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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
The County’s General Fund is On Track to Run Out of Money in Less Than Two Years
Ryan Burns / May 6, 2024, 4:57 p.m. / Local Government
The Cutten Man Shot by Deputies in Critical Incident Nearly Two Weeks Ago Died on Friday, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / May 6, 2024, 3:10 p.m. / Crime
320 Members of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Faculty and Staff Call For ‘Immediate Termination’ of President Jackson and his Chief of Staff
LoCO Staff / May 6, 2024, 1:26 p.m. / Activism
… governance, transparency, and accountability that are essential for Cal Poly Humboldt and the California State University system to thrive. ### 1. James F. Woglom, Chair of the University Senate and General …
Early Morning Myrtletown House Fire Claims Litter of Puppies; Cause Still Under Investigation, Humboldt Bay Fire Says
LoCO Staff / May 6, 2024, 11:18 a.m. / Fire
Who Owns the Apartment Next Door? California Agency Says It Will Take Millions to Find Out
Ben Christopher / May 6, 2024, 7:14 a.m. / Sacramento
A Hit-and-Run Driver Killed a 28-Year-Old SoHum Woman on the Highway Yesterday Morning
LoCO Staff / May 5, 2024, 10:16 a.m. /
… Communications Center (CHP Dispatch) received a 9-1-1 call of a pedestrian lying down in the lanes of northbound US 101, near Piercy, CA. The California Highway Patrol’s Garberville Area officers responded …
PASTOR BETHANY: Listen to Each Other
Bethany Cseh / May 5, 2024, 7:45 a.m. / Faith-y
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Meditation: Less is More
Barry Evans / May 5, 2024, 7 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
Civil Liberties Groups Urge Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson to Lift ‘Constitutionally Suspect’ Campus Closure
Isabella Vanderheiden / May 4, 2024, 1:23 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Protecting In-Stream Flows in the Mad River
The EcoNews Report / May 4, 2024, 10 a.m. / Environment
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: When Grids Collide! Or, Have You Ever Wondered Why Eureka’s Street System Was Laid Out So Strangely?
Matthew Miles / May 4, 2024, 7:30 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Nicky (Nick) Albert, 1950-2024
LoCO Staff / May 4, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… , Willow, Olive, Nicky, and June and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. July 12, 2024 at 2351 Freshwater Rd, Eureka. In lieu of flowers the family requests …
Are You a Public Policy Wonk Into Jurisdiction and Land Use Issues? Humboldt LAFCo Seeks a Public Member
LoCO Staff / May 3, 2024, 4:33 p.m. / Local Government
In Open Letter to Legislators, Humboldt Jewish Leaders Reject the Notion That the Cal Poly Protests Were Antisemitic
LoCO Staff / May 3, 2024, 2:12 p.m. / Activism
Due to Ongoing Campus Closure, Cal Poly Humboldt Will Instead Hold Graduation Ceremonies at Multiple Sites Across the County
LoCO Staff / May 3, 2024, 1:13 p.m. / Education
… , May 10; 4 – 6 p.m.Black Graduation Celebration Friday, May 10; 1 – 3 p.m.Latine/x Graduation Celebration Friday, May 10; 7 – 9 p.m.All Native Graduation Celebration Thursday, May 9; 6 – 8 p …
… Amy Dutschke executed the Grant Deed and Acceptance of Conveyance during a formal signing event at the Trinidad Harbor Seascape Restaurant on May 1, 2024. The signing event attended by the Trinidad …
Last Night’s Structure Fire on Ole Hanson Road Deemed Suspicious, Says Humboldt Bay Fire
LoCO Staff / May 3, 2024, 10:18 a.m. / Fire
… Structure Fire at 53 Ole Hansen Rd Eureka. Humboldt Bay Fire responded with 1 Chief Officer, 3 Engines, 1 Water Tender and 1 Truck for a total of 14 fire service personnel. Additionally, 1 volunteer Fire …