Del Norte's desert
Rainy Del Norte County isn't usually described as a desert, but residents are saying that finding affordable groceries can be a challenge. Basic food access is a real issue for those who live outside the city, especially since a local mainstay food outlet closed. Community groups are working on programs to give low-income residents easier access to fresh produce. "Now a seventy year old man has to drive to Brookings just to get a loaf of bread." The detailed story is on Redwood Voice.