Author: Linda Sutter
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Harbor District Accused of Illegally Adopting Ordinances Without Public Process
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 – November 28, 2025 CRESCENT CITY, CA — Serious questions about transparency and compliance with state lawhave surfaced following the Crescent City Harbor District’s November 12, 2025 meeting,where commissioners adopted and…
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30th Annual Festival of the Trees Welcomes Over 300 Guests to a Dazzling Holiday Celebration
By Linda Sutter – November 22, 2025 Crescent City, CA — The Del Norte County Fairgrounds kicked off the holiday season inspectacular style this weekend as more than 300 community members gathered for the30th Annual Festival of the Trees. The beloved event sparkled with over 46 beautifullydecorated Christmas trees, each uniquely designed and displayed for…
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A CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE
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 – November 21, 2021 On December 15, 2023, a long-term tenant of the Bayside RV Park in the harbor district was showering at the facility provided for campers. This individual had…
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CRESCENT CITY HARBOR DISTRICT’S CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS SAID BEHIND CLOSED DOORS? 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 – October 24, 2025 NOTE: This information was provided to Ms. Sutter by a member of the public after the Harbor Master…
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Chaos and Controversy: A Day of Dysfunction 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 – October 9, 2025 On October 8, 2025, the Crescent City Harbor District convened for a marathon session that ran from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., only to leave attendees and…
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ACLU Complaint Filed Against Crescent City Harbor District for Discrimination and Hostile Culture
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 – September 29, 2025 A formal complaint was submitted on September 19th to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) alleging systemic discrimination and harassment within the Crescent City Harbor District. Among…
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UNLAWFUL CENSORSHIP AND REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONER ANNIE NEHMER FROM VICE CHAIR POSITION
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 – September 17, 2025 Once again, in a highly contentious meeting, Commissioners Evans, Shepherd, and Weber targeted Commissioner Annie Nehmer—seeking to “burn the witch” for her honesty and commitment to transparency.…
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Wind Machines Presentation By Vineyard Offshore
The opinion expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – September 5, 2025 I went to their website (www.vineyardoffshore.com/resource/barnstable-case-study) and here are my conclusions. What the Article Actually Says It describes the history of community opposition to earlier offshore wind…
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IS OUR COUNTY FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE?
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – August 29, 2025 On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Crescent City Harbor District confirmed what many of us already knew: the Harbor is in financial disrepair. Sandy Moreno, the Harbor District’s glorified tax preparer, openly admitted, “We can’t pay our USDA loan payment.” That statement alone should have shocked…
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SHHHH! DON’T TELL ANYONE: HARBOR’S DIRTY SECRETS REVEALED
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – August 9, 2025 The Del Norte Grand Jury recently released a bombshell report on the Crescent City Harbor District—and it’s not pretty. But unless you’re a Certified Public Accountant, understanding the financial audits from 2021 through 2024 might feel like trying to read a foreign language. So let’s break…