible policies and regulations that they impose on us.

It’s always the working, small business owner, middle class, that is affected.

Thankfully, Gavin Newsome’s term as governor will end in early 2027. But the question is, who will take his place?

I hope this column doesn’t come across as a rant. Believe me, there are a myriad of topics I could write about in this context. Rather, this is a wake up call. I would urge all California voters to thoroughly research all candidates that will be running in the gubernatorial election that will be here before you know it.

We cannot keep electing the same people into office that continue to add more and more regulations to our lives and expect things to change for the better.

As I travel the country, I see places that are booming. People that are celebrating strong economies and job growth. States that are enjoying lower fuel prices which in turn mean lower grocery prices.

The thing is, with the right people in leadership, we could be celebrating the same victories.

But it will not happen if we stick with the status quo and elect leaders without the people’s best interests and overall happiness in mind.

Please California voters, let’s do our research and make changes for the better for our state, for our families and for our lives.

Until then, I will be waiting to celebrate.

Submissions for events can be sent by email to: triplicateofficemgr@countrymedia.net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication.

MONDAY 08/04

• 5:35 am, Disturbances, 2000 Block of Northcrest Dr

• 10:52 am, Crimes Against Person, 3400 Block of Kings Valley Rd

• 1:22 pm, Disturbances, 200 Block of Malvin Murphy Ln

• 6:52 pm, Crimes Against Person, 2000 Block of Northcrest Dr

• 10:00 pm, Traffic Incidents, Humboldt Rd/Sand Mine Rd

TUESDAY 08/05

• 8:37 pm, Disturbances, 6500 Block of Lake Earl

• 10:52 pm, Disturbances, 500 Block of Kern St

• 10:57 pm, Crimes Against Person, 100 Block of Klamath Blvd

WEDNESDAY 08/06

• 3:15 am, Crimes Against Person, 1500 Block of Oregon St

• 10:26 pm, Disturbances, 3400 Block of Movie Ln

THURSDAY 08/07

• 12:41 am, Crimes Against Person, 200 Block of Dundas Rd

• 2:58 pm, Property Crimes, Humboldt Rd/ Peveler Ave

• 7:59 pm, Crimes

Against Person, 200

Block of Bolen Ln

• 9:33 am, Property Crimes, 4200 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 6:58 pm, Disturbances, 900 Block of Washington Blvd

• 10:48 pm, Disturbances, 00 Block of Church Tree

• 10:55 pm, Traffic Incidents, Lake Earl Dr/Malone Rd

• 11:26 pm, Disturbances, Kerby/ Shirley FRIDAY 08/08

• SATURDAY 08/09

• 12:09 am, Traffic Incidents, Hwy 101/ Rowdy Creek

• 2:18 am, Disturbances, 700 Block of Endert

• 3:37 am, Traffic Incidents, Elk Valley Rd/Maiden Ln

• 7:31 am, Crimes Against Person, 2400 Block of Howland Hill

• 6:40 pm, Disturbances, 100 Block of Lafayette Way

• 7:03 pm, Traffic Incidents, 800 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 9:05 pm, Disturbances, 1600

Block of Northcrest Dr

• 10:36 pm, Traffic Incidents, Hwy 101 N/ Hwy 199 SUNDAY 08/10

• 12:37 am, Crimes Against Person, 600 Block of 5t St

• 2:08 am, Traffic Incidents, 500 Block of M St

• 7:49 am, Disturbances, 1300 Bloc of Harrold Way

• 2:31 pm, Traffic Incidents, Wyentae St/Howland Hill Rd

• 4:00 pm, Disturbances, 12400 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 4:13 pm, Property

Crimes, 200 Block of Olive

• 4:41 pm, Property Crimes, 200 Block of Maiden Lane

• 6:21 pm, Crimes Against Person, 1100 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 6:47 pm, Disturbances, 400 Block of Pacific Ave

• 7:15 pm, Disturbances, 500 Block of Sunrise Ave

• 8:27 pm, Disturbances, 1600 Block of Railroad Ave

• 10:36 pm, Traffic Incidents, Oceanview/ Spy Glass

DAILY

• Crescent City Art. 1228 2nd

St., Crescent City: Wednes-

day – Saturday, 11:00 am

– 4:00 pm. Member art exhibits at the Del Norte County Library, the Smith River Library, Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center, and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707460-1414.

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery.

140 Marine Way: 11:30 am4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday and 11:30 am – 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.

com.

• Youth Art and Adventure Program, offered by local environmental arts non-profit DiRT & Glitter with support from the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative (KPN). The program provides youth and community opportunities to learn new skills, acquire job training, connect with professional arts and adventure experts and experience our local wilderness, all with the aim of strengthening the health of our community. Thanks to funding from the KPN initiative, all events and offerings through the program are being offered free of charge, many of which are providing youth

stipends for their involvement. Those interested in getting involved can visit the DiRT & Glitter website at dirtandglitter.org to learn about upcoming events, sign up for the newsletter

WEDNESDAYS

• Men’s Group, 920 C Street, Crescent City: 6:30 pm. Led by Keith B. Rigby, LCSW. Call (541) 941-4209 for more information or if you plan to attend.

• Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market, 2nd & H St: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come shop for fresh produce, local artisan crafts, and have lunch from local food vendors while listening to live music from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Check out our website at www.dnatlfoodcouncil.org for more information or to become a vendor. Located across from the Post Office every Wednesday through October.

• Klamath Boys & Girls Club weekly visual art class: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm (through August 13). For more information, email: info@dirtandglitter.org or go to www.dirtandglitter.org. Participants at the Klamath Boys & Girls Club can enjoy art making activities with Jessica Cherry from Wild & Free Art. No pre-registration required. Weekly classes are offered as part of the

DiRT & Glitter Youth Art & Adventure Program, funded by the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative.

• Community Movement Classes, A.W.C. Community Center, Klamath: 5:30 pm

– 6:30 pm. A free all level 4-part Yoga Series from Lauren Godla (Come for one or all of the classes). Everyone is welcome, beginning movers to advanced, and all ages. These are drop-in classes, with no need to pre-register. Weekly classes are offered as part of the DiRT & Glitter Youth Art & Adventure Program, funded by the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative. Through August 20.

FRIDAYS

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery “Date Night”, 140 Marine Way: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

SATURDAYS

• Lyceum of Universal Teachings of Earth’s Ancestors Saturday Morning Meditation. Crescent City and zoom: 900 am – 10:00 am. For more information and to participate Contact info@ lutea.org or 530-419-4827.

MONDAYS

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For

DNUSD Announces

students. In

with this requirement, the DNUSD is providing this Public Media Release to The Triplicate, the local unemployment office and major employers in Del Norte County who may be anticipating large- scale layoffs. The Triplicate provides this announcement at no charge to the District as a public service to help ensure all families in our community of the resources available to them. Del Norte Schools start August 25. -Nutrition Services, Del Norte Unified School District

more information and to par-

ticipate Contact info@lutea. org or 530-419-4827

• Drawing Group, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Open to the public as well as members. To take part, you must bring your own materials (sketch pads or drawing pads) and equipment (pens or pencils).

TUESDAYS

•Amateur Radio Net checkins, Gasquet Net: 6:30 pm on 147.18, DN Amateur Radio Club: 7:15 pm on 146.88. If you are a licensed Ham Radio operator, join us. You do not have to be a member of the Del Norte Amateur Radio Club. Find out what is happening around the area.

AUGUST 20

• Del Norte Republican Party Central Committee Monthly General Meeting, Del Norte Republican Headquarters, 290 I St: 6:00 pm. Monthly meeting. Get involved.

For more information, call 707-464-6966, go to our Facebook page or website: delnorterepublicans.org.

AUGUST 23

• Music Fest, Crescent City Art Gallery, 1228 2nd Street: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The Crescent City Music Fest has been ongoing for a number of years. It meets on the 4th Saturday of each month. Come play with us, sing with us, or just listen and socialize. For more information call Barry at 707440-6656 or visit https:// ccplaysmusic.org/.

AUGUST 24

• Brookings’ 2025 “Summer Concerts in the Park” series, Azalea Park: 1:00 pm. Object Heavy, this Northern California favorite delivers hard hitting soul and funk music led by the powerful voice of Richard Love. Named “Best Original Band of Humboldt” five times in the past seven years.

AUGUST 31

• Brookings’ 2025 “Summer Concerts in the Park” series, Azalea Park: 1:00 pm. Nate Botsford and his band will get folks up and dancing with their feel good, singalong country rock hits and originals. Similar in style to Old Dominion, Brett Young, Chris Janson, Lonestar and Johnny Cash. • Breathing Bridges 2025, on the south fork of the Nii~-li~ (Smith River): 1:30 pm –5:00 pm. Breathing Bridges is our annual arts adventure celebration of the Nii~-li~ featuring live performances and art installations along the river. performance starting at 2:30 under 2nd Bridge. Free for those living in

WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NOTICE?

On August 1, 2025, Pacific Power filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting an overall increase to electric rates. This application addressed the Energy Cost Adjustment Clause (ECAC), greenhouse gas (GHG) allowance costs, and the California Climate Credit.

If this application is approved, this would result in a rate increase of $1.7 million or 1.0%, effective January 1, 2026. This will impact your monthly bill.

WHY IS PACIFIC POWER REQUESTING THIS RATE INCREASE?

• Annually, Pacific Power compares actual and forecast costs of providing electricity to customers (ECAC rate) and the costs of purchasing GHG allowances to comply with the California Cap and Trade program.

• The ECAC rate allows Pacific Power to recover costs related to producing electricity such as fuel expenses, power purchased from third parties, and energy transmission expenses. This application requests an ECAC rate increase of $11 million due to power costs being more than the amount of revenue collected in current rates to cover those costs.

• The GHG rate allows Pacific Power the opportunity to recover costs related to purchasing allowances to comply with the state’s Cap and Trade program. This application requests a GHG rate decrease of $9.3 million due to actual allowance costs being lower than previously forecasted.

• This application also requests approval for Pacific Power customers to receive the California Climate Credit on their bills, resulting from the sale of greenhouse gas allowances. If approved, residential and small business customers will receive a credit of $111.83, in April and October 2026.

This application will be reviewed by the CPUC to determine if the costs are reasonable and eligible for recovery from customers before any rate increase is potentially approved.

HOW COULD THIS AFFECT MY MONTHLY ELECTRIC RATES?

If Pacific Power’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the average residential monthly bill using 850 kWh per month would increase by approximately $0.87, or 0.4%, per month in 2026. A summary of the estimated rate impact is provided below (this table does not include the Climate Credit which will be provided to customers).

HOW DOES THE REST OF THIS PROCESS WORK?

Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 888-225-2611. Notice of Pacific Power’s Request to Increase Your Rates for the Energy Cost Adjustment Clause and Greenhouse Gas Allowance Costs and Revenues for 2026 Application (A.25-08-001)

This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt Pacific Power’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Parties to the proceeding may review Pacific Power’s application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@ cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Contact Pacific Power

Phone: 1-888-221-7070

Mail:

Pacific Power Pacific Power

300 S. Main Stree 1054 Northcrest Drive Yreka, CA 96097 Crescent City, CA 95531

A copy of the Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at: https://www.pacificpower.net/about/rates-regulation/california-regulatory-filings.html

CONTACT CPUC

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2508001 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding.

Your participation by providing your thoughts on Pacific Power’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:

Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free)

Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102

Please reference Pacific Power’s ECAC Application A.25-08-001 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.

CCFR Completes Report at 110 Penny Lane

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media. Inc.

The Crescent City Fire and Rescue (CCFR) released its ﬁnal report on the double-wide modular structure ﬁre located at 110 Penny Lane. occurring July 27.

The fire was reported by owner Randy Hodson at 9:13PM. Engine 5111 was the first vehicle on scene to observe a fully-engulfed fire.

The Battalion Chief arrived at 9:21PM. Water tender unit 5159 was obstructed by a number of parked vehicles in the street. Pelican Bay Fire and Paciﬁc Power were on hand to assist and cut the power, respectively at 9:45PM. The Fire was knocked down at 10:20PM Del Norte Sheriff’s Ofﬁce was on hand for possible arson allegations. There was no arson suspicion at 110 Penny Lane.

The ﬁre is believed to have originated next to the hot water heater closet room and traveled throughout the modular into the wood structure attached to the modular unit. Possible cause: electrical heater malfunction.

Also on hand to assist was Cal Fire and Gasquet Fire. Property owner Hodson continues to seek ﬁnancial assistance from the community. He appreciates your help on GOFUNDME account. Help Randy Hodson Rebuild After Devastating Fire. GoFund. me/b7ba626

National Night Out 2025 was a huge success!

We are so thankful for the incredible turnout and the community spirit this year! Because of our amazing community we had a great night full of fun, connections were made, and community pride was deﬁnitely highlighted.

We all enjoyed the hard work put in by the Sea Quake crew at the BBQ grill, the bounce houses, the K9 Demonstrations put on the DNSO K9 Zuko, CCPD Sgt. Murtaugh, CCPD Sgt. Kostya, and the live music by Black GTO!

We want to give out a huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors that made this night a reality: Sea Quake, Lisa McKeown - State Farm, Starbucks, JR and the Walmart crew, Crescent City McDonalds, State Parole, Fog Bank, the Crescent City Police Ofﬁcers Association, and to all of our amazing local agencies who showed up in force to support the event and make it what it was!

We can’t wait see see everyone again next year!

#NationalNightOut

Updates on Dr. Fine Bridge and Last Chance Grade

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The replacement of Dr. Fine Bridge over Smith River is on schedule for completion in early September, 2026.

The old Bridge built in 1940 was nearing the end of its lifespan and the new Bridge, built to Seismic standards, will provide a much safer, wider crossing, improving conditions for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

William M Parker II Case Number: PB257051

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of William M Parker II A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Robert Parker, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Robert Parker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 5, 2025 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni

384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 8/20, 8/27, & 9/3/2025, Triplicate, 417470

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the COUNTY OF DEL NORTE will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by September 15, 2025. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

DATE OF HEARING:

September 3, 2025

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00

p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING:

981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531

*** Use Permit for Residence in a Commercial Zone - UP2518 - An application has been submitted to construct a single family residence with an attached garage and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a 1.0 acre parcel located on the north side of Hwy 199 in Gasquet. The zoning is Light Commercial District (C-2) with a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial. An area has been reserved on the parcel for future commercial use. The residence and ADU would utilize on-site sewage disposal and water from Gasquet Community Services District. APN 131120-003 located at 10200 Hwy 199, Gasquet.

*** Road Vacation - Jordan Street - AB25-01 - The applicant is proposing to abandon 25 feet west of the original Jordan St. R/W centerline contiguous with APN 117-054-014 from the south end of the parcel to the Washington Blvd R/W (6,846± SF) and to abandon the remaining 30 feet east of the original Jordan St. R/W centerline contiguous with APN 117-053-002 from the south end of the parcel to the Washington Blvd. R/W (10,613± SF). It is further proposed that the County reserve a 20-foot utility easement on the west side of the original Jordan St. R/W centerline. Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions.

DATE: August 11, 2025 Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Department 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 417461

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Redwood Market 310 Hwy 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: 3450 E Commercial Ct Meridian, ID 83642

This Business is conducted by: a NV Corporation Registered Owner(s): Jacksons Food Stores, Inc

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Cory Jackson, Secretary

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/4/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20250096 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, & 9/10/2025, Triplicate, 417458

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Rick Lee Raedeke

Case Number: PB257049

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or esta te, or both, of Rick Lee Raedeke

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Robin Raedeke, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Robin Raedeke be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: September 5, 2025

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 August 20, 27, & September 3, 2025, Triplicate, 417445

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for the adoption of 2025 - 2026 final budget for the Crescent Fire Protection District. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 29, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. at 255 W Washington Blvd., Crescent City, CA. The Board of Directors of said Fire District will meet for the purpose of discussing and adopting the Final Budget, and that any taxpayer may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, deletion or addition of any item for the budget. The proposed budget can be viewed @ the same address during office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 417449

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its regular monthly meeting on August 26 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda topics include routine business. Other matters may be discussed. The meeting will be held at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29286 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities. An option to join electronically is available. To access the meeting electronically, please contact Tammy Wills at tammy.wills@ currywatersheds.org or (541) 247-2755 ext 6. To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Tammy Wills at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 8/20/2025 (online 8/118/25/25), Pilot, 417447

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: All Paths Healing 210 Earl Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Mailing address: 900 Northcrest Dr #225 Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a CA Corporation Registered Owner(s): All Paths Healing Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Inc. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Kane Snow This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/16/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250094 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, & 8/27/2025, Triplicate, 416745

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV251097 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Chelsey Bachmann filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Gianna Rosemary Bertolini to Proposed name: Gianna Rosemary Castellaw THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 8/29/2025 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: July 14, 2025. /s/ Karen D. Olson

, pursuant to the

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NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Studio 21 1080 Mason Mall Ste 12 Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20200063 with changes.

Registered Owner(s): Julie Ann White

This Business is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/16/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Julie White

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/16/2025

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250077

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416589

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

CASE NO. CV251096 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Ramona Ellene Tocktoo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ramona Ellene Tocktoo to Proposed name: Ramona Ellene McGaughey

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: 9/12/2025 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: July 17, 2025. /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as:

Quality Inn & Suites

Crescent City 100 Walton Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20190090 after 40 days of expiration date. Registered Owner(s): Vital Hospitality LLC

This Business is conducted by: California Limited Liability Company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 8/23/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed:/s/ Mayankbhai Patel This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/14/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250092 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416575

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2025-003

The Del Norte County Assessment Appeals Board Ordinance At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will vote on the Del Norte County Assessment Appeals Board Ordinance. The current property tax assessment appeals process is managed by the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Local Board of Equalization (BOE). This Ordinance would create an Assessment Appeals Board (AAB), comprised of experts in real estate, taxation, property appraisal, and/ or the assessment appeal hearing process, that would hear property tax assessment appeals for the County of Del Norte instead of the Local Board of Equalization. \uc1\u10 A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours.

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the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All bids are subject to California Civil Code 2924h and are sold “AS-IS”. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on

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this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-693-4761 or visit this internet website www. awest.us, using the file number assigned to this case 25-003631 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 844-693-4761, or visit this internet website www.

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awest.us, using the file number assigned to this case 25-003631 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: America West Lender Services, LLC P.O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 America West Lender Services, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing to provide financial assistance to the Harbor Water People’s Utility District (HWPUD), through the Oregon Office of Emergency Management for flood hazard mitigation and protection of infrastructure in Curry County, Oregon HWPUD applied for a grant under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

FEMA intends to reviewthe proposed project for impacts to biological, environmental, historic and cultural resources in compliance with federal environmental and historic preservation laws pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, and in accordance with 44 CFR Part 9.12, FEMA gives notice underExecutive Orders 11988, Floodplain Management, and 11990, Protection of Wetlands since the action is located within or affects the floodplain or may affect wetlands.

The entirety of HWPUD’s drinking water supply is provided by a Ranney Water Collector (Collector) situated on the Chetco River (42.064914,124.238172) with restricted access from South Bank Chetco River Road, three miles north of the Oregon Coast Highway interchange. Since its construction in 1982, the river has migrated, resulting in a loss of 16 to 20 feet of substrate above the infiltration components of the Collector and has increased its susceptibility to possible damage from high flows during flood conditions The purpose of the project is to improve the functionality and protect the structural stability of the Collector

Dated: August 05, 2025 Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 417283

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 250126978 TS No.: 25-003631 APN: 118-316-003-000 Property Address: 1610 GAINARD ST, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/01/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/11/2025 at 11:00 A.M., America West Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/07/2022, as Instrument No. 20222812, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of DEL NORTE County, State of California. Executed by: JOSEPH D MILES AND MAE MILES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) On the steps of the southwest entrance to the Flynn Administration Bldg. located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 118-316-003-000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1610 GAINARD ST, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 328,481.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by

to the National Environmental Policy Act, and in accordance with 44 CFR Part 9.12, FEMA gives notice under Executive Orders 11988, Floodplain Management, and 11990, Protection of Wetlands, since the action is located within or affects the floodplain or may affect wetlands.

The entirety of HWPUD’s drinking water supply is provided by a Ranney Water Collector (Collector) situated on the Chetco River (42.064914, -124.238172) with restricted access from South Bank Chetco River Road, three miles north of the Oregon Coast Highway interchange. Since its construction in 1982, the river has migrated, resulting in a loss of 16 to 20 feet of substrate above the infiltration components of the Collector and has increased its susceptibility to possible damage from high flows during flood conditions. The purpose of the project is to improve the functionality and protect the structural stability of the Collector.

To address these issues, HWPUD is proposing to do the following: 1) provide structural support above the laterals of to the Collector by replacing substrate lost to channel migration with rock, 2) re-route an unnamed tributary contributing to erosion around the base of the collector, and to 3) add riverine habitat complexity by installing engineered log jams to encourage sediment deposition along the undercut bank. Upland areas disturbed during construction will be restored and re-planted with native species.

Comments concerning the proposed action will be accepted from the affected public; local, state and federal agencies; and other interested parties to consider and evaluate alternatives and the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action. Comments should be made in writing, sent to the Responsible Official at FEMA listed below, and postmarked within 30 days of publication of this notice.

HWPUD Point of Contact: Ken Burshem Superintendent Harbor Water People’s

Comments concerning the proposed action will be accepted from the affected public; local, state and federal agencies; and other interested parties toconsider and evaluate alternatives and the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action. Comments should be made in writing, sent to the Responsible Official at FEMA listed below, and postmarked within 30 days of publication of this notice

FEMA A Responsible e Official:

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High hopes once again for Del Norte football in 2025

BY RAY HAMILL For The Triplicate

It’s been a very successful few years for Del Norte High football and Warriors fans will be hoping for more of the same this fall.

Last year, the Warriors clinched a ﬁfth straight Big 4 championship with a thrilling 33-32 win at St. Bernard’s on the ﬁnal day of the regular season, and there’s every reason to believe they can add to that impressive run this fall.

The players reported for their ﬁrst ofﬁcial practice of the preseason on Monday (Aug. 11) and will open the season at home against Hoopa later in the month.

The Warriors will also travel to McKinleyville High School for the annual H-DNL preseason jamboree on Aug. 23, one week before their season opener.

And head coach Darren LaFazio, now in his third year in charge of the program, is excited about the upcoming campaign and likes what he has seen from his players during the offseason.

Particularly in the weight room.

“Our kids are focused. I’m so proud of them,” he said. “The kids have been working hard in the weight room all year and it’s a beautiful thing. They buy in.”

This year’s roster includes 16 seniors, most of whom are expected to have an impact and should be eager and ready to go against Hoopa.

That group includes senior fullback/middle linebacker William McCovey, who sets the tone for his teammates in more ways than one.

McCovey, who was an all-league selection last year, is a team leader on and off the ﬁeld and appears poised for a big fall.

“He’s done everything this year,” LaFazio said of McCovey, who has been a constant presence in the weight room. “He’s the best and he’s a great team leader. He’s as tough as they come.”

Two other all-league selections from last year are also back and look set for big senior seasons.

Tobias Meyers will line up alongside McCovey in the offensive backﬁeld and also at inside linebacker, while fellow senior Dane Brown is back to anchor the trenches.

Big things are also expected out of junior Max Borges (running back/ linebacker) and senior lineman Yatish Patel, the

latter of whom is 6-foot-6 and a beast in the weight room and could be in for a monster year.

“We’ve got some good ball players and they just go for it,” LaFazio said.

There also are some changes planned for the Big 4 this fall, with the conference switching from a three-week schedule to a six-week schedule, with a home-and-away format for all four schools.

That should only add to the excitement of the race for the conference title.

And LaFazio is expecting a battle in the Big 4, with St. Bernard’s, Fortuna and a rejuvenated Eureka all looking capable of causing problems.

“(The league has) a bunch of talent for sure, and I think it’s going to be hard to win,” LaFazio said. “We’ve got a bunch of good coaches in our league too.”

After their season opener at home against Hoopa, the Warriors will hit the road for four

straight games, including non-conference matchups at Ashland, Arcata and Skyline in Oakland, as well as a conference-opening showdown at Fortuna in early October.

They then return home for three straight home conference games against Eureka, St. Bernard’s and Fortuna, before closing out the regular season with back-to-back road games at Eureka (at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Redwood Bowl) and at St. Bernard’s.

The North Coast section playoffs get under way on the third weekend of November.

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