Category: Del Norte County
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Are you at risk because of low levels of Vitamin D?
By Donna Westfall – November 29, 2018 – At this morning’s Daily Town Hall Meeting (meets from 6 – 7 am at Fisherman’s Restaurant, facilitated by Sup. 5th District, Bob Berkowitz who is in San Diego with all the other supervisors this week), someone brought up the necessity of taking Vitamin D3 supplements especially at…
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The difference between Del Norte Healthcare District and Sutter Coast Hospital Board
November 25, 2018 – If you are interested in quality, affordable healthcare, the Del Norte Healthcare District would like your input. The Healthcare District is a five person board elected by county voters to address local healthcare needs. We constructed the clinic building on the corner of Washington Blvd. and Northcrest Drive, where medical and dental…
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UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS! SITUATION AT A SOUTH BEACH MOTEL RESOLVED
November 17, 2018 – 2:55 pm – UPDATE: Man that was holed up in motel room is now in custody. Hwy 101 North and South are being opened. This is what happened this morning. Urgent you stay away from South Beach just south of Fisherman’s Restaurant. Traffic has been stopped both north and south on…
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Election Results: Del Norte County
November 7, 2018 – Latest results from Del Norte County Elections Office. First the Measures: Measure C – increase the TOT tax 2% to help the harbor – won… 7,008 votes cast. Won by 54.69% Measure B – tax cannabis – won…6,967 votes cast. Won by 62.75% Del Norte County Fairgrounds Board – (Vote for…
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Important Town Hall Meeting: Sleeping on Public Property
“I invite you to participate in a Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Fairgrounds in the Arts and Crafts Building. It starts at 5:45 pm, to discuss and ask questions regarding the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling directing those who have no home may use public property in which to rest…
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The omissions about cannabis
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – November 4, 2018 – I cringe when I read the kinds of things that are omitted when talking about cannabis. I would hope that at least some time passes before an ordinance is passed with regard to commercial cannabis, because as some county’s have learned in their rush to pass…
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Does Supervisor Cowan know what she’s talking about?
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – October 31, 2019 – It is becoming more of the norm in the current political climate when we have foolish political figures, who in all sincerity, write utter drivel in defense of the indefensible. Supervisor Lori Cowen did not disappoint with her recent effort in the Triplicate, “Vote for…
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“Save the Harbor” is hypocrisy of the highest order
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – October 25, 2018 – It is truly a sad day when young people in this County are taken in by emotional appeals like “Save the Harbor”. I suppose it could be said that it is even worse when adults are gulled by the same arguments. I have to find…
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The hogtied BOS board
By Donna Westfall – October 23, 2018 – This week, both Del Norte County Supervisors Howard and Cowan are in Washington D.C. presenting our issues to the administration. Supervisor Howard has been back there several times to meet with various decision makers on the county’s time. This is Cowan’s first trip utilizing county funds. Greg…
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About Town
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – October 22, 2018 – With election season in full swing, lawn signs displayed and forum’s held (and candidates not showing); this morning’s discussion at The Daily Town Hall Meeting held from 6 – 7 am at Fisherman’s Restaurant ranged from DACA, to anchor babies, to illegal alliens, to mandatory…