Category: Del Norte County
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Enjoying the dry weather? Rain is coming.
Credit to Karen Harner, Administrator for Del Norte County local news and events – December 18, 2017 – Finally we will be receiving some rain after 2 weeks of very dry weather conditions. A cold front will approach from the northwest on Tuesday and light rain may start as early as Tuesday afternoon, especially for…
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Electronic Control Device = TASER
By Donna Westfall – December 16 2017 – What was once science fiction has now become reality. In the 1960’s, scientist/inventor, John Cover developed a non-lethal weapon. It was based on a novel from his childhood, “Tom Swift and the Electric Rifle, (acronym = TSER)” Cover worked as an aerospace scientist and had been involved…
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New Information on the Point of Honor
By Donna Westfall- November 22, 2017 – After posting the article yesterday titled, “No Response from Point of Honor Vet Memorial Monument Committee“ asking for the public’s input, new information has surfaced. In response to the question as to WHY digging has been started in the rainy season, one member of the public who wishes…
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No Response from Point of Honor Vet Memorial Monument Committee
By Donna Westfall – November 21, 2017 – After a couple of attempts to find out some definitive information, nothing has been forthcoming. This is what we do know. There is black plastic surrounding the area with what looks like some cursory digging that took place. On October 30th this email was sent to Harlan…
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Homeless Shelter Opened
By Donna Westfall – November 20, 2017 – Our Daily Bread Ministries, located at 1135 Harrold Street in Crescent City is now providing heated, overnight shelter. The front section of the building has been turned into a sleeping area housing 13 beds. The mattresses are in a moisture proof lining and bedding is cleaned daily.…
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The latest with Bar O Boys Ranch
By Donna Westfall – November 14, 2017 – 32 miles from Crescent City, up into the wilderness that makes up Gasquet, lies the 40 acres compound known as Bar O Boys Ranch. For over six decades at- risk boys were placed there from various parts of the State. For a historical look at the Ranch,…
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Will we see HEMP cultivation begin in 2018?
By Donna Westfall – November 3, 2017 There is talk about converting 400-500 acres in the Smith River region into growing hemp. Who owns this land? Does it make economic sense? How much water will it take? Could this be more profitable than growing Easter lily bulbs for example? Will the Westbrooks, the Crocketts and…
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Do solar panels work in cloudy weather?
Credit to Dave Llorens – from his article in Solarpowerrocks.com – Reprinted here October 27, 2017 – Solar panels generate the most electricity on clear days with abundant sunshine (not surprisingly). But, do solar panels work in cloudy weather? Yes… just not quite as well. On a cloudy day, typical solar panels can produce 10-25% of their…
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Has Elk Valley Casino/Rancheria gone into the pot growing business?
By Donna Westfall – October 27, 2017 – Did you know that there was a December 2014 memo by the U.S. Justice Department that declared sovereign nations would not be prosecuted for growing pot on tribal land in states that had already legalized the drug? Did you know that in 2014, a small Indian tribe…