Beth Austen News Today

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents its 6 th Annual “Art From the Inside” Exhibition, at the Del Norte Courthouse through March 3. The exhibit features artworks created in visual arts workshops at Pelican Bay State Prison. This program provides arts workshops at all 33 state prisons as a way to reduce recidivism rates and prevent violence within prisons. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state hol...

Most Del Norters return their library materials on time. They understand that others may be waiting to use them. But many civic-minded book-lovers struggle to return books. They may not have reliable transportation. They may live in insecure housing. They may be dealing with domestic violence. According to Library Manager Beth Austen, “Late fines were originally put into place to prevent loss of materials. But libraries are discovering that it isn’t that simple. A $10 fine is signific...