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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Humboldt County Teacher Who Flew Before the Wright Brothers, and the Forgotten Precious Blood Catholic School in Rohnerville That Hired Him
Glen Nash / May 11, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Fil Godfrey, 1940-2024
LoCO Staff / May 11, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… and grandchildren, and his sisters-in-law Rose Ann Watson of Roseville and Nancy Godfrey of Santa Rosa.A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park on Friday, May 24 at 1 p.m.In lieu of flowers …
OBITUARY: Dennis (Denny) Phillip Katri, 1944-2024
LoCO Staff / May 11, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… at Old Growth Cellars in Eureka from 1 to 4 p.m. We look forward to hearing stories and memories you may have about Denny.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Denny Katri's loved ones. The …
OBITUARY: Kathryn Hubbard Stotler, 1952-2024
LoCO Staff / May 11, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
ALERT: Potential Measles Exposure in Two Eureka Locations
LoCO Staff / May 10, 2024, 4:53 p.m. / Health
Gov. Newsom’s Revised Budget, by the Numbers
Alexei Koseff / May 10, 2024, 3:02 p.m. / Sacramento
… Newsom’s revised budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which begins July 1: -7.3% With tax revenues coming in below expectations — about $7 billion lower than even the governor’s January projections …
We Need to Talk About TICKS! It’s the Season! For the Last Goddamn Time, Please Don’t Try to Twist ‘Em Out!
LoCO Staff / May 10, 2024, 2:12 p.m. / Health
(PHOTOS) Soup’s Off
Andrew Goff / May 10, 2024, noon / How ‘Bout That Weather
Disconnected Youth: Some Young Californians Lack Work, School Options
Felicia Mello / May 10, 2024, 10:09 a.m. / Sacramento
… of California finds the state’s economy is leaving a significant share of young people behind. More than 1 in 10 Californians between the ages of 16 and 24 were not in school, working, or looking for a job …
OBITUARY: Barbara Elizabeth Rybeck, 1958-2024
LoCO Staff / May 10, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. The service will be held at Eureka the Pentecostal Church, located at 1060 Hoover Street, Eureka. Mom, we will continue to find you in your favorite songs, flowers, colors …
OBITUARY: Daniel Hilliard Mielke, 1991-2024
LoCO Staff / May 10, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Cal Poly Humboldt Releases Updated Safety Protocols for Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
LoCO Staff / May 9, 2024, 3:58 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Demolition of Spooky Humboldt Landmark Underway
Andrew Goff / May 9, 2024, 3:25 p.m. / Horror
Californians Will See Lower Electricity Rates and a New Fee That Won’t Vary With Power Use
Ben Christopher / May 9, 2024, 1:17 p.m. / Sacramento
Skeletal Remains Found in Fieldbrook in 2006 Have Been Identified as Belonging to ‘Cowboy Fred’, Says Sheriff’s Office
LoCO Staff / May 9, 2024, 10:28 a.m. / News
When Is a California College Degree Worth the Cost? A New Study Has Answers
Mikhail Zinshteyn / May 9, 2024, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Petey Brucker, 1952-2024
LoCO Staff / May 9, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
YESTERDAY IN SUPES: Board Punts Decision on TOT Funding for the Arts, Approves $4 Million for Measure Z-Funded Projects, and More
Isabella Vanderheiden / May 8, 2024, 3:49 p.m. / Local Government
… of Mattole Road.$1,100,000 for Public Works to replace three pieces of heavy equipment.$197,901 for the City of Fortuna to reinstate its school resource office.$188,324 for the Sheriff’s Office to continue …
Will California Voters Decide Tax Limits in November? It’s Up to the Supreme Court
Alexei Koseff / May 8, 2024, 12:41 p.m. / Sacramento
First They Closed College, Now They Close College COVE?!? Yes, But Only For Two Weeks and to Perform Much-Needed Repairs, State Parks Says
LoCO Staff / May 8, 2024, 10:07 a.m. / News
Will Californians Get Any Relief on Gas Prices?
Lynn La / May 8, 2024, 7:25 a.m. / Sacramento
… expensive summer fuel blend, formulated to reduce ozone emissions — in Southern California on Feb. 1, and in Northern California on March 1, according to the energy commission. Last year, Newsom pushed …
[UPDATED] Coastal Commission Approves Humboldt Bay Seawater Intake System Upgrades Needed for Nordic Aquafarms Project
Ryan Burns / May 7, 2024, 3:24 p.m. / Environment , Government
… Director of Development Rob Holmlund explained that while nearly 12 million gallons per day may sound like a lot of water, it represents just a tiny fraction — roughly 1/6,000th — of the 20 billion gallons …
Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in California Deer For the First Time; Fish & Wildlife Asks Hunters and Others to Be on the Lookout for Symptoms
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2024, 3:20 p.m. / Wildlife
Cal Poly Humboldt Issues New List of Talking Points on the Campus Occupation Broken Up Last Week
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2024, 2:44 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
… . Fortunately University staff were able to retake these buildings. To date, the initial estimate is that there is more than $1.9M in financial impact, which includes physical damage to the campus …
Did California’s Massive COVID Homeless Shelter Program Work? A New Evaluation Probes the Results
Marisa Kendall / May 7, 2024, 7:26 a.m. / Sacramento
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OBITUARY: Christian Leslie Nielsen, 1963-2024
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… of life on May 18 at 1 p.m. at the Ferndale Danish Hall, 430 Ocean Ave, Ferndale. Bring your favorite potluck dish and stories of Christian to share. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Tail Waggers …
OBITUARY: James (Jim) Perry St. John, 1943-2024
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… and Shepherd Cornish, Bronc and Rorie Lear, Dixie Long, Keagan and Grayson Duncan, Clyde Johnston, Jasper Ambrose, and Sunny Wainwright. A celebration of life will be held on May 11, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Willow …
OBITUARY: Marvin ‘Ike’ Ganfield Jr., 1945-2024
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits