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, Aug. 19, 2020
County of Humboldt: Feedback needed for newly completed Humboldt County Cannabis Marketing Assessment
San Jose Mercury: With 367 wildfires raging, Cal Fire to all residents of California: ‘Be ready to go’
Sacramento Bee: Update: Highway 1 remains closed as Big Sur fire burns 2,500 acres
Sacramento Bee: Update: Fairfield evacuations begin after 50 structures destroyed by raging wildfire by Vacaville
KMUD: Mendocino County News: Fires Burn & Fugitive Suspected of Murder in Custody
County of Humboldt: August 19, 2020
County of Humboldt: August 19, 2020 - Eight New Cases Reported Today
NCJ: Public Health Confirms Eight New COVID-19 Cases, Making 100 This Month
Times-Standard : Postal Service, North Coast congressman give conflicting accounts of mail delivery in Humboldt County
Times-Standard : Loleta Cheese products being sold around California, but not in Humboldt County … yet
SoHum Parlance: Evidence that the GOP is giving up on Trump
Times-Standard : ‘Facelift’ of Humboldt Bay’s north, south jetties begins
Times-Standard : Wednesday, Aug. 19: Number of new Humboldt County COVID-19 cases confirmed today: 8
Times-Standard : Rotating outages expected tonight from 2 to 9 p.m., PG&E says
NCJ: About Those Rolling Blackouts
Wild Rivers Outpost: Crescent City Hopes Energy Projects Will Realize Enough Savings to Fund Improvements at New City Hall Building
KMUD: HSU Proceeds Despite County's COVID-19 Concerns
NCJ: Virtually No Chance for a Ruckus at Dem Convention
Washington Post: As it turns out, there really was collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia
Mad River Union: Dogtown: Every doggie has a story – Chica and Casper need a new co-author
Governor's Office: California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Carmel Fire in Monterey County
NCJ: Red, Salmon Fires at 15,500 Acres, Merging
The Guardian: Honey better treatment for coughs and colds than antibiotics, study claims
The Guardian: California Uber and Lyft drivers brace for shutdown over worker classification
The Guardian: First Thing: Senate trumps Mueller with its Russian collusion report
CBS News : Cannabis Customers Can Now Buy Marijuana From Vending Machines In Colorado
NY Times: Sorry, the World’s Biggest Bike Maker Can’t Help You Buy a Bike Right Now
NY Times: Collectibles: Check Your Basement for Old Fishing Gear
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Breaking: Bonny Doon added to evacuation order as fires consume 7,500 acres in Santa Cruz, San Mateo counties
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Santa Cruz County to close beaches for Labor Day weekend
San Jose Mercury: Wildfire evacuations in Santa Cruz Mountains, from near Pescadero to Boulder Creek
Sacramento Bee: Update: Homes destroyed, 4,000 people evacuated for Jones Fire near Grass Valley, Nevada City
KRCR: Trinity County DA named as victim in deadly crash along Highway 299
Press Democrat: 5 Napa County fires burn 32,000 acres, displace at least 5,700 people
Press Democrat: Residents of northwestern Sonoma County forced to flee as wildfire menaces region
Sonoma West Times: Evacuation orders issued for pair of west county wildfires
LA Times: Northern California’s lightning-caused fires explode in size, move on Vacaville
Times-Standard : Castles, crabs and canines: Friends of the Dunes announces Sand Sculpture Festival winners
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
NCJ: A Company at a Crossroads: Huffman’s Klamath forum wraps with sharp questioning of power company executive
KMUD: Redway Community Services District Implements Water Restrictions
County of Humboldt: August 18, 2020
Times-Standard : North Coast reps grill PacifiCorp on Klamath dams removal, tribal chairs stress urgency
County of Humboldt: August 18, 2020 - Five Cases Reported Today
Wild Rivers Outpost: Redwood NP Seeks Comment On Proposed New Trail
NCJ: Public Health Confirms Five New COVID-19 Cases
Wild Rivers Outpost: Crescent City's Financial Picture Is Slightly Improved, Though A $594,000 Deficit Exists Due to COVID-19
Times-Standard : Tuesday, Aug. 18: Number of new Humboldt County COVID-19 cases confirmed today: 5
KMUD: Hoopa Tribe Going Back to Court to Protect the Trinity River
Tuluwat Examiner: Senate report shows Trump lied and was eagerly receiving Russian help (and still is)
Governor's Office: Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 8.18.20