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Curry County DA Announces Resignation; Joshua Spansail Says His Last Day is Nov. 17

Thumbnail photo: Curry County District Attorney Joshua Spansail announces his resignation to the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. | screenshot Curry County’s district attorney announced his resignation on Wednesday, telling the Board of Commissioners that he made the “bittersweet decision” for his family’s sake and his last day will be Nov. 17. “I’ve been here … Continue reading Curry County DA Announces Resignation; Joshua Spansail Says His Last Day is Nov. 17 →

Former Fashion Blacksmith Owner Airs Concerns About Boat Yard Assessment, Outlines History With Crescent City Harbor

Thumbnail photo: Former Fashion Blacksmith building at the Crescent City Harbor. | File photo by Gavin Van Alstine More than a year after he closed his doors, Fashion Blacksmith owner Ted Long said there were data gaps in a recent environmental assessment the Crescent City Harbor District had commissioned of the site. Long also questioned … Continue reading Former Fashion Blacksmith Owner Airs Concerns About Boat Yard Assessment, Outlines History With Crescent City Harbor →

Vote NO on Prop 50

Opinion and Commentary By Donna Westfall – October 1, 2025 Have you seen the major…

Chaos in Portland Demands Federal Action

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Del Norte County Community Calendar

Start Your Engines: Sea Cruise Rolls Into Town Friday, Saturday

Thumbnail photo by Paul Critz Those looking for a quiet stroll along the water with shorebirds for company should steer clear of Crescent City on Saturday. Hundreds of hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, trucks, Mustangs, Corvettes and motorcycles will dot Beachfront Park and at noon, they’ll wake up. “We’re going to let the town … Continue reading Start Your Engines: Sea Cruise Rolls Into Town Friday, Saturday →

You're Invited: Rep. Huffman Del Norte Town Hall — October 5th

Please join Congressman Jared Huffman for a town hall on Sunday, October 5th from 11:00…

ACLU Complaint Filed Against Crescent City Harbor District for Discrimination and Hostile Culture

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Was I Right or What?

By Donna Westfall – September 30, 2025 (Keep in mind that Medicare/Medicaid is called Medi-Cal…

Internal Investigation Clears Curry County Operations Director of Misconduct Against Assessor; Wegner Says 'It's Not Over'

An independent investigation found no evidence that Curry County Director of Operations Ted Fitzgerald engaged in gender discrimination, harassment or retaliation against County Assessor and Tax Collector Kylie Wegner. Even so, Wegner’s tort claim notice, sent to the Board of Commissioners on April 8, puts them on notice that she could take further legal action … Continue reading Internal Investigation Clears Curry County Operations Director of Misconduct Against Assessor; Wegner Says 'It's Not Over' →

Problems with Congressman Jared Huffman

Opinion and Commentary By Donna Westfall September 28, 2025 I received an email from my…

Gitlin Unveils Recall Petitions Against Harbor Commissioners Schmidt, Nehmer; Special Recall Election Could Cost CCHD Up To $130,000, Del Norte Clerk-Recorder Says

Thumbnail photo: Roger Gitlin, former Del Norte Triplicate editor, speaks at a Crescent City Council meeting in June. | Screenshot Former Del Norte Triplicate editor Roger Gitlin announced that he has begun the process to recall Crescent City Harbor commissioners Dan Schmidt and Annie Nehmer, though he’s not sure if the recall election will take … Continue reading Gitlin Unveils Recall Petitions Against Harbor Commissioners Schmidt, Nehmer; Special Recall Election Could Cost CCHD Up To $130,000, Del Norte Clerk-Recorder Says →