Friday, June 13, 2025, Local News
- Del Norte High says goodbye to 200 students tonight, as the Class of 2025 takes part in the 132nd graduation commencement. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. at Mike Whalen Field. Diego Carrera will lead the class as valedictorian, and Araya Weaver will serve at the salutatorian. Principal Alison Eckart said this class “turned problems into opportunities … with commitment and contributions.”
- Volunteers are sought for the annual July 5 Beach Clean-Up event, sponsored by the National Park Service, California State Parks, the Smith River Alliance, CalTrans and the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority. Meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot on Anchor Way in Crescent City. Crews will focus on South Beach, Crescent Beach and Elk Creek. Last year more than 3,200 pounds of trash and fireworks debris was collected. The event will go until 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.redwoodparksconservancy.org.
- Discounted admission tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Del Norte County Fair, which runs this year from July 31 through Aug. 3. Daily adult tickets are $10, while children tickets for ages 6-12 is $6. A season pass runs $36. The sale will end on July 30. Purchase at the fair office, or online at dnfair.org.
- The Northern California Community Bloodmobile will be in Crescent City today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart on Washington Boulevard.