Author: Linda Sutter
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A Night to Remember: Hiouchi Cafe’s Wine and Dine Dinner Shines
By Linda Sutter in Hiouchi, California — April 25, 2025 My God in heaven, if you haven’t yet experienced the Wine and Dine Dinners at the Hiouchi Cafe, you are truly missing out. Nestled among the majestic Redwoods of Del Norte County, this small and quaint restaurant proves that you don’t have to travel far…
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DID THE CRESCENT CITY HARBOR DISTRICT JUST REWARD DECEIT? A $20,000 Raise for Interim Harbormaster Raises Eyebrows and Serious Concerns
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – April 23, 2025 Out of closed session this week, approving q $20,000 salary increase for interim Harbormaster Mike Rademaker. But was this decision based on merit- or was it yet another lapse in oversight? A closer look at Rademaker’s recent history reveals a pattern of questionable conduct, misleading statements,…
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Alleged Rapist Worked at Bayside RV Park
By Linda Sutter, Investigative Reporter – April 21, 2025 Concerns have arisen regarding the hiring practices at Bayside RV Park following the arrest of Marino Alexander Caldera, on April 7, 2025, the park’s newly appointed camp host. Caldera, who had been residing at the park for approximately two months, was reportedly hired to clean facilities…
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Del Norte Economic Summit 2025: A Glimpse of Progress & Promises
By Linda Sutter, Investigative Reporter – April 16, 2025 The 2025 Del Norte Economic Summit brought together elected officials, economic strategists, and community leaders for a full day of presentations, statistics, and bold visions for the region’s future. Held over an eight-hour stretch, the summit was headlined by California State Senator Mike McGuire— addressing Del…
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Harbor Commission Faces Criticism for Special Meetings That Undermine Transparency
By Investigative Reporter Linda Sutter – April 7, 2025 The Harbor Commission has once again come under scrutiny for its use of special meetings, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. Earlier this year, the Commission adopted a resolution to change the schedule of regular meetings to the first and third Wednesday of each month at…
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THE FALLEN HARBOR HOUSE: A TROUBLING TALE OF UNPERMITTED HOUSING AND DECEPTION ON THE COAST
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – March 25, 2025 In December 2024, a quiet inquiry about permits sparked a wave of revelations at our Crescent City Harbor District, located in Northern California. The focus was the Harbor House – a building that, for years had quietly functioned as an abalone farm/storage unit, but turned into…
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DEL NORTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACES STAFF REDUCTION AMID FUNDING CHALLENGES
By Investigative Reporter Linda Sutter – February 28, 2025 Del Norte Unified School District (DNUSD) is preparing to make significant staffing cuts, with the school board set to vote on eliminating several positions, including teachers, instructional assistants, and librarians, on March 4, 2025. These reductions stem from financial shifts as the district transitions back to…
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FORMER DEL NORTE COUNTY JUDGE GETS PUBLIC ADMONISHMENT
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – February 21, 2025 Robert Cochran received a public admonishment order concerning his bias and discourtesy toward a victim of domestic violence, by his conduct at a domestic violence restraining order hearing and a change plea hearing in a criminal matter. Statement of Facts and reasons of this case state…
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THE LAUAGHABLE SINKING SHIP; HARBOR DISTRICT’S DOWNWARD SPIRAL
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – February 19, 2025 With two “potential” lawsuits hanging over their heads as a means to justify closed sessions and the loss of $40 million in grant money, one might expect the Harbor District Commissioners to be more forthcoming with the public. Especially after handing over $47,500.00 to Mike Bhar…
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LOOPHOLES AND LEADERSHIP: QUESTIONABLE PRACTICES AT CRESCENT CITY HARBOR DISTRICT
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – January 26, 2025 In Crescent City Harbor, loopholes seem to be a favored strategy for navigating challenges. Harbormaster Radamaker has developed a reputation for exploiting ambiguities in laws and regulations to achieve his goals, often bending rules rather than adhering to them. While creativity in leadership can be an…