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Supervisors Seek Scapegoat in Airport Operations Failures

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Board of Supervisors meandered into muddy waters en route to funding three Airport improvement projects mandated for completion. The Auditor/ Controller rushed to remedy the confusion at last week’s meeting. The Border Coast Regional Airport Authority (BCRAA) Is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) which operates the Del Norte Regional Airport. Its members include: two members from the Board of Supervisors, two members from the Crescent City Council, one member from the Brookings City Council, one member from the Curry County Board of Commissioners and one member at-large from the Del Norte County public, one member from the Elk Valley Rancheria and one member from

the Tollowa di-Nee Tribe.

Here are the projects BCRAA is working on:

• Runway 18-36 project improvements between $7-8 million.

• The acquisition of the ARFF safety firetruck, $385,000 plus $100,000 in extra equipment.

• Critically needed and mandated fencing, exceeding $900,000 to keep elk and other animals off the Airport grounds circumnavigating Jack McNamara Field. Solutions were as clear as mud.

Rather than admit ignorance, and led by Supervisor Chris Howard, the 3rd District supervisor and Border Coast Regional Airport Authority member’s (BCRAA), fingers did get point-

Big Win for Harbor…Ice Plant Re-Opens

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Harbor District August 27 meeting was a mix of celebration and sobering reality. After a year of uncertainty, the Harbor’s ice plant has come back to life, with Ocean Gold Seafoods stepping in to restart operations.

Instead of relying on a taxpayer bailout, Harbor staff pursued a market-based solution. Harbormaster Mike Rademaker negotiated an agreement requiring the reopening of the ice plant as a condition of awarding a hoist lease, creating a framework to restore the service without taxpayer expense.

Commercial fisherman have long struggled with the headache and expense of trucking ice from other ports. The reopening is a game changer. The plant quickly sold 50 tons in a matter of a few days. Rademaker reports the price remained steady at $140 per ton, the same rate charged when the plan closed last year.

Commissioner praised the outcome. “This is just great news,” said Harbor Chairman Gerhard Weber. Commissioners John Evans and Rick Shepherd concurred.

Black cod and shrimp boats were already taking advantage of the supply.

The expectation is the ice plant will provide a major boost to fishing operations and reduce barriers for smaller vessels that rely on affordable ice.

Rademaker gleamed when he remarked the

accomplishment as “a major win” heading into the crab season.

Tough news also was disclosed following last month’s tsunami.

A survey by the Army Corps of Engineers revealed about 20,000 cubic yards of silt deposited in the federal channel, may result in costs estimated about $3 million. The sobering cost triples the $1million cost originally projected. Those expenses will be born by Washington, DC but does not bode well for debris spread across the non-federal waters. Last week, H Dock was successfully refloated. Special appreciation is recognized for Commissioner Shepherd for the use of his vessel in re-attaching H Dock.

Lots of new ideas were shared at last month’s meeting.

• Introduction of a simple, low cost system to assist fishermen market their catches to the public.

• On the financial side, staff reported the harbor is on track for a balanced budget.

• Insurance premiums remain vexingly high.

• Tsunami-related damages remain largely unknown until divers inspect all docks.

“It’s going to be up and down for while but I’m confident if Commissioners work together, this community asset will not just survive but flourish,” said the harbormaster.

Supervisors Approve Acquisition of Antique Vehicle

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Board of Supervisors made it official, last week. Supervisors formally adopted into the Del Norte family the 1954 (former Merced County) Ford Patrol Vehicle. Assignment: to serve in the private Del Norte Sheriff Posse. Del Norters will not see the red lights in their rear view mirror from this vehicle

The Posse vehicle will be a sign of good will. Its first assignment will work with Del Norte Unified School District students in helping improve school attendance and academics for K12 students. During the semester, selected students from all DNUSD schools will be competing for attendance and academic achievement awards, both sustained and improved,

for a ride in the antique vehicle. Besides the ride, kids recognized will enjoy a CC Diner ice-cream cone.

All funds for the Acquisition came from private donations.

Coastal Cab has recently donated weather stripping, repairing old style siren and repairing emergency lighting, again all private money.

Silverio and Sandra Fernandes contributed $1,000 to the Posse. Sheriff Scott and the Posse

the community for its support.

Temporary Closure of Several Streets Extended

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Supervisors kicked the can down the road when they unanimously voted to extend the temporary closure of portions of several streets plagued by unlawful occupation, blight creation and various other unlawful acts.

The streets, or portions of, are Union St., Broadway St., National Blvd., and Madison Ave, us-ing a combination of gates and K rail.

The previous extension expired August 27, 2025.

The new closure ban hopes to address ongoing illegal dumping and serious, continual criminal and drug activity.

Though mitigation has been virtually non-existent allowing conditions to worsen, nothing has improved, irking the public’s outrage and demand for action.

The California Vehicle Code (CVC) authorizes local jurisdictions to temporally close high-

ways when certain conditions are met and a public hearing is held. Those conditions are:

• Serious and continual criminal activity exists.

• The highway is not designated as a through highway or arterial street.

• Vehicular or pedestrian traffic contributes to the criminal activity.

• The closure will not substantially, adversely affect traffic flow, public safety or sur-rounding neighbors, and operations of emergency vehicles.

With the passage of this resolution, Community Development (CDD) will be allocated $50,000 toward Code Enforcement. The County is presently seeking a third Code Enforce-ment Officer. Over the next 18 months, the County’s emergency shelter is expected to be completed and the shelter hopes to address housing needs for those illegally occupying these properties impacted by illegal squatters.

Supervisor Howard says He Didn’t Know, Blames Airport Director

During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, August 26th, the public was greeted with yet another financial failure on the part of our government-run local airport. The Border Coast Regional Airport Authority (BCRAA), cannot pay its bills.

Seems, at least according to our county representative, Supervisor Howard, the airport’s recently departed director failed to keep the BCRAA board members apprised of its inability to pay for the portion of a recently-completed project on one of the airport’s runways. The BCRAA has now come hat in hand to ask the county for a line of credit to complete three of the airport’s primary list of major improvements required by the Federal Aviation Agency, (FAA), runway resurfacing and lighting, perimeter safety fencing, and the purchase of a new fire fighting vehicle.

The fact the airport is in dire straits financially should be a surprise to no one. The fact the airport has been unable to keep up with FAA requirements also no surprise. The process of paying for those improvements, including the 5% match, has not changed for decades. So how is it Supervisor Howard can claim he didn’t know?

The reality is the BCRAA’s board has blundered the airport into near insolvency over the past decade or more with a series of stupid decisions. An airport terminal before addressing issues with commercial air traffic, chasing more than half of the revenue from the airport to other nearby airports. Travelers who utilized Del Norte County’s Jack MacNamara Airport on a regular basis decamped to Medford or Arcata to find destinations more suitable for domestic or international travel in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Clearly the BCRAA board fascinated by the prospect of the new 20-million-dollar airport terminal forgot to take into consideration the loss of Sky West, affiliated with United and the three flights a day, two to San Francisco and one to Sacramento. Four succeeding air carriers later, none managing much success as passenger numbers plummeted, never reaching 10,000 for the past decade. The loss of revenue considerable. Inability for some time to pay for basic operations, and the idea the cost of a major project with payment up front before reimbursement is supposed to be a surprise to the BCRAA’s board?

GUEST COMMENTARY

It goes without exception, the geniuses on the BCRAA board should look in the mirror before casting blame on the recently departed airport director, who inherited the financial mess from lazy short-sighted decisions made by the board years before. Supervisor Howard, an apology is in order!

Unfortunately, the airport’s problems have only just begun. With no improved income producing resolution for the airport, its future looks pretty bleak. Other imperative very expensive infrastructure projects are on the horizon. The other runway needs resurfacing and lighting, $8 million, the two taxiways resurfaced, $5 million each, a new fuel farm, cost unknown but likely in the millions, then the six-year-old terminal is falling apart. Litigation to recover the ongoing costs of maintaining the crumbling terminal, inability of the airport to cover operational cost, and no way to pay for upfront new project costs as well as cover the 5% match for each project is clearly beyond the airports current ability to fund.

Even if the regional partners of the BCRAA were to be asked for financial assistance it is unlikely to be sufficient

to cover the airports needs for the long term or come in sufficient amounts. The solution for the airport’s problems came and went a decade ago and is unlikely to penetrate the finger pointing shifting of responsibility of board members of the Chris Howard, Darrin Short mode.

Problems with various boards throughout the county and their abilities not up to understanding what needs to be accomplished have led to an abundance of poor decision making. The BCRAA is not alone. We as a county must do better when it comes to electing our leaders. The loss of the services of an airport may not appear to affect the entire county but it most certainly does. Until the current BCRAA board members “get over” this distasteful finger wagging the airport’s situation will not improve. A line of credit extended to the airport is only a temporary and limited fix, unlikely to change anything.

The board could attempt to find a way to lengthen the runway to accommodate a regional carrier if possible and restore previously attained enplanement levels. More income to fund infrastructure projects. What a concept.

Setting the Record Straight on Airport Finances

At the August 26 meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, several comments were made about the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority (BCRAA) and my role as Airport Director. Some remarks placed blame for the current cash flow issues solely on me. I write not to argue, but to clarify the facts for the community.

Inherited Projects and Conditions

When I became Director in November 2021, several major projects were already underway. My predecessor secured the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle grant, and the rehabilitation of Runway 18-36 was already in design with grants for both preliminary and final phases. My job was to complete design and apply for construction funding. I also secured the 5% local match—about $500,000—through joint contributions from all BCRAA members.

Unlike my predecessor, I did not benefit from COVID-era CARES Act funding or fully funded federal grants. All projects during my tenure required a local match and full upfront payment before reimbursement—a major financial shift.

I also inherited legal issues that, with Board and legal counsel approval, required litigation. While specifics remain confidential under the Brown Act, the costs were not of my making but added significant strain to the budget.

In the last year and a half of my tenure, I was urged to add larger projects to the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). Though cautious given cash flow limits, I advanced them under Board guidance. My early years had focused on smaller, calculated projects with less impact on the budget, showing that the move toward larger, more expensive projects was a collective decision made with full awareness of financial constraints.

FAA and DOT Funding Realities

FAA and DOT funding is reimbursement-based:

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• FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) reimburses 95% only after invoices are fully paid.

• Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) requires the airport to first pay monthly airline invoices of $250,000–$350,000, then wait 30–60 days for reimbursement.

Before my tenure, payment and reimbursement could be submitted almost simultaneously. After I began, the DOT required proof that payments had cleared before reimbursement—delaying cash flow. This procedural change, known to the Authority, created new strain.

Such structures create predictable gaps common at small airports. In 2024, “gap funding” was discussed but financing costs kept it from moving forward. County support was raised but never implemented during my tenure. These were systemic challenges, not individual mismanagement.

Clarifying the Terminal Loan

Confusion also exists around the terminal loan. BCRAA was never obligated to make annual payments unless specific revenues—fuel taxes (diverted by California) or outside contributions—were received. Those never materialized.

Repayment decisions were made by the Board, not the Director. I recommended against using scarce general funds when revenues weren’t available. My predecessor chose differently, but under the agreement, if BCRAA couldn’t pay, the obligation shifted to Del Norte County without putting the Authority in default. The loan agreement was never designed for general fund payments. That safeguard was key to the success of the JPA and the airport.

Oversight and Transparency

Every ACIP project was reviewed and approved by the Board. Budgets were openly submitted and adopted.

We all understood invoices required full payment before reimbursement. What wasn’t foreseen was the scale and timing

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of runway construction invoices. Internally, weekly billing was discussed, which would have kept payments manageable. Instead, after my departure, the contractor submitted large multi-million-dollar invoices at once, creating the cash flow crisis.

I accept responsibility for not anticipating this, but it was a shared oversight between myself, staff, and the Board. Cash shortages were regularly discussed with the Auditor-Controller and were a known part of operating under a reimbursement model.

Investing in People and Mandates

As Director, I focused on federally mandated projects and staff retention. High turnover costs made investment in employees critical. Safety-related infrastructure—fencing, runway work—was non-negotiable for compliance.

Misplaced Blame

It is inaccurate to claim today’s financial issues result from one person. These challenges are structural, tied to federal models and the high costs of operating a rural airport with limited reserves.

Yes, miscalculations occurred with invoice timing. I acknowledge my part, but the problem was not caused by one individual.

The Path Forward

Whatever entity governs it, the airport must meet federal safety standards. The key question is how to fund it sustainably.

I believe the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) remains the best model, ensuring regional engagement and shared responsibility. But Del Norte County, as the airport’s legal owner, must increase its contribution.

The County currently provides $271,000 annually—an amount set in 2007. Adjusted for inflation, this should be about $447,000 in 2025. But inflation alone doesn’t capture true cost increases: higher wages, consulting fees, and compliance demands. Updating support would

stabilize operations. With adequate support, the airport can function as an independent enterprise fund while keeping JPA members engaged. Without it, operations risk falling to bare-minimum maintenance under full County control—a scenario Del Norte cannot afford given its already tight financial constraints. Even with higher contributions, the County would still spend less under the JPA than if it ran the airport alone. Independent operation would force the County to absorb all expenses—consulting, maintenance, fuel, staffing, and safety projects—without cost-sharing. The JPA reduces that burden, secures federal reimbursements, and spreads costs regionally. For a small airport with limited administrative staff, strong consultant support is essential. Firms like Lochner build staff assistance into ACIP projects, ensuring year-round help without unexpected invoices. These costs are justified over the five-year consultant period, as they provide the planning expertise and workload relief necessary to keep projects aligned with the airport’s vision and mission. When it came time to secure new five-year consultant services, I ensured a firm was selected that could deliver the needed support without additional overhead costs—a change that will be a major benefit to the Authority.

Final Thoughts

During my tenure, we advanced critical projects, secured local matches, and retained staff—without the federal relief earlier leadership enjoyed.

Blame does not solve structural issues. Honest dialogue, long-term vision, and realistic funding will. That must be the focus—not scapegoating those who took on a role with many built-in challenges to preserve and expand air service for a region hungry for connectivity. I wish nothing but success for the Authority, the region, and the new Director.

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ed looking for a scapegoat and Howard found his scapegoat: former Board Coast Regional Airport Authority Director Ryan Cooley, who earned successful employee evaluations each year over his many years tenure with Del Norte.

Auditor Clint Schaad bee lined from his office to Board Chambers and brought clarity to the struggling supervisors who could not seem to find the verbiage to draft a motion to provide short term funding to pay invoices due to strained cash flow.

In a very unprofessional manner, Howard was quick to remind the audience and fellow colleague Supervisors that Cooley was conditionally hired to assume a new airport operations position for Humboldt County. Howard again found his pointing finger advising colleagues Cooley had been dismissed from this new position a mere six weeks into his new position by a consensus of Humboldt County Supervisors who felt he “…was not a good fit,” according to Humboldt CAO Elishia Hayes.

Also not reported was the annual $276,000 paid by the County to BCRAA, since 2007. This payment remained static for decades and not based at any time on the inflationary index. Though not mandated, Cooley made at least two $100,000 loan payments back to the County.

The Triplicate has contacted each Humboldt supervisor for what appears to look like a bait and switch, hire and fire, by Humboldt supervisors.

To date, no Humboldt supervisor has responded.

Though BCRAA County members Howard and Darrin Short discussed at length over several meetings since 2024, neither Howard nor Short shared their understanding of the precarious cash flow issue in paying these mandated invoices with other supervisors, including Valerie Starkey who exclaimed she was learning about the cash flow conundrum for the first time.

The evidence however backs up Cooley over Howard, Short and Starkey.

According to Ryan Cooley, the previous airport director failed to bring financial concerns to BCRAA or the BOS.

Claim 1:

Fact: The record shows that financial matters- including the fund balance history, loan obligations and runway rehabilitation contributions- were repeatedly placed before the BCRAA for approval and oversight

• July 3, 2024 the Board explicitly received an update on the BCRAA fund balance over the last five years.

• March 7, 2024 the Board approved advertisement and project documents for the Runway 18-36 rehabilitation and staff presented updates on financial obligations tied to the terminal loan.

• January 3, 2024 the Board approved transmitting the 2025-2029 ACIP to the FAA, a clear record of long-term capital and financing planning

These items were approved in open session by the JPA commissioners, including Howard himself, when present. At no point were these updates hidden from BCRAA members.

Claim 2.

“The Commission wasn’t aware of the runway rehabilitation funding need.

Fact: The Board took action formal multiple actions to designate and allocate funds for runway 18-36.

• June 6, 2024. BCRAA approved creation of dedicated fund balance lines for JPA contributions for the 18-36 project.

• July 3, 2024, the Board approved transferring $204,000 in JPA contributions into Runway 18-36 designated account

• August 1, 2024. The Board approved another contribution- $38,500 from Curry County for Runway 18-36.

• September 5, 2024. The Board approved the Engineering Services for 18-36, Phase III Bidding and Construction Services. These disclosures were NOT minor. They were Resolutions and votes for financial transfers, grant applications and contracts, all on Public Agendas and voted on by the Commis-

Claim 3.

“The Board could have sought outside financing if it had been shopped properly.

Fact: BCRAA member / Supervisor Howard ignores that the commissioners themselves had shared oversight authority and that decisions on financing required Board direction and approvals which were never blocked by the Airport Director.

The most recent ACIP and grant applications were reviewed and approved by the BCRAA Board in February, March and August 2024, respectively.

In Howard’s roll as a county supervisor and BCRAA commissioner, it gave him direct access to this information. If he believed alternative financing was necessary, it was his responsibility to raise and pursue that as a commissioner. Howard failed to report this to fellow supervisors.

The failure to bring these discussions to the Board of Supervisors lies directly with Howard and Commissioner Darrin Short, not the Airport Director.

Claim 4.

“The Previous Director left no cash in the bank.”

Fact: Financial updates on the balance were explicitly reported to the BCRAA Board

• The July 3 Agenda specifically included, “Receive update on BCRAA fund balance over the past five years.

• These updates were part of regular financial reporting. Any concerns over dwindling balances should have been acted upon by commissioners at that time.

Additionally, comparing the current financial situation to Randy Hooper’s tenure is misleading.

1) Federal CARES Act funds artificially inflated balances during Randy Hooper’s tenure. Those emergency relief funds were no longer available under new FAA grant guidelines.

2) None of the grants applied for under the current administration- including the Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation ( Pre-Design and Design phases, both requiring 5 percent

match) and the AARF truck acquisition- required large scale local debt drawdown. Instead, the matching funds were budgeted transparently and approved in open session.

3) Under the Hooper -managed tenure, BCRAA drew down Terminal Loan debt proceeds directly into the budget. It was these BCRAA funds payments that were used to pay down terminal loan itself. This maneuver effectively meant that no revenues from the pledged sources outlined in the Terminal Loan agreement such as JPA contributions or State aviation fuel tax reallocations were used for repayment; instead the General BCRAA operating budget was tapped to service that debt, directly affecting BCRAA budget.

Furthermore, during Cooley’s first two years as director, he was directed by the BCRAA commission to make a full Loan payment (year one) and at least a partial payment (year two).

Claim five:

Account and Oversight; Howard himself admits, “It’s also the issue of the commissioners, that they do not have oversight on this and I’m (Howard) going to take some fault for that, too.”

• That is the core truth.

The Airport Director placed financial updates, ACIP approvals, grant requests, fund balance reports and vendor contracts to the BCRAA Board. Commissioner Howard was part of that approval process.

Culpability rests clearing with Howard and Short.

On yet another matter for the last several years, former Supervisor David Finigan sat as the chairman as the at-large member, the public member of BCRAA. By-laws clearly state the atlarge member may not serve as chairperson.

The question must be asked what commissioner Finigan knew about finances and cash flow issues on mandated FAA guidelines. Finigan’s silence is deafening on mismanagement of the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority.

Conclusion: Supervisor Howard’s statement is mischaracterization of the record.

• The Airport Director brought forward all major financial updates, ACIP approvals and vendor obligations to the BCRAA Board.

• The Commissioners including Howard had direct oversight and votin authority.

• If there matters were not reported to the supervisors, that failure rests with Supervisors Howard and Short, not the Airport Director. The evidence showed this was showed this was shared oversight, transparently managed and documented in public sessionnot a “massive oversight” by one individual.

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Del Norte girls hungry to repeat as Little 4 champions

By Ray Hamill

One year after winning an historic first-ever conference championship in girls soccer, the Del Norte Warriors are hungry to do it again.

The Del Norte girls will kick off their conference schedule in mid-September and early indications are they will be among the contenders for the Little 4 once again.

Second-year head coach Shawn Eckart likes what he’s seen from his players through the early season and in particular their commitment to the goal of winning this year’s L4.

“I like that they’re really into being coached, and I think they’re really bonding as a group,” he said. “They just work it out on the pitch and at practice.

“They’re hungry. But it’s a different kind of hunger this year. They can see it and they want it.”

This year’s roster features a core group of influ-

ential returning starters, as well as a young contingent of players who benefited tremendously from playing at the JV level a year ago.

In fact, some of the sophomores have been so impressive, they have jumped into the starting varsity lineup and are having an immediate impact.

Among the key returning players whom Eckart expects big things out of are senior defender Teexeeshe Scott and dynamic midfielders Hollyn Wakefield and Aurora Mitchell. Mitchell was an allleague selection a year ago, while Wakefield was an all-league honorable mention, and both players have hit the ground running this fall.

“They work really well together,” Eckart said of the two team captains.

One of the most impressive performers early in the new season has been junior Avery Ritter, a third team captain who has taken over in goal after the graduation of all-league goalie Deja

“Avery Ritter is filling the big shoes of Deja Payne,” the coach said of the 5-foot-9 shot-stopper. “She’s been working very hard, she’s very coachable and she’s got the height. Avery Ritter is bringing it for sure.”

In front of her are three starting sophomores in defense, alongside the experienced Scott.

After getting some valuable game time as freshmen JVs a year ago, the talented and hardworking trio of Alex Eckart, Deanna Montanez and Calia Deater all are playing well and look set to anchor the team defense for the next few years.

“Because of all the work they put in last year, they’ve been able to step right in,” the head coach said.

The hard-working trio are among the seven sophomores on the 15-player roster.

Also back from last year is all-league selection

Lillie Franklin, who scored the team’s only goal of the game in a recent 1-1 tie in a non-conference game at Little 4 rival St. Bernard’s, and she appears poised for another big season

Elisabeth Lopez also netted early in the new season in an impressive 1-0 victory against Fortuna and will play left midfield this fall, with attacking

midfielder Jaden Bennett rounding out a solid Del Norte midfield.

“She has matured and has gotten stronger,”

Shawn Eckart said of Bennett. “She’s got a cannon.”

New to the team this year is assistant coach Melaine Alvarado, a former Del Norte player who also played in college.

stoked to have her.”

As for the team goals this season, the Warriors are not shying away from expectations, and after their breakthrough championship in 2024 they’re eager to make it two straight league titles.

“She’s brought a lot to the team and she works really well with these girls,” the head coach said. “I think anybody would be

“That’s the plan. They really want it,” Shawn Eckart said. “And I know the girls are looking forward to the season, and I’m looking forward to the season.”

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This Business is conducted by: a CA Limited Liability Company Registered Owner(s): SWELLCOFFEEBAR, LLC

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/15/2025 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/ Kenneth Davis

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/28/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20250095 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 & 10/1/2025, Triplicate, 418006

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

CASE NO. CV251120 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Martin Dean Zosel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name(s): Martin Dean Zosel, Quest Hunter Zosel, Martin Dean Zosel Jr, Amilia Svn-Taa-Chu Mae Zosel to Proposed name(s): Martin Dean Jones, Quest Hunter Jones, West Martin Jones, Amilia SvnTaa-Chu Jones

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: 10/17/2025 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: August 22, 2025. /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, & 9/24/2025, Triplicate, 418022

Notice of Online Public Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.), the following will sell the storage unit(s) listed below at public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents. Property including but not limited to household goods, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com.

Bidding will open on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm and end on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 1:00 pm.

StorWell - Arnett - 320 Arnett St., Crescent City, CA 95531. Wendy Serna, Jesse Tueller.

StorWell - Elk Valley - 176 Elk Valley Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Carissa Sanderson, Diane Baugh, Jennifer Griffith, Julianne Logefeil, Julianne Logefeil, Kenneth Jackson

StorWell - McNamara

Chantell Powell, Courtney Overstreet, Ihi Kapu Kanani, Lucille Ann Tony, Malaney Niccoli, Martin Zosel, Michael Drake, Rick White

StorWell - NorthCrest - 1880 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City, CA 95531. Anthony Sanders, Jeff Massey, Ryan Freeman

StorWell - Railroad - 1565 S Railroad Ave., Crescent City, CA, 95531. Felisha

Nason, Jamie Heil, Jesse Taylor, Margaret Sargent, Michael Folkins

9/10/2025, Triplicate, 418251

Notice of Public Meeting

The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday September 17, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www.portofbrookingsharbor.

com This Institution is an

Equal Opportunity

Provider 9/10/2025, Pilot, 417894

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

SAM ROYES, Personal Representative of the Estate of Dick B. Royes, Deceased, Plaintiff, v. WAYNE R. BROOKSHIRE and ROSEMARY E. BROOKSHIRE, Defendants. No. 25CV27919 SUMMONS

To: Wayne R. Brookshire and Rosemary E. Brookshire

You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication specified here, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the Court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified here along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney, or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon state Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. Petitioner prays for quiet title to the property in the county of Curry, State of Oregon described as follows: The NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 11, Township 31 South, Range 14, West of the Willamette Meridian Curry County Oregon. Dated and Published: September 3, 2025 /s/ J. Glenn Null J. Glenn Null OSB #040961 Attorney for Plaintiff Mammen & Null Lawyers, LLC P.O. Box 477 La Grande, Oregon 97850 (541) 963-5259 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2025, Pilot, 417982

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD EDWARD RITZ, Deceased. Case No. 25PB07554 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at the Law Office of Peachey Davies and Myers, PC, 430 Industrial Way, PO Box 417, Hood River, Oregon 97031 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Andrew J. Myers. Dated and first published on September 10, 2025. Jana Marie Ritz Personal Representative ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Andrew J. Myers, OSB No. 094554 Peachey Davies & Myers, PC 430 Industrial Way / PO Box 417 Hood River, Oregon 97031

Telephone: (541) 296-6375

Facsimile: (877) 625-4324

E-Mail address: amyers@ gorgelaw.com 9/10/2025, Pilot, 418238

NOTICE OF OPENING FOR PUBLIC COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT TO THE DEL NORTE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Notice is hereby given that the Commission of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority is accepting applications for the Public Commissioner position on the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority Board. Applications are available from the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority website at www. recycledelnorte.ca.gov and must be returned by 4:00 P.M. Friday, October 10th, 2025. Interviews and appointment will be on the agenda for the October 21st, 2025, meeting of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority Board at 4 PM. The term of the Public Commissioner is two years, though the appointed Public Commissioner must be approved annually by the Crescent City Council and the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. This is not a paid position. For information or to request an application call (707) 4651100.

Tedd Ward, M.S. - Director Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority

Dated: August 28, 2025 9/10 & 9/24/2025, Triplicate, 418186

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

Myofascial Treatment Center of Del Norte 920 Pacific Ave Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20200098 with changes

Registered Owner(s): Soft Tissue & Myofascial This Business is conducted by: a California Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 8/31/2020. 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/ Merrilea Hoff This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/20/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250104 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, & 10/1/2025, Triplicate, 418236

DEL NORTE COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF ADOPTED 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 voted to approve the Del Norte County Assessment Appeals Board Ordinance. This Ordinance creates 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. This Ordinance will go into effect thirty days after its adoption. The ordinance was adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: Supervisor Short, Starkey, Howard, Borges, Wilson NOES: None

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.

Dated: August 27, 2025

Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte 9/10/2025, Triplicate, 418102

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T.S. No. 117199-CA APN: 110-100-035-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/18/2022. 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 10/22/2025 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/1/2022 as Instrument No. 20220426 and a Default Court Judgment was recorded on 08/01/2025 as Instrument No. 20252057 to correct the legal of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SARAH M. SAMPELS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 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: LOT 10 OF VIPOND SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE 26, 1953 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 15. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: 1. DEED TO WILLIAM D. GAUDEM, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1967 IN BOOK 129 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 377, DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDS. 2. DEED TO BYRON K. JUSTUS. ET UX, RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1970 IN BOOK 146 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 611, DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 740 VIPOND DR, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-7958

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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $253,787.45 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor 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. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on 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 (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 117199CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 117199-CA 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 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 9/10, 9/17, & 9/24/2025, Triplicate, 418066

The County of Del Norte has issued a Request for Proposals for the Del Norte Regional Guardrail Upgrades Project. Please visit https://www.co.delnorte.ca.us/departments/ EngineeringSurveying/ BIDDocuments to view the solicitation. 9/3 & 9/10/2025, Triplicate 417803

FILE: PFI-252207 TITLE

ORDER NUMBER: P-666130 LOAN: VIEN/ TRAN A.P.N.: 118-090004-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/24/2018. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that BEATRICE VIEN AND LOAN KIM TRAN, AS JOINT TENANTS., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JAMES HAMILTON, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 2/2/2018 as Instrument No. 20180411 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 5/5/2025 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 20251151 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 9/16/2025 At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St., Crescent City, CA 95531 at 11:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 105 N STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $404,432.39 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as

a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on 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 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-252207. 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. Dated: 8/11/2025 BEATRICE VIEN AND LOAN KIM TRAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, AS TRUSTEE PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., AS AGENT FOR BENEFICIARY 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: STELLA SHAO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0477675 8/27, 9/3, & 9/10/2025, Triplicate, 417722

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8/20, 8/27, 9/3, & 9/10/2025, Triplicate, 417458

Elk Valley Benefit Car Show

POLICE BLOTTER

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 08/25

• 9:03 am, Crimes Against Person, 400 Block of E Cooper Ave

• 10:49 am, Property Crimes, 300 Block of Butte St

• 10:59 am, Disturbances, 200 Block of 8th St

• 11:26 am, Disturbances, 100 Block of Stargazer

• 4:56 pm, Crimes Against Person, 1700

Block of Northcrest Dr

• 8:58 pm, Disturbances, 1600 Block of Northcrest Dr

• 9:36 pm, Disturbances, 100

Block of Price Mall

• 4:23 pm, Disturbances, 700 Block of Hwy 101 S

TUESDAY 08/26

• 9:06 am, Disturbances, 12400 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 6:51 pm, Crimes

8344 or vfwpost1381auxiliary@gmail.com.

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.

Against Person, 900 Block of E Washington

WEDNESDAY 08/27

• 9:36 am, Crimes Against Person, 1300 Block of Jordan St

• 3:13 pm, Traf c Incidents, 400 Block of H St

THURSDAY 08/28

• 5:33 pm, Property Crimes, 200 Block of Benson St

Marine Way: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

SATURDAYS

com.

• Vendor registration for VFW Fall Pop-Up Sale. Sale will take place on October 11. Looking for vendors (20 spaces available). Tables are $25.00 each. For questions about this event contact April Erickson at 619-916-

• 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.

FRIDAYS

• • Crescent Harbor Art Gallery “Date Night”, 140

• 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 more information and to participate 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).

• 8:17 pm, Disturbances, 2000

Block of parkway Dr

• 11:15 pm, Disturbances, 200 Block of Maiden Ln

FRIDAY 08/29

• 10:08 am, Property Crimes, 1100 Block of El Dorado St

• 10:31 am, Disturbances, State St/Temple St

• 12:26 pm, Disturbances, 12400 Block of Hwy 101 N

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.

SEPTEMBER 17

• Yurok Chair Candidates Forum, 1620 Picket Rd, McKinleyville (Azalea Hall-Hewitt Room): 5:30 pm. Candidates for Chair are Edward “Horse” Aubrey, Jewel Frank, Joseph L. James, Susan Masten, Thomas P. O’Rourke, Sr., and Phillip L. Williams. This forum is open to the public, and especially relevant to Yurok tribal members who will have the power to vote. However, it is important to

• 4:00 pm, Disturbances, 3500

Block of Lake Earl Dr

• 5:02 pm, Crimes Against Person, 1300 Block of Northcrest Dr

• 6:41 pm, Disturbances, 1200 Block of E Washington

• 10:42 pm, Crimes against Person, 100 Block of Klamath Blvd

• 10:42 pm, Disturbances, 100 Block of Klamath Blvd

SATURDAY 08/30 •

all community members as this decision will impact the region as a whole. Register to attend either in-person or virtually at http://blox.ws/ cyhkq. • Del Norte Republican Party Central Committee Monthly General Meeting, Del Norte Republican Headquarters, 290 I St: 6:00 pm. Monthly

SEPTEMBER 20 • 2025 Coastal Cleanup Day, Elk Creek and surrounding beaches. Marine debris causes widespread pollution of our oceans and waterways. Plastic bags, cigarette butts, food wrappers and other trash can directly harm wildlife, photodegrade and even enter the food chain. Coastal Cleanup Day (the largest volunteer event in

LDS Litter Removal at Beachfront Park