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Thursday, Aug. 13
Science Alert: A Common Cholesterol Treatment May Also Remove PFAS And Microplastics From Blood
Politico: Greece’s aging power grid blamed for catastrophic wildfires
The Guardian: Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
OPB: Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
Washington Post: How 10 minutes of drawing can reset your nervous system
Politico: DEI dispute delayed wildfire grants for area engulfed in blazes
The Oregonian: Curry County sheriff engaged in ‘deceit, dishonesty’ over foundation donations, investigator finds
The Oregonian: The world’s last Sam Goody is in an Oregon mall, next to an Orange Julius
OPB: Oregon farm to pay $6.2 million in settlement over Lower Umatilla Basin nitrate pollution
The Guardian: Stars, trees, mountains: Santa Rosa outdoor youth program is using nature to combat gun violence
The Guardian: California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries
The Hill: FAA hires 2,000+ gamers to be air traffic controllers
The Hill: Ocasio-Cortez signals Democratic intention to move on from woke era
The Hill: The Connected Vehicle Security Act is about more than just security
The Hill: CDC has made sure detransitioners are no longer invisible
KRCR: Chico Chick-fil-A operator picked team after 1,300 applications and 500 interviews
The Oregonian: 6 homes destroyed as Grasshopper fire mushrooms, burning more than 83,000 acres
CBS News: Video: Looking at Southern California's boom in ADUs
KCRA: Suisun City cybersecurity incident forces City Hall closure through the week
Sacramento Bee: Grass Valley police halt use of Flock license plate cameras amid privacy concerns
CBS Bay Area: Oakland real estate developer announces downtown data center plan
CBS News: Leno's Law advances in California, could ease smog rules for classic cars
KRON: Jury awards $33 million to girls orphaned by Redwood City street racers
SF Gate: Tourist posing for photos atop iconic Oregon waterfall takes deadly fall
Marin Independent Journal: Stanford ditches Flock cameras, hires new license plate reader firm
Marin Independent Journal: Fairfax pursues solar microgrid project
Action News: USDA awards $570,000 grant to West Bio-Hat Creek Bioenergy in Burney
Mad River Union: Arcata council takes care of biz all over the map
Mad River Union: Celebrate National Dog Month responsibly
Mad River Union: Matthews quits council race as deadline extended
Mad River Union: Unprecedented El Niño event warned
Mad River Union: Wind energy doubt reshaping bay plan
Mad River Union: Debris busters
Mad River Union: UPD finds probationer and 40 grams of cocaine in wee hours
Mad River Union: Septentrio Winery closing
Mad River Union: Coordinated op ends in arrest of attempted homicide suspect
Mad River Union: Annie & Mary & Friends
RHBB: Supervisors Move to Strengthen Redway Tree Protections, Consider Countywide Old-Growth Rules
RHBB: Northbound Highway 101 at Eureka Slough Bridge to Close Overnight August 23–24
Wednesday, Aug. 12
RHBB: Evacuation Warnings Issued After Spotting from Hayfork Vegetation Fire; One Person Reportedly Dies
Humboldt Sports: What’s next for Ferndale after incredible 2025 season?
RHBB: Minivan Rolls onto Roof in SR 162 Crash Near Mendocino Pass Road
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce California State Parks’ FREE Fourth Grade Pass Now Available for 2026/27 School Year
County of Humboldt Meetings: August 2026 HCCCP Executive Committee Agenda
RHBB: Evacuation Order Issued for Wilderness Area Northeast of Hoopa as Mile Post 18 Fire Continues to Grow
County of Humboldt Meetings: Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Quarterly Meeting Agenda - 8/13/2026
County of Humboldt Meetings: Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Quarterly Meeting Agenda - 8/13/2026
Governor's Office: California’s latest efficiency wins include access to life-saving heat tools, smarter and faster hiring efforts, and simplified business tax filing
RHBB: Three-Vehicle Crash Blocks Old Arcata Road Near Halvorsen Creek Road
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