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Watch out! If you do nothing, your sewer rates are going up.
Opinion and Commentary By Donna Westfall – March 22, 2026 Monday night, March 16th. Standing room only for the Crescent City Council meeting. By the time City Manager, Eric Wier, got the floor to present the proposed increases in water and sewer rates, most of the audience left. If you can, pull up the video…
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Seed & Plant Exchange
By Donna Westfall – March 21, 2026 It’s not too late to enjoy the event at the County Fairgrounds. It goes until 4 pm this afternoon. Lots and lots of seeds to give away. No so many plants. I think they may be gone by now. I asked one of the people where the seeds…
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EVENT – SEED AND PLANT EXCHANGE
Hosted by Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council · Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM LOCATION – Del Norte County Fairgrounds, 421 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531 4th Annual Del Norte and Tribal Lands Seed & Plant Exchange! This year’s theme is “Plant, Grow, Harvest, Preserve” Join us for a…
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🌊 Tsunami Preparedness Week & Countywide Drill March 21–29
Tsunami Preparedness Week is March 21 – 29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn about tsunami hazards in your community. Find out how to tell if a tsunami is headed your way and what to do. All coastal communities are vulnerable to tsunami hazards, and during Tsunami Preparedness Week organizations and communities work…
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DUMP BRUSH FREE AT FAIRGROUNDS – APRIL
Press Release – March 19, 2026 Creating defensible space around homes is one of the most effective ways residents can protect their families, property, and communities from wildfire. In early May, Caltrans District 1, the Humboldt–Del Norte Unit of CAL FIRE, the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, and the Crescent City Fire Department are partnering to…
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CDFA awards $450,000 for 2026 Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com Press Release – March 18, 2026 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded a total of $450,000 in funding from the Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program to 10 projects dedicated to reducing pet…
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Senate Votes on the SAVE America Act Tomorrow: Urge your Senators to Vote YES!
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By NumbersUSA – March 17, 2026 Senate Majority Leader John Thune has brought H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act, to the Senate floor for debate this week. President Trump has declared the SAVE America Act his…
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CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY: Will businesses split over Tom Steyer’s split roll threat?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Crescent City Times.com By Jon Coupal – March 16, 2026 When compared to other states, there are very few favorable metrics for businesses in California. The tax and regulatory burdens are heavy and much of the well-documented exodus from…
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Major Roadwork Scheduled Friday, Mar. 13, through Thursday, Mar. 19
Press release from Caltrans District 1: March 13, 2026 The following scheduled roadwork has been verified at the time of release. Please keep in mind work is weather permitting and subject to change.For updates to this list, visit: QuickMap at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov, check the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at https://roads.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623). For information pertaining to emergency roadwork,…