Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, Local News

The Crescent City City Council is posed to throw its support behind an effort by Del Norte County to improve Pyke Field. The councilmembers meet tonight starting at 6 p.m. in the Flynn Center on H Street. Pyke Field is owned by the county and serves as the community’s Little League and adult softball hub. However, it has drainage issues, which has led to the county to seek grants for repairs.

The California Department of Justice has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to charge a California Highway Patrol officer involved in a fatal shooting in Hoopa in 2023. Officer Neil Johnson attempted to pull over a vehicle in Hoopa, which eventually led to a physical altercation between him and William Nelson, where both individuals were tased. Johnson shot Nelson four times, resulting in Nelson’s death. The report did make suggestions for changes, especially in the realm of communication.

Twenty-minute delays should be expected on U.S. Highway 101 south of Crescent City near the Cushing Creek sidehill viaduct. Work is slated for 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with one-way traffic control. Shorter delays are slated north of Rudisill Road, and just north of the Del Norte-Humboldt county line.

In sports news:

The offensive-minded Bruins of Brookings-Harbor High improved to 3-1 Friday with a 36-23 football victory in Medford over St. Mary’s Academy. The Bruins are averaging more than 40 points a game. Next up is a road trip to Klamath Union High in Klamath Falls on Friday. The game can be heard on KURY FM.

Del Norte High’s football team had Friday night off, but will return to action on Friday with a home game against Arcata at Mike Whalen Field. Please note the game will start at 6 p.m., as Arcata does not have a junior varsity team. Listen to all the action on KPOD 97.9 FM, with the Warrior Pregame Show at 5:45 p.m.