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Supervisors take no action on vacation rentals opportunity for us to take a look at what other counties are doing as far as possible caps on vacation rentals,” Masten said. “We need to start looking at what those look like because we’re starting to reach a threshold so I think we should be prepared.” After the issue was open to the public, people lined up to share their thoughts. Rick Shirley, who served as the director of economic development in Utah before moving to Del Norte County, said demand

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The Triplicate

After a lengthy discussion about possibly enacting regulations for vacation rentals, the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors decided to do nothing - at least not yet. Supervisor Susan Masten asked for the discussion after a resident approached the board last month to complain about a short-term rental near his home. “I thought it would be good

for all rentals, short-term and long-term, have climbed quickly in recent years. “The demand for rental properties has skyrocketed. As the same time, the demand for Air BnB type properties have skyrocketed,” Shirley said. “The same market forces inﬂuence both factors. The rest of the state is on ﬁre and in drought. People are fed up and people are looking at opportunities, and

“This was only on here to begin for us to look at what’s out there because we haven’t begun to do any research. It was in mind that it was a growing industry in Del Norte County. I think it’s time for us research it. I would like for staff to see what’s out there. At least we’re starting to familiarize us with the topic. I think it’s wise for us to be on top of it.”

Susan Masten Del Norte County supervisor

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Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation celebrates heritage, culture Tribe invites community to celebration in Smith River BY TAYSHA ROBINSON For The Triplicate

With all the summer and fall festivals and events in Del Norte County, none offer as much natural beauty in the open ocean air as those hosted by Tolowa DeeNi’ Nation at the site of their new community building on South Indian Road. Last Saturday, Natives of various tribes had vendor booths lines up with one-of-a kind crafted items as well as informative booths on everything from wildlife preservation to family wellness. The event had giant blow up jump houses fashioned as a dragon, cultural demonstrations, traditionally cooked salmon and sand bread samples, food and craft vendors, kid activities, and tournaments including gambling, stick games and horseshoes. Walking inside the commu-

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The Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation opened up parts if its reservation in Smith River during an event that celebrated the heritage and culture of the Tribe. One of the big community draws was a vendor fair, where some of the booths were Tribal members selling home-made wares.

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Newsom appoints ﬁrst Native woman to key state board THE TRIPLICATE On Tuesday evening, California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Yurok Tribe’s Forestry Department Director Dawn Blake to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. “It is an honor to be appointed by Governor Newsom to serve on the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. My traditional upbringing, university education and professional career have prepared me for the opportunity to manage the state’s natural resources on behalf of all state residents,” Blake said. “Placing a Native American land manager on the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is a win for California and the many tribal nations within the state,” added Yurok Chairman Joseph L. James. “We strongly encourage the Senate to approve the appointment.” “With her background in western science and indigenous traditional ecological knowledge, Dawn has a comprehensive understanding of California’s natural landscape,” said Yurok Vice Chairman Frankie Myers, who submitted a letter of support for Blake’s nomination on behalf of the Yurok Tribal Council. “She is preeminently qualiﬁed to manage and protect California’s incredibly diverse natural environment.” Dawn is an enrolled Hoopa Tribal member and Yurok Please see FIRST, Page A9

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California Governor Gavin Newsom recently appointed Yurok Forestry Department Director, Dawn Blake, to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection

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