A robbery at the Shop Smart in Cave Junction this week put a 37-year-old man in the Josephine County Jail. On Sunday evening, law enforcement received a report of a man using a hatchet while stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise, then fleeing on a bicycle. Deputies located the suspect on U.S. Highway 199, but he refused to stop. Eventually, a patrol vehicle was used to block his path. Taken into custody was Wayne Patrick Baker, who faces multiple charges.
The 12th annual Fall Holiday Bazaar begins today at the Del Norte Fairgrounds from 5 to 8 p.m. A wide range of local items will be on sale, photos with Santa will be taken, and the Tsunami All-Star Cheer Team will have food available for purchase. Saturday’s hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday the event will go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The City of Crescent City is presenting a holiday window decorating contest for all businesses and organizations in the city limits. Windows will be judged on creativity, use of lights and festive theme. Winners will be announced at the Dec. 4 downtown light parade and tree-lighting ceremony. For more information, contact Kelly Feola at the city at (707) 951-5250.
In sports news:
Del Norte High’s volleyball team goes after its first North Coast Section championship Saturday when it takes on International High of San Francisco starting at 5 p.m. in front of the Warriors’ home fans in Charles Thunen Gymnasium. Tickets for this Division 5 showdown can only be purchased online at gofan.co.
After a long absence, the Brookings-Harbor High football team will play in the first round of the O-S-A-A playoffs Saturday, traveling to Burns for a 1 p.m. Class 3A battle with the Hilanders. The Bruins are the 11th seed, while the Eastern Oregon team is No. 6. Listen to all the action live on KURY Radio 95.3 FM.
Del Norte High’s football team heads to Fortuna tonight, with a share of the Pacific Conference championship on the line. Catch the Warrior Pregame Show at 7:10 p.m. on KPOD 97.9 FM. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
And both Del Norte High soccer teams are in action Saturday as part of the North Coast Section playoffs. The top-seeded Warrior girls play at home starting at 2 p.m. against Lower Lake in the Division 2 semifinals, while the boys travel to Oakland for a 7 p.m. battle against Cristo Rey De La Salle.
