Monday, July 6, 2026, Local News
The possibility of an ordinance governing city parking lots will be considered today as the Crescent City City Council gathers in the Flynn Center on H Street starting at 6 p.m. Also on the agenda is short-term rental regulations, as well as a report on the recent Fourth of July festivities.
The frenzy of road work continues in Del Norte County on U.S. Highways 101, U.S. 199, and California Route 197. Multiple delays should be expected on all roads, including new drainage work on Highway 197 near Ruby van Deventer County Park. The planned four-hour closures have been pushed back into August.
A Del Norte County man was jailed after being charged with five felonies and two misdemeanors early Sunday morning. Joshua E. Bolen, age 47, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on multiple drug counts and for evading arrest.
Classic cars, trucks and other vehicles are invited to take part in the 27th Annual Lucky Seven Car Show, set for Aug 14-15 in Smith River at the casino. The pre-registration show and shine will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, with the show itself on Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is a fund raiser for the Partnership for the Performing Arts. For more information, contact Tom Lee at (707) 218-5506.