Crescent City, California Public Records

Law enforcement in Crescent City is primarily the responsibility of the Crescent City Police Department. The department works closely with the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies to maintain public safety. Residents and visitors can access information about the Crescent City Police Department, as well as national resources like the FBI's Most Wanted list and the National Sex Offender Registry, through the various government websites provided.

Crescent City voters are served by the Del Norte County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, located at 981 H Street, Suite 160, Crescent City, CA 95531 (phone: 707-464-7216, website: co.del-norte.ca.us/departments/recorder-clerk/elections). The office administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Crescent City and Del Norte County. California residents can register to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov up to 15 days before an election, or use same-day conditional voter registration at the county elections office or any vote center through Election Day. Registration requires a valid California driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Crescent City, as an incorporated municipality, holds city council elections for four council seats, with councilmembers serving four-year staggered terms; the council selects the mayor from among its members. City elections are consolidated with statewide elections in November of even-numbered years. The next Crescent City Council election is scheduled for November 2026, when two council seats will be on the ballot. Crescent City residents can locate their assigned polling place or vote center by visiting the county elections website or calling the Registrar of Voters. California is a vote-by-mail state; all registered voters automatically receive mail ballots approximately 29 days before each election. Voted ballots can be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day), deposited in official drop boxes located throughout the county (by 8:00 PM on Election Day), or brought to any vote center. Del Norte County reported approximately 56% voter turnout in the November 2024 presidential election, with roughly 7,200 of 12,800 registered voters casting ballots. Public election records in California include voter registration lists (available with limited information under Elections Code Section 2188), campaign finance disclosure statements filed by candidates and committees (searchable at cal-access.sos.ca.gov for state races and through the county for local races), candidate statements, precinct-level election results, and initiative/referendum petitions. On November 3, 2026, Crescent City and Del Norte County voters will decide several important races: California does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but the entire California State Assembly is up for election (District 2 represents Del Norte County); Governor Gavin Newsom's term extends to 2026 with the gubernatorial election that year; statewide constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and others; Del Norte County Board of Supervisors seats (Districts 2 and 4 in 2026); County Sheriff, District Attorney, and other county offices if scheduled; Crescent City Council seats; and local school board trustees. Voters will also decide on statewide ballot propositions and any local measures placed by the county or city. To request a vote-by-mail ballot if not automatically received, Crescent City residents should contact the Del Norte County Registrar of Voters by phone, in writing, or through the online portal; applications must be received by November 26, 2025 for the November 3, 2026 election (7 days before). California offers accessible voting options for voters with disabilities and language assistance as required by the Voting Rights Act.