DISCLAIMER: None of the stuff below is written or endorsed by the Outpost, and we’d be willing to bet that at least some of it is crazy and/or wrong. Use critical thinking.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020
Washington Post: New Voice of America overseer called foreign journalists a security risk. Now the staff is revolting.
The Guardian: Vaccine-derived polio spreads in Africa after defeat of wild virus
The Guardian: Amazon 'condemned to destruction' as fires proliferate across Brazil
The Guardian: Electoral college explained: how Biden faces an uphill battle in the US election
Sacramento Bee: Nancy Pelosi’s dumb salon visit during coronavirus pandemic deals blow to credibility
Press Democrat: Lake County woman arrested on suspicion of killing her partner, then crashing car with both inside
Press Democrat: Assemblyman Wood hails bill allowing nurse practitioners to work independently of doctors
Press Democrat: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital officials confirm COVID-19 outbreak began in early August
SF Chronicle: Banana slugs do amazing things that may have saved them from wildfires
SF Chronicle: Tahoe visitors starting near-daily illegal fires
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
Slate: No, 94 Percent of COVID-19 Deaths Were Not Caused by Something Else
Smithsonian Magazine: Dolphins Seem to Use Toxic Pufferfish to Get High
Smithsonian Magazine: High-Tech Tracking Reveals ‘Whole New Secret World of Birds’
Gizmodo: How Face Shields and Valve Masks Fail to Stop Infectious Droplets, as Shown by Lasers
Slate: The Horror of Trump’s Support for Kyle Rittenhouse
The Oregonian: Pro-Trump supporter who shot paintballs into downtown Portland crowd is sued for $250,000
Forbes: IRS Payroll Tax Deferral Starts Today; Will It Defund Social Security?
CNBC: Today is the first day of the payroll tax deferral. It’s complicated, here’s what we know
Huffington Post: Trump Stopped Going to Dover AFB To Receive Bodies After Getting Berated On First Visit
San Jose Mercury: Four fake videos from Republicans draw tardy or no response from Facebook, Twitter
NY Times: Trump Says Some Really Strange Things. Republicans Say No Comment, Again.
NY Post: CDC to implement federal eviction ban due to coronavirus
Washington Post: The troops want a new commander in chief
NCJ: Fire Southwest of Briceland
Wild Rivers Outpost: Crescent City Harbor Commissioners Reaffirm Support for STAA 197/199 Project
County of Humboldt: Remains located near Orleans identified as McKinleyville man
County of Humboldt: Deceased female recovered near Kneeland Road
KMUD: Tour of 15.5 Million Gallon Flow Enhancement Project Next Week in Briceland
County of Humboldt: September 1, 2020
Wild Rivers Outpost: Recall Effort Against Three School Board Members Abandoned Due to COVID-19; Committee Donates Money Raised to DNHS Music Program
County of Humboldt: Sept. 1, 2020 - Five Cases Reported Today; Facial Coverings Order Revised to Align with State Order
NCJ: McKinleyville Man's Death Investigated as Homicide
Non Sequitur: Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for Wed, 02 Sep 2020
Times-Standard : Remains found in Orleans identified as McKinleyville man; sheriff’s office investigating as a homicide
NCJ: Sheriff's Office Investigating Death of Woman Found Near Kneeland Road
Times-Standard : Woman’s remains found off Kneeland Road
NCJ: Public Health Confirms Five New COVID-19 Cases; Officials Warn Against Social Gatherings
Washington Post: Court temporarily blocks enforcement of subpoena for Trump’s tax records
Times-Standard : Tuesday, Sept. 1: Number of new Humboldt County COVID-19 cases confirmed today: 5
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 9.1.20
The Guardian: Activists sour on vegan milk brand Oatly after investor deal is linked to Blackstone
Times-Standard : Honeydew cannabis hearing splits public, raises accusations of xenophobia
Times-Standard : COVID-19 brought Antarctic research vessel to Humboldt Bay
NCJ: HCSO: Online Dog Licensing Now Available
Times-Standard : Election 2020: Meet the candidates for 2 wards up for grabs in Eureka
County of Humboldt: Online dog licensing now available
Times-Standard : COVID-19: Humboldt County in state’s second-least restrictive tier
EcoNews: 🐸Creature Feature: Northern Pacific Tree Frog
NCJ: Local Theaters Go Red Tonight in Support of the Live Events Sector