Crescent City News

Should stay open through September It's been two years since there was a tourist information center on Highway 101 to catch the eyes of motorists passing through Crescent City.

Authorities have been searching land near Redwood National and State Parks for any sign of criminal activity after a woman claimed she saw a man kill someone in the woods about four years ago.

Family finds live bazooka round Humboldt County bomb squad member Ernie Stewart sets detonation cord in preparation for the second blast.

Grand Jury issues results of its probe of new city facility A recent Del Norte County Grand Jury report has Crescent City officials reflecting on a subject that divided the community and resulted in a fog of public mistrust that lingers over City Hall even today.

Weather is hampering young seals A stellar sea lion is one of 22 animals the Marine Mammal Center is dealing with after a spate of rescues.

Here are excerpts from the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office call logs for June 18-24. Thursday, June 18 At 1:08 a.m. a home was reported burglarized and items stolen on the 100 block of Temple Street.

Boat basin damaged by tsunami to be fully rebuilt The Crescent City Harbor's boat basin is getting a $22.5 million dollar renovation for free.

Hospital sponsors donor drive Fri., Sat., June 19 & 20 Donating bone marrow has a bad reputation.

Maine veteran given six months to live makes final trip to redwood country Dealing with throat cancer, Nye Whiting of Maine is visiting Del Norte County one last time.

State commission adds new policy to OK development in coastal areas Crescent City could be one of the first cities to test out a new policy that takes into account potential sea-level rise when considering new developments along the coast.

Ambulance fleet adds new vehicles with state-of-the-art life-saving tools Del Norte Ambulance Service CEO Ron Sandler shows state-of-the-art equipment that comes with two new ambulances.

A tour of the new Harbor Trail foot bridge near the "S" curve on U.S. Highway 101 on Monday by the Crescent City Council will also include the dedication of a cement bench to Michelle Ashlee Dickson, the 23-year-old Crescent City woman who was murdered last summer.

Ask developer Bart Blatstein when he'll stop construction in Northern Liberties, and he replies: "Never." His latest is the Piazza at Schmidts, a collection of apartments and retail along Second Street south of the old Schmidt's brewery.

Del Norte County Superior Court felony and misdemeanor sentencings for the week of May 29-June 4 include: John Ludwig , 19, Fruitvale, Idaho, was sentenced to 48 hours in County Jail, three years probation, and fined $1,600 driving under the influence Daniel Headley , 48, Brookings, Ore., was sentenced to 48 hours in County Jail, three years ...

Local woman killed nearly one year ago Nearly a year after Crescent City resident Michelle Dickson was stabbed to death at a Del Norte County picnic area and her body thrown over the highest bridge in Oregon, the 24-year-old's suspected killer will stand trial for her murder.

Agreement could bring federal help Jeff Bomke, left, of state parks and Steve Chaney of the National Park Service discuss possible closures.

Mary Moran, left, and Melissa Bullock are married by Vicki Frazier. Gay couple beat clock to marry in Del Norte Mary Moran and Melissa Bullock of Tacoma, Wash., didn't plan on getting married in Crescent City - or at all.

My husband and I are driving from SFO on Tuesday AM and need to be in Crescent City, CA by noon on Wednesday.

Ideas abound, but are dollars there? A lot of ideas for improving services and revitalizing the community were discussed at the Crescent City Council's 2009-2010 goals workshop this week.

Cites recall effort, age as reasons for early departure from office Crescent City Clerk Dianne Nickerson announced her retirement during a special City Council meeting Tuesday night.