The LoCO Timeline

Yesterday

POLL! People Over 40! How Much of Your Sadness and Anger is Due to the State of the World and How Much is Just From Getting Older?
4:20 p.m.

Power Outage in Eureka; 1004 Customers Affected
4:02 p.m.

Sen. Mike McGuire, CalFire Officials Warn ‘Super’ El Niño Could Fuel Unpredictable Fire Season
3:13 p.m.

Coastal Commission Gives Its Conditional Blessing to Trinidad Rancheria Hotel Project, Pending Adequate Water Supply and Fire Protection Plan
3:04 p.m.

Sheriff’s Office Announces ‘Saturation Patrols’ in the Hoopa Area, Highlights Some Arrests Made to Date
2:28 p.m.

The Hoopa Valley Tribe Wants Local Kids to Know That it is There For Them
1:37 p.m.

Arcata City Council OKs Water Rate Increase, Welcomes Weed Lounges
1:08 p.m.

SAD NEWS: It Looks Like the North Coast’s First Wild-Laid Condor Egg in Decades is a Flop
12:33 p.m.

BOOKED: April 16, 2026
8:05 a.m.

Trump Wants Data on California’s Trans and Abortion Care. Can the State Stop Him?
7:08 a.m.

OBITUARY: Dennis Louis Costa, 1943-2026
6:56 a.m.

OBITUARY: Jim Lauffenburger, 1936-2026
6:56 a.m.

OBITUARY: Mary Vess, 1940-2026
6:56 a.m.

OBITUARY: Frances Louise Salstrom, 1933-2026
6:56 a.m.

OBITUARY: Raymond Sean Vogel, 1963-2026
6:56 a.m.

ANIMAL of the DAY: Contia tenuis, the Sharp-tailed Snake!
5 a.m.

Wednesday, April 15

POLL: Your Tax Returns Are Due Today! How (If at All) Did You File Them?
4:20 p.m.

Missouri Man Accused of Calling in Threats to McKinleyville High School Must Have Psychological Evaluation, Has History of 911 Hoaxes
3:31 p.m.

Pedestrian Suffers Minor Injuries After Crash Near Winco Today; Sheriff’s Office Patrol Vehicle Struck at the Location Shortly Thereafter
3:22 p.m.

The Coastal Commission Will Again Consider Trinidad Rancheria’s Proposed Five-Story Hotel on Thursday, Focusing on the Adequacy of Fire Protection
2:47 p.m.

Here Are Your STARTUP HUMBOLDT Finalists! Watch Them Battle It Out for $200,000, Shark Tank-Style, at the Eureka Theater Next Week, If You Like
1:59 p.m.

Cities Scramble to Comply With or Fight Major State Housing Law
10:03 a.m.

BOOKED: April 15, 2026
7:35 a.m.

OBITUARY: Clemente (Clem) Cantu, 1929-2026
6:56 a.m.

PLANT of the DAY: Fragaria vesca, the Woodland Strawberry!
5 a.m.

Tuesday, April 14

TODAY IN SUPES: Board Hears About Declining Enrollment at Local Schools, Postpones Decision on Setting Up Legal Fund for Immigrants
4:59 p.m.

Overturned Murder Conviction Retrial Approaches; Jake Combs Jury Trial Set for April
4:42 p.m.

POLL! This Weekend is the Last Roller Derby Bout of the Season! So Which is Your Favorite Roller Derby Name Among the Recent Crop of New Rollers?
4:20 p.m.

Rep. Jared Huffman Endorses Tom Steyer for Governor
2:42 p.m.

HOLY MOLY! This Year, Humboldt Sponsors Gave Out More Than $100,000 to Local Organizations Serving Kids
2:03 p.m.

(PHOTOS) The New ‘Welcome to Eureka’ Sign By the Herrick Overpass is Coming Together
11:24 a.m.

BOOKED: April 14, 2026
7:50 a.m.

California Democrats Are Clamoring to Tax the Rich. Why Their Proposals Could Backfire
7:01 a.m.

OBITUARY: Marilyn Ann Merchant Groven, 1934-2026
6:56 a.m.

ANIMAL of the DAY: Elgaria coerulea principis, the Northwestern Alligator Lizard!
5 a.m.

Monday, April 13

An AI Website That Steals Local News Content is Now Hallucinating Racist Stereotypes
5:26 p.m.

POLL! What Would You Like to See the Old Sears Building in the Bayshore Mall Become?
4:20 p.m.

SCAM ALERT! Once Again, the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department Does Not Want You to Send It Money in Sketchy Ways
4:05 p.m.

Local Fishermen Are Excited For 2026 Salmon Season Return. But With North Coast Commercial Closure, Fuel Costs Are a Concern
3:48 p.m.

Spring Break is SEWER LATERAL REPLACEMENT WEEK in Eureka! Avoid These High-Traffic Streets on These Days if You’d Like to Drive Unimpeded!
3:22 p.m.

Arcata Likely to Pass New, Higher Water Rates this Wednesday
2:16 p.m.

Two Suspects Arrested Following Early Morning Attempted Business Break-In in Downtown Eureka, Police Say
1:20 p.m.

Humboldt County is Interested in Buying the Old Sears Building at the Bayshore Mall. So is Home Depot
12:55 p.m.

United Indian Health Services Can Now Get Medi-Cal Reimbursement for Treating Substance Abuse Disorder With Traditional Cultural Practices
12:55 p.m.

LoCO ELECTIONS: Fifth District Candidate Mary Burke on McKinleyville Incorporation
9:15 a.m.

BOOKED: April 13, 2026
7:50 a.m.

California Salmon Fishing Poised to Finally Reopen. Can the Industry Recover?
7:26 a.m.

Trump Wanted California Republicans to Back Steve Hilton. They Didn’t Listen
7:16 a.m.

Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sex Assault Allegations
7:02 a.m.

PLANT of the DAY: Cryptantha leiocarpa, the Beach Cryptantha!
5 a.m.