City of Crescent City

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Incorporated in 1854

377 J St.
Crescent City, CA. 95531

Administration: 707-464-7483

Building Dept.: 707-464-9506

Public Works: 707-464-9506

Water Dept: 707-464-6517

Fax: 707-465-4405

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	CRESCENT CITY is located on Hwy 101 on the beautiful Northern California coast about 20 miles south of the Oregon border. The area offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities utilizing the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, the Smith River and Klamath River, Redwood National and State Parks, and the Smith River National Recreation Area. Crescent City is 1.6 square miles in size with a population of 7,542 and a surrounding urban service area of approximately 15,000. County-wide the population is approximately 26,000 encompassin g 1003 square miles.The annual rainfall averages 75 inches. Summer coastal temperatures average 60 – 70 degrees, with inland temperatures much warmer. Winter temperatures average 40 – 50 degrees.


NOTICE: City Offices will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. CITIZEN ALERT The Crescent City Police Department advises that any citizen who was a client of Anthony Longrie tax service and they believe that they maybe a victim of tax fraud to please immediately contact Detective Keith Doyle at the Crescent City Police Department 686 G Street, Crescent City, California 95531, 707-464-2133, or on the web at ccpd@crescentcity.org. The Crescent City Police Dept. warns local residents to be on the lookout for Check scams via mail, click this link for an example. If you have any questions, please call the Crescent City P.D. at 464-2133. Tips for Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Check Scams DRIVING AND CELL PHONES SUBJECT TO NEW RESTRICTONS Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Read the C.H.P. press release HERE. The Crescent City Police Department warns our citizens that there is a group of individuals soliciting to sell magazine subscriptions within the city limits.