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million dollar liability policy would cost just over $18,000 per annum with a deductible of $25,000. Currently, the harbor holds a $1 million dollar liability coverage at a cost of $13,400, annually with the same deductible. The vote to increase the liability policy failed to pass. Commissioners Gerhard Weber and Rick Shepherd attempted to abstain, the Triplicate advised both, Eisenberg’s Rules for parliamentary protocol require a reason for abstention, such as

Harbor District responds to decision

Harbor meets to discuss liability insurance ter recommended these clauses be removed from future tenants’ leaseholds, as a result of the Fashion Blacksmith lawsuit. Any proposed increase would not satiate the arbitrator’s decision. The Superior Court-filed decision continues to accrue interest at seven percent and may incur additional punitive action if it (the harbor) fails to fix several flaws in the building Fashion occupies by September 15, and satisfactorily dredges underneath the Fashion syncrolift, allowing ingress and egress for larger vessels, by October 31. Commissioners learned a $2

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In a special- called meeting, harbor commissioners met to discuss raising liability insurance coverage to protect commissioners against future lawsuits. The meeting was called in the wake of the arbitrators’ decision awarding tenant Fashion Blacksmith nearly $2 million from the Harbor. Harbormaster Tim Petrick advised commissioners there were several tenants who currently have arbitration clauses in their leases, similar to Fashion Blacksmith, and the harbormas-

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The Crescent City Harbor District has received and reviewed the arbitrator’s decision in the Fashion Blacksmith case. CCHD will obtain the required permitting to dredge the area in front of Fashion Blacksmith as soon as possible which we hope to have completed in advance of the deadline set by the arbitration panel. In 2021, CCHD engaged professional dredge permitting consultants and is actively engaged in the sampling, testing, and permitting process as required by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife, Cal Fish and Wildlife, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the California Coastal Commission and in communication with staff from these agencies weekly. We remain fully committed to the successful future of the Crescent City Harbor, our lessees, our commercial ﬁshermen, and our harbor patrons.

The boys of summer shine

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Squatters and drug users left behind a massive mess after using a vacant home in Crescent City.

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Drug house busted, squatters removed Del Norte Little Leaguers sweep to district championships The Del Norte Warriors 11-12-year-old Little League All Stars went to the District Eight championship after sweeping three opponents by a combined score of 46-0. Below, the 8-10 all-stars also swept to the district title.

Real Estate, DDR Cleaning and Hauling and fed-up, resolute neighbors who refused to allow their homes on 9th St., J and K streets to be victimized. Residents made numerous complaint calls to law enforcement. The

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A fentanyl drug house has been busted and the property secured by a team comprised of the Del Norte Sheriff, Del Norte County Code Enforcement and by RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods

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The Del Norte Warrior Little Leaguers enjoyed a great weekend, June 17-20, at Pykes Field. Please see HOUSE, Page A3 Flawless pitching and powerful hitting allowed the 11-12 year olds to a sweep in District Eight All-Star tournament. • Game one against Brookings, 15-0, Del Norte • Game two against Central Point, another 15-0 victory for Del Norte.

• Championship game three rematched Central Point and a 16-0 win for Del Norte. The Warrior roster includes Aidyn Nelson, Jaxon Sharp, Mason Webster, Michael Mavris, Taylor Shrewsberry, Colton Pressler, Elijah Crespo, Lucas Lopez, Ernesto Gamez, Andrew Stemmer, Alex Gonzalez and Tristan Gifford. Coaches are Matthew Shrewsberry, Josh Lopez and Jon Nelson. Special thanks to Matthew Shrewsberry for his assistance in

contributing to this story. The Warriors move on to compete in the Oregon State tournament in Wilsonville, Ore. on July 15 The 8-10 year old boys allstars also enjoyed a successful weekend at Pykes. The younger Warriors swept the three games by a combined score of 63-15 against Medford, Rogue River, Central Point and the District Eight championship game against Brookings.

Please see DISTRICT, Page A9

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Painter Adrian Ballestero, left, and General Manager Andrew Lovaas are working to beautify Crescent City.

Beautifying Crescent City building by building six prominently located Crescent Arms apartment buildings will be renamed and enjoy a colorful facelift. General Manager

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The face of Crescent City is slowly but undeniably changing. From a dull, drab 70’s yellow,

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