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California will begin vaccinating young children as soon as today, with the state expecting to receive more than a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the first week.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week authorized Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 for emergency use. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also endorsed it.

Some states began offering vaccines to kids that same night.

In California, vaccinations for this age group were expected to become available after a review by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which is made up of public health experts from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. However, some counties, including Santa Clara, have already announced they will begin vaccinating kids today. Long Beach will start offering them at its clinics on Friday.

California is home to 3.5 million children ages 5 to 11, about 9% of the state’s population. State health officials said they expect to receive 1.2 million doses within the first week of distribution, and some counties reported receiving shipments on Tuesday.

Health care providers say that distribution should go smoothly, after almost 11 months of practice with adults. But some doctors expect to ramp up their education efforts for concerned parents.

Pediatricians told CalMatters that they have been hearing from concerned parents who in some cases, despite having received the shot themselves, have doubts about vaccinating their own children.

“As parents, we tend to be more on the careful side, which is perfectly fine, but if a parent has fear or has doubts and hasn’t found a place to ask questions, that’s where we can lose traction,” said Dr. Ilan Shapiro, a pediatrician and medical director for the AltaMed health system in Southern California.

Dr. Charles Golden, medical director at Children’s Health of Orange County, said he reminds parents that “this vaccine has gone through rigorous trials and reviews.”

“I’d recommend having children vaccinated sooner than later, community transmission is lower but still substantial, and risk will increase with the holidays and back to school activities,” Golden said.Teens in California started getting vaccinated in the spring and so far about 60% of 12 to 17 year olds have been fully vaccinated — a lower rate than in any adult age group. That, however, is expected to increase with incoming coronavirus vaccine mandates in schools.

Here are answers to some key questions about coronavirus in kids and the newly approved pediatric doses.

Where will doses be available? How should parents make appointments?

The best place to start is with a child’s primary provider, pediatricians say.

In addition, some local health departments teamed with health systems are planning larger vaccination clinics.

“As far as when appointments can start being made, we’re waiting to hear from the county, but as soon as we hear them, patients can start calling their pediatrician’s office,” said Golden.

Parents also will be able to look for appointments and locations at MyTurn.ca.gov, although it’s unclear when.

What does a COVID-19 infection look like in kids?

Symptoms in young children can be similar to those in adults: sore throat, fever and shortness of breath. While severe illness and hospitalization are less common among children, an infection could still potentially cause pneumonia and progress to requiring ICU care or a ventilator, said Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

Some pediatric COVID-19 cases can cause multisystem inflammatory syndrome, which occurs about two to four weeks after infection, Blumberg said. Inflammation occurs throughout the body, including organs, and could lead to heart failure. Symptoms include stomach pain, low blood pressure and vomiting. As of Nov. 1, the state has recorded 690 cases of this syndrome.

If the risk of severe COVID is lower in children, why do they need the vaccine?

“The risk in children is lower than adults, but that doesn’t mean there is no risk,” Blumberg said.

As of Nov. 1, more than 1.9 million cases have occurred nationally among 5 to 11 year olds, according to CDC data. Cases and hospitalizations increased among kids as the more contagious Delta variant gained dominance.

California has tallied more than 686,000 cases in teens and children 17 and under — about 15% of all cases. Thirty-seven minors have died.

A more local look: At Children’s Health of Orange County, roughly 6,000 minors have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 600 of them have required hospitalization, Golden said. About a third of those children wound up in the ICU. “No, this isn’t the same number as adults, but kids do get critically ill too,” he said.

State health officials also note that vaccination among young children is important to help reduce community spread of the virus.

How big are the doses and how effective are they?

Children will need two doses of the vaccine, three weeks apart. Each dose is a third of what is given to people 12 and older.

Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine has shown to be 91% effective in protecting young children against COVID-19.

What about myocarditis? Do the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks?

Reports of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, in young people who have been vaccinated have alarmed some parents. But pediatricians are quick to point out that there is a higher risk of myocarditis in unvaccinated people who have been infected with COVID-19.

A recent CDC study found that the risk of myocarditis among people infected with the virus was 16 times higher than in people without infection.

Myocarditis is most prevalent in male teens and young adults under 30, but less common in younger children, according to the CDC.

Agency officials and advisors say myocarditis is rare and that the vast majority of people who did experience heart inflammation after vaccination recovered.

The CDC has confirmed 1,005 reports of myocarditis or pericarditis (inflammation of the outer layer of the heart) after vaccination, and is investigating whether these cases are directly related to the vaccine. On Tuesday, agency officials said there have been no deaths in teens who developed myocarditis after the vaccine.

Part of the job of the CDC and FDA is to conduct several risk-benefit calculations for vaccinations. Pediatricians say the agencies’ approval means they have found overwhelmingly more pros than cons to vaccinating children.

Will the vaccine for kids produce side effects like in adults?

Pediatricians expect side effects, such as sore arms, fatigue and low-grade fever, to be similar to those seen in older groups. However, the doses and needles are smaller, so some effects may be milder among children.

Shapiro recommends that parents be honest with children who may be afraid of needles or scared of potential side effects. “I think it’s important to acknowledge that it can hurt and that it’s OK to be scared,” he said.

Will there be boosters or is this a one-and-done for kids?

It’s too soon to know.

“We’re just learning about the long-term protection that one gets from COVID vaccines,” Blumberg said. “It appears that soon after being fully immunized, the vaccine protects very well. After a while, the immunity for mild infection wears off, but there still appears to be prolonged protections against serious infection.”

At that point, it might become a question of how much do we want to prevent mild, breakthrough infections, he said.

With vaccine mandates at schools, is there an exemption process?

At the state level, that process has not been worked out. For now it’ll be up to individual school districts who are implementing their own mandates.

Blumberg said he has already received inquiries from parents about opting out of school mandates for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state will require coronavirus vaccines for in-person instruction once the vaccines for minors received full-approval, not just emergency authorization.

Some school districts, including Los Angeles Unified and Oakland Unified, have said they’ll require vaccination for kids 12 and older starting in January. A spokesperson for Oakland Unified said its requirement will not automatically extend to children 5 to 11. Instead, if the district’s board of education chooses to require it for younger kids, it’ll have to pass a separate resolution.

School districts will each have their own forms for parents to fill out to obtain exemptions.

“The state has a very well-organized process for opting out of the other vaccines that are currently mandated for schools through the immunization registry, but for this vaccine, which individual schools are requiring, I’m not sure you can do the exemption through the registry,” Blumberg said.

How will the state ensure equitable distribution of the vaccine among Black, Latino and low-income communities?

Concerns about vaccine disparities are legitimate, Shapiro said. Just like in adults, kids in these communities are more likely to face barriers such as their parents’ inability to take time off work and a lack of transportation. But children also generally visit the doctor more routinely, so there will be opportunities for vaccine education, Shapiro said.

“I think most people in the community know this is coming and that we need to talk about it,” he said. “I’ve had families come in where the mother had a question and the daughter already knew the answer. Kids are listening. They’re interested too.”

State health department said they are working to ensure that kids’ vaccines are available in a variety of settings, including doctors’ offices, pharmacies and schools. In a statement, the department said one key difference from the early days of the vaccine effort is that now there are many more providers enrolled to administer them.

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Curtis “Curt” Allan Wood passed away October 25, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and prostate cancer. Curt was born Sept. 12, 1946 to Everett and Elaine Wood. As a fifth generation Southern Humboldt County native, he was a great local historian, often telling stories about ranching, logging, and of course, the 1955 and 1964 floods.

He grew up in Weott, where his parents owned and operated the J.E. Johnson Store for many years. Curt grew up working in the store, tending to the family garden, playing sports, hunting and fishing. He graduated from South Fork High School in 1964 with a decorated athletic career. He was very proud of the fact that he earned All County honors in three sports: football, basketball and baseball. In addition he won numerous high school track and field events in 1964 as one of the fastest sprinters in the county in the 100-yard and 220-yard dash. He was heavily recruited by the Fresno State baseball program (At that time Fresno State was a premiere Division 1 baseball powerhouse). He then spent a year and a half playing baseball at Fresno State, and finished his baseball career at Humboldt State University while attaining a bachelor’s and master’s in education.

During college he met his first wife Kathy Heinze and settled in Eureka. He always loved sports and played golf, men’s league basketball, and fast-pitch softball for Rockin ‘R. Even though he graduated with a teaching credential, he found a passion in a career in lumber sales. After a few years with Twin Harbors in Arcata, he moved to Sound Stud in Cottonwood. He then accepted an offer to sell lumber at Eel River Sawmills in Fortuna for the next 20+ years. He then finished his career working remotely for Agwood Mill & Lumber. Throughout his lumber career he gained many special relationships that led to memorable golf and fishing trips. Curt was an avid fisherman and was extremely skilled in hooking and landing the prized steelhead. Curt knew all the fishing holes on the Eel and the Mattole River.

He and Kathy made Fortuna their home and raised their two boys, Hec and Jeff. Curt was an active father, coaching the boys’ basketball and baseball teams while playing golf in between. Golf became his most cherished hobby. He and the boys would play regularly after work and on weekends. These golf outings provided the foundation for his two sons’ future golf achievements. Nothing made their dad prouder than watching the two boys competing and playing tournament golf.

In his retirement years he was a member of both Redwood Empire and Baywood Golf Clubs. As many of his friends and family know, golf was six days a week. Mondays were the day to mow the lawn, as both courses are closed that day.

Curt met his second wife, Cheryl Hurst, in the late ‘90s. They spent the next 24 years together in a loving and devoted relationship. Their favorite activities were playing golf together regularly, as well as entertaining, and traveling with lots of old and new friends. When Curt’s health started to decline a few years ago, Cheryl took amazing care of Curt; she was so patient, comforting and loving – she was a true blessing and was there for Curt the entire time.

Throughout his life, Curt gave his time and energy to many causes. He helped spearhead the group that brought in “major league” quality clay for the infield and added lights at the Conroy Little League field in Fortuna. He helped create an amazing fundraiser golf tournament for the Fortuna High Golf Team. He also held roles as President of the Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club and as a board member for Van Duzen Land, and in the mid 90’s he was a big part of the drive behind the expansion of Redwood Empire into an 18 hole golf course. No matter what the cause Curt was always there to help.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hurst, his oldest son Hec Wood (Carol) and grandson Eli of Fortuna and his youngest son Jeff Wood (Veronica) and grandchildren Brandon and Naomi of Shingle Springs, CA, his Brother Dennis Wood (Susan) of West Sacramento and his sister Linda Brodersen (Jim) of Eagle Point, OR, Cheryl’s children, Cory Price and Saunda Kitchen. He is also survived by his niece Lisa Wood Page of West Sacramento, CA and nephew Chad Wood of Rancho Murieta, CA, his niece Sara Brodersen Cook of Medford OR. and nephew Brent Brodersen of Phoenix, OR. In addition there are many other surviving cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends who meant a lot to him.

Graveside services will be held at Fortuna Sunrise Cemetery at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, followed by a celebration of life at Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, in honor of Curt’s love for youth sports and a lifelong and vocal South Fork Cub fan we ask that donations be made in his name to South Fork High Booster Club PO Box 1713 Redway, CA 95560 or to Fortuna High Boys and Girls Golf program 379 12th St, Fortuna CA.

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The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Curt Wood’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines here.

Daniel Vito Williamson Jr., (Dan & DJ to many), was born April 25, 1970 in East Patchogue, New York, at St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson. He passed away Oct. 20, 2021 at St Joseph Hospital in Eureka  from heart failure and other health-related issues.

He had graduated Bellport High School in New York in 1989. After graduation Dan proudly enlisted into the US Army served with the 19 Delta Cav Scout Airborne. His commendations included the Army Service ribbon, Army lapel button, National Defense Services medal, Army Achievement medal with leaf cluster, Parachutist badge, Overseas Service ribbon, and the Southwest Asia Service medal with 3rd Bronze Service star, Kuwait Liberation medal while serving in Desert Storm, rifle Marksmanship badge. He often talked about how much he enjoyed jumping out of a perfectly good plane. His time in the service was from Oct.13, 1989 to Nov. 25, 1992. His other places of employment included Walmart from 2003-2006, Albertsons from 2006-2009, supervisor at Pac Fencing, Winco. He had relocated from Florida over 12 years ago to make Humboldt County his new home.

Dan loved music and at times it was his salvation.He enjoyed reading, online gaming and how he loved fishing! His step-dad Chuck Hollins is the reason Dan loved to fish. Dan and Julie had an enjoyable trip to Oregon over the summer in August for their sixth wedding anniversary where they had taken the jet boat ride up the Rogue River.

Dan leaves behind countless friends from the Myrtlewood Lounge in Eureka. Dan was an inspiration to all that knew him. You would often see him down there for afternoon coffee.

He had the most amazing smile, always a joke on his lips, laughter that comes from the gut and a wicked sense of humor. He was always there to brighten the lives of others.

Dan so loved his special fur babies — his lab Aris and pomeranians Teddy and Kahlua.

He was recently preceded in death by his father Daniel Vito Williamson Sr and is survived by his mother Deidre (Dee) Mae (Smith) and his stepmom Marie Williamson. His stepdad Chuck Hollins. Dan loved his daughter Ariana from Washington state, husband Aren Clark, granddaughter Addison and was looking forward to the birth of his grandson in this month. He was preceded in death by his grandson Brayden Mazurea. He leaves behind his beloved wife Julie Williamson (Montelbetti) of Eureka. He leaves behind his siblings Dennis Williamson of New York, twin sisters Crystal Williamson of New York and Charlene Williamson of New York, and step siblings Robert Wendler of SD, James & Lisa Wendler of VA, Melinda Wendler of NY and Beck Wendler of TN. His step daughter is Samantha Nicole Becks, kids Lucas & Alexis of FL. He also leaves behind his stepson Shawn Fitzpatrick wife Nicci, kids Lily, Stephynn, Shawn Dean Fitzpatrick, Nathaniel, Nehemiah and Pearl. Step daughter Rachelle Killian, husband Dennis and their kids Ash, Finn and Penelope of MO. He leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, his 19 Delta brothers who meant the world to him and some very good friends. To Dan you were family….that is the kind of person he was there was there was no care if you were step or otherwise. He had a big heart, bigger hug and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Dan was very intelligent, he could tell you the name of any movie, who wrote what songs and known for always remembering peoples birthdays.

The family would like to thank to the staff at St Joseph ICU, the physicians at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Arrangements are being made with the very caring folks at Ayres Family Cremation of Eureka.

His wife Julie has made the decision to fly to New York to return his remains to his family, date not yet determined.

There will be a gathering at the Myrtlewood Lounge on Nov. 13, 2021 at 3 p.m. Bring your stories, your memories and your favorite dish for the potluck!

For those familiar with the 19 Delta Cav: Halfway down the trail to hell, in a shady meadow green are the souls of all dead Troopers camped, near a good old-time canteen. And this eternal resting place is called Fiddlers’ Green.

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Dan Williamson’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines here.

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Most people are pretty happy with the existing map of county supervisor districts. That has been the general consensus of public feedback to the county’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, and at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting it was the consensus of the five supervisors.

They voted 3-2 to move forward only one map for consideration: the one that’s been in place for the past decade. The two supervisors who voted “no” — Third District Supervisor Mike Wilson and Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone — said they’re mostly okay with the existing map but wanted to put forward two or three variations, including maps that put Blue Lake together with neighboring Glendale and maybe one putting Manila in the same district as towns farther south on the peninsula.

Madrone said he’d spent 10 hours creating his own map using the interface linked on the county website, and during the meeting he shared the map on his screen and argued his case. He noted that the other four supervisors all have a significant portion of their constituents living in incorporated cities while his district includes just one such city: tiny little Trinidad, population roughly 250. 

Madrone called this “a glaring inequity in how districts are shaped.” The map he created puts Blue Lake back into the Fifth District, where it was located prior to the last redistricting effort a decade ago. It also puts Scotia and Rio Dell together in the Second District, among other changes here and there.

But his map failed to gain traction among his colleagues or public speakers. First District Supervisor Rex Bohn, in particular, was skeptical. 

“I don’t know what — except to be self-serving — what’s wrong with keeping things the same?” he asked.

That was the suggestion he’d made right out of the gate, immediately following a presentation from Paul Mitchell of Redistricting Partners, an independent consulting firm helping guide the county through the federally mandated redistricting process.

“I’m perfectly fine saying no changes whatsoever,” Bohn said, and he made a motion to do just that.

With two more meetings scheduled on this matter — one on November 16 to consider any final changes and another on December 15 to select a final map — Madrone said it was “way premature” to make such a motion, and a lengthy discussion ensued.

Dawn Arledge, executive director of the California Center for Rural Policy, said 81 of the 114 comments the committee received (71 percent) advocated for minimal changes from the existing map.

Second District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell said the feedback she’s gotten has also favored the status quo.

Mitchell explained that at the meeting coming up in two weeks, the board may still consider making small changes to the existing map, even if alternate maps aren’t presented. Madrone took one more stab at pushing for maps that joined Glendale and Blue Lake in either the Fifth or Third district. 

But with the assurance that minor tweaks are still possible, the majority of the board was ready to move forward. With a 3-2 vote, the existing supervisor map will serve as the foundation for deliberations on November 16.

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It was another marathon meeting, stretched across seven hours, but we can summarize the main decisions made by the board.

At the outset there was the now-standard procession of COVID conspiracy nonsense, with public speakers calling in to argue that County Health Officer Dr. Ian Hoffman is a liar, as is Dr. Fauci, that masks and vaccines are somehow more dangerous than the virus that’s killed more than 5 million people globally and 116 here in Humboldt, etc. etc.

Hoffman’s latest written update on the pandemic was nestled into the consent calendar, but the public comment spurred some testy responses and fact checking from the board and Hoffman. 

Dan Berman, who identified himself as a county employee, called in to say he wished the board had shown some leadership by requiring all county employees to be vaccinated. 

“It’s unfortunate that so many in this country and this county are convinced that all our centuries of health knowledge is wrong,” he said. “It’s fabulous that we have a vaccine that protects us from this disease.”

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In the afternoon session, the board considered an appeal of a civil penalty and abatement action on a nuisance property located on Elk River Road. Staff recounted the history of the property, saying owners Werner, Jonathan and Sara Weltsch have made the property an illegal wrecking yard filled with junk vehicles, rusting appliances, tires and un-permitted buildings and grading. They also fought back against compliance efforts dating back years and failed to live up to the terms of an agreement, staff said.

Jonathan and Werner Weltsch appeared via cell phone video from the cab of a pickup truck to argue that the county was actually in the wrong. Jonathan said he’d gotten a permit for grading and hauled away a lot of the detritus.

Bohn said he’d been getting complaints about the property since he first became a supervisor and had made many efforts over the years to work with the property owners. After some back-and-forth with the Weltsches he lost his patience, saying, “I was trying to help but I’m done. Done!”

Bushnell asked if the county could give the owners 30 days to clean up the property, but Bohn said they’d already had plenty of time to comply. The board wound up passing staff recommendations — i.e. confirming the civil penalty — unanimously. The county plans to abate the problems on the property at the owners’ expense.

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Also in the afternoon session, the board authorized staff to apply for a little over $18 million in funding from the California Department of Cannabis Control. Planning and Building Director John Ford explained that while the money is intended to help the cannabis community with permitting and CEQA compliance, Humboldt County is in a unique position, having processed so many permits, that it can focus on environmental needs.

Planner Michael Richardson said the initial idea was to create a loan program to allow growers to pursue water storage projects, but the county was notified by the state that a loan program would not be allowed. It would have to be grant-based.

So the proposal was to award a series of grants of up to $40,000 in matching funds for water storage projects and up to $20,000 for renewable energy projects.

Wilson expressed some concerns about accountability, saying people could potentially accept the grant money as, in effect, a gift of public funds, then improve their property before turning around and selling it. He proposed some language to disallow that, but Bushnell pushed back, saying the industry is too unpredictable to start putting limits on property sales.

Bushnell made an amending motion to reject Wilson’s idea, and it passed by a vote of 3-2 with Wilson and Madrone dissenting. The main motion — to apply for the grant money from the state — then passed by a vote of 4-1 with Wilson dissenting.

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Lastly, the board considered an appeal of a 4-3 Planning Commission decision to deny a permit for a new billboard south of Fortuna. Applicant Stott Outdoor Advertising, a company that has since been purchased by Lamar Advertising, wanted to build 480-square-foot, double-sided billboard near the intersection of Drake Hill Road with Hwy. 101.

Ford gave a presentation, saying the proposed sign was too large (exceeding the maximum allowed size of 300 square feet) and would be inconsistent with the county’s general plan based on the land use of the parcel. He also noted that the county is hoping to get Hwy. 101 designated as “scenic” and thus should not allow new signs. 

A representative of Lamar Advertising gave a PowerPoint presentation and argued his case, but after some discussion the board voted 4-1 to uphold the Planning Commission Decision and reject the billboard application. Bohn cast the lone “no” vote.

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PREVIOUSLY:

• CENSUS RESULTS! The Northern Part of the County Has Boomed, and It’s Going to Make Local Redistricting a Little Tricky
• Redistricting Surprise? The County’s Advisory Committee is Looking Seriously at a Plan That Would Move a Distant Quarter of Eureka Into Arcata’s Supervisorial District
• (UPDATED WITH BETTER MAPS) The County’s Draft Redistricting Maps Have Been Released, and a Couple of Them Are Real Doozies
• More Later, But Here are Pirated Versions of the County’s Newly Revised Redistricting Maps if You, Like Many, Can’t Get the County’s Versions to Work for You
• Redistricting Committee Kiboshes Radical Eureka Split; Votes Thumbs Down on All Supervisor Maps Drawn So Far

Arcata Police Department press release: 

On 11/1/21, just after midnight, the pictured subject broke into the Valley West Patriot gas station and stole items from within.

Surveillance captured the suspect driving a green Honda Accord that had previously been reported stolen to the Humboldt State University Police Department.

Anybody who can help identify the subject is urged to contact the Arcata Police Department at 707-822-2428 or leave an anonymous tip at 707-825-2588.

As Humboldt State University officials continue attempting to wrap their heads around how best to transition the college into California’s third polytechnic university, a note sent out by HSU President Tom Jackson today indicates that one major change is probably imminent: The school could have a new official name as soon as January. Prepare yourself for California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt — or just Cal Poly Humboldt, if you’re in a hurry.

Read Jackson’s letter outlining the steps for the renaming process below:

Dear Campus Community:

As part of the process for requesting a polytechnic designation for Humboldt State University, President Tom Jackson, Jr. will present a proposal to the California State University Board of Trustees for the University’s name to be formally changed to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.

The request—to be presented shortly after 1 p.m. at the next Board of Trustees meeting on November 9—is a formal part of University’s effort to become the third polytechnic university in the CSU and the first institution of its kind in Northern California.

If approved by the Trustees at the next meeting in January 2022, the name change would be effective immediately. The University would be informally known as Cal Poly Humboldt.

Separately, the renaming of HSU’s Science D Building to Alistair McCrone Hall in honor of the University’s fifth president is also on the meeting agenda for 4 p.m. on November 9. President McCrone, who served from 1974 to 2002, was focused on academic quality, strengthening the sense of community on campus, and enhancing connections with the broader community.

President McCrone is also HSU professor emeritus of Geology. He and his wife, Judith, have continued to remain involved with HSU, including supporting the work of graduate students, promising faculty, and academic departments. They have joined other donors in supporting the McCrone Promising Faculty Scholars Award as well as the Alistair and Judith McCrone Graduate Fellowship.

The 25-member Board of Trustees adopts regulations and policies governing the entire CSU and has the authority to select and change the name of any campus in the California State University (Education Code 89034).

Review the agenda and watch the livestream of the Board of Trustees meeting here.

Please continue checking your email and the Polytechnic website for updates. If you have any questions or feedback, please email poly@humboldt.edu or call (707) 826-3300.

Sincerely,
Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sherie Cornish, Gordon Chief of Staff

PREVIOUSLY:

• Cal Poly Humboldt? CSU System Encourages HSU to Make Plans to Become State’s Third Polytechnic University
• Newsom Proposes $433 Million to Transform Humboldt State Into California’s Third Polytechnic
• HSU Spent $17,000 Redoing Its Sports Logo, But It May Need to Rebrand All Over Again If It Goes Polytechnic
• Cannabis Studies, Energy Systems Engineering Among New Degrees Humboldt State Plans to Offer Beginning Next Fall
• (AUDIO) HUMBOLDT HOLDING UP: Reasons to Hope? A Discussion on Humboldt’s Big Money Projects With RREDC’s Gregg Foster
• IT’S OFFICIAL: Humboldt State Will Receive $458M for Polytechnic Transformation
• Cal Poly Humboldt Prospectus: Doubled Student Body, Huge New Dorm and Facilities Construction Projects and a Wide Palette of New Academic Offerings On Tap in the Coming Years, HSU Projects

California Highway Patrol release: 

On 11/01/2021, at approximately 2:12 AM, the CHP Humboldt Communication Center (HCC) received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic crash on US-101 Northbound, north of Fernbridge. Based on CHP’s preliminary investigation, it appears this crash occurred when Greg Campbell, of Sausalito, California, was walking within the lanes of US-101 Northbound and was struck by a 2021 Subaru sedan being driven by Josphat Muhia of Eureka. Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and attempted to render aid to Mr. Campbell. However, due to the severity of his injuries, Mr. Campbell succumbed to those injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Impairment is not considered to be a factor in the driving of the vehicle. Impairment of Mr. Campbell is unknown at this time and is pending toxicology results by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office.

The CHP is continuing to investigate this crash and asks anyone with information to contact the Humboldt Area CHP at (707)822-5981 or (707) 268-2000.