Author: Linda Sutter
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The Harbor District’s “Most Incompetent Employee” Awards: A Masterclass in Fiscal Clownery, Magical Thinking, and Criminally Bad Judgment
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com Satire and Opinion By Linda Sutter – February 26, 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, sound the foghorns and cue the circus music—because the Harbor District has once again distinguished itself in the field of institutional incompetence. This year’s Most…
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A GASLIGHTING DOG AND PONY SHOW: WHAT THE LILY GROWER DOCUMENTS ACTUALLY SAY ABOUT OUR WATER
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Linda Sutter, Investigative reporter – February 18,2026 Today’s meeting at the Elk Valley Rancheria located at Sam Lopez Community Center, 2332 Howland Hill Road , Crescent City, CA 95531 at 4 p.m., will allow the…
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FLAG DEDICATION AT HARBOR DISTRICT
By Linda Sutter – February 13, 2026 The citizens of Del Norte County Dedicate This Flag to All Veterans who served our Country. Chuck Orton fought long and hard for our country, but his service did not end there. His deep love of this nation—and what the flag represents—compelled him to attend Harbor District meetings…
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THE QUESTION WAS ASKED: WHAT HAVE YOU CHANGED?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – February 11, 2026 Today’s Harbor District meeting was contentious, as usual. During public comment, community member Sam Strait — who regularly attends local government meetings — made a pointed observation:…
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On Sunday January 18, 2026 the following letter was sent to the Harbor Commissioners and several others.
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Linda Sutter COMMISSIONERS First and foremost. in or about June 2025, I submitted a lawsuit regarding Brown Act Violations. By Early July, I agreed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice, contingent upon specific conditions being…
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Harbor District Attorney Held in Contempt After Failing to Appear for Court‑Ordered Hearing
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – January 16, 2026 This morning in Del Norte County Superior Court, the Crescent City Harbor District was formally held in contempt after its attorney, Ryan Plotz, failed to appear for…
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How many independent oversight bodies have now documented the same failures —and what does that say about the system meant to protect taxpayers?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – January 5, 2026 For years, the Crescent City Harbor District has been the subject of escalating concern—notfrom a single disgruntled observer, political rival, or isolated complaint, but from multipleindependent oversight…
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Court-Ordered Metadata Reveals Serial Meetings, Commissioner Targeting, and Contract Irregularities at Crescent City Harbor District
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – December 15, 2025 On December 12, 2025, Del Norte County Superior Court Judge McElfresh twice ordered Harbor District counsel Ryan Plotz to hand over the production of electronic records to…
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PELICAN BAY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER DANIEL READ STAND OFF WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – December 15, 2025 At approximately 6 p.m, Sunday December 14th, an event where city law enforcement pursued Read after discharging a weapon in an apartment setting. This was presumably a…
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ONLY ONE CRESCENT CITY HARBOR COMMISSIONER HAS A VALID PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND ON RECORD — RAISING SERIOUS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL CONCERNS FOR THE DISTRICT
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter — December 10, 2025 A new compliance issue has emerged within the Crescent CityHarbor District following confirmation that Commissioner Annie Nehmer is the only HarborCommissioner with a public official bond properly…