🌱 Why Crescent City’s “cheap” beach homes are so hard to actually get

Good day Crescent City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Crescent City’s “cheap” beach homes are so hard to actually get

Also on today's calendar: Potter Real Estate Group Social Mixer and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Crescent City's ‘Cheap' Beach Homes Hide A Harsh Coastal Reality (hoodline.com) — Crescent City’s relatively low home prices hide a severe housing squeeze driven by scarce listings, outside buyers, and a heavy reliance on government and tourism jobs. With Pelican Bay State Prison, Redwood National and State Parks, and looming Highway 101 and 199 projects all shaping who can live here, upcoming decisions on short‑term rentals and new construction could redefine local affordability.
   

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📸 Around Crescent City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crescent City

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 6

• Swimming Group – Del Norte →
  Fred Endert Municipal Pool, 1000 Play St, Crescent City
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 7

• Potter Real Estate Group Social Mixer →
  Potter Real Estate Group, 873 2nd St, Crescent City
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Port O’Pints South Beach Social Mixer →
  Port O'Pints South Beach, 201 Citizens Dock Rd, Crescent City
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Relay For Life of Crescent City →
  Del Norte High School, 1301 El Dorado St, Crescent City
  6:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Swimming Group – Del Norte →
  Fred Endert Municipal Pool, 1000 Play St, Crescent City
  6:45 pm

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📣 Crescent City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 7

• Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening →
  Howonquet Hall Community Center, 101 Indian Ct, Smith River
  12:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Starts and Seeds Giveaways – Smith River →
  United Indian Health Services, 501 N Indian Rd, Smith River
  11:30 am

Saturday May 9

• Brothers Reed - Saturday, May 9th, 2026 →
  Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel, 350 N Indian Rd, Smith River
  8:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Womens Healing Circle - MMIP Earrings →
  Howonquet Hall Community Center, 101 Indian Ct, Smith River
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Black GTO Live @ Port O'Pints South Beach →
  Port O'Pints South Beach, 201 Citizens Dock Rd, Crescent City
  7:30 pm

Thursday June 11

• Tsunami Beach Company Social Mixer →
  Tsunami Beach Company, 909 3rd St, Crescent City
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Tsunami Lanes Social Mixer →
  Tsunami Lanes & FEC, Inc, 760 L St, Crescent City
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Crescent City. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Crescent City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crescent City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Trinidad

• Trinidad to discuss Cher-ae Heights settlement (times-standard.com)
• Humboldt County unemployment dips to 5.1% in March (times-standard.com)
• The sky is falling: Meteor impacts have shaped Earth history (times-standard.com)

McKinleyville

• Winners named in ‘Student Bird Art Contest' (times-standard.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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