The LoCO Timeline

Today

The Department of Cannabis Control Would Like Fellow Kids (21+) to Enjoy a Dank but SAFE 4/20 Weekend
7:36 a.m.

BOOKED: April 17, 2026
7:35 a.m.

California Democrats Can’t Decide on a Governor. Don’t Count on Newsom or Pelosi for Help
7:22 a.m.

ANIMAL of the DAY: Bombylius major, the Greater Bee Fly!
5 a.m.

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.