This week HCSO Special Services deputies are participating in the @Cal_OES Winter Search and Rescue Operations Training. In 2022 our Special Services Unit conducted 18 SAR operations. We are proud to have a team of skilled and highly-trained SAR professionals here in #Humboldt! https://t.co/e7l4WBDiT1

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 27, 2023

The @SBAgov Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be extending its operation in #Humboldt to Feb. 10, 2023. Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, the Outreach Center will be moved to the Rio Dell Community Resource Center, located at 406 Wildwood Ave in Rio Dell. pic.twitter.com/5TQwgCqqaF

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) January 27, 2023

📣𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗪𝗬 𝟯𝟲 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦📣Stop by the Hydesville Fire Station on Thurs. Feb. 2 between 6-8 pm to meet our Eel River Deputy, and chat with Sheriff Honsal, 2nd District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell and our Neighborhood Watch Coordinator. pic.twitter.com/lLMsb5i45X

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 24, 2023

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PREVIOUSLY: Security Camera Footage Shows Physical Encounter Between Wildberries Manager and Teen Shoplifter

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A group of about 30 protestors gathered in front of Wildberries Marketplace around 10:30 this morning to call for a boycott of the Arcata grocery store in response to recently leaked security camera footage that shows a prolonged physical struggle between the store’s general manager, Aaron Gottschalk, and teenage girl suspected of shoplifting.

As reported by the Outpost’s Ryan Burns, a video of the September 30 incident was anonymously uploaded to the r/Humboldt subreddit earlier this week. In the time since Gottschalk has received both praise and criticism across social media for his handling of the situation.

In a leaked Jan. 20 letter to staff, Wildberries owner Phil Ricord acknowledged the “rumors and accusations” made by “well-meaning ‘concerned citizens’” surrounding the September 30 shoplifting incident but emphasized that “shoplifting is not acceptable under any circumstance.”

“Unfortunately, shoplifting and its prevention at times leads to unintended consequences,” according to the letter. “Had the individual involved responded to numerous verbal demands to stop no further action would have been necessary. Instead, they decided to ignore those demands and continue their exit from the store and were forcibly restrained until law enforcement arrived. Wildberries chose not to press charges.”

Ricord added that Gottschalk has been asked to work from home for the time being “as he regroups from the barrage of unwarranted and at times vicious criticism.”

Congratulations to our January #EmployeeOfTheMonth Detective Nick Carnahan! #HereToHelp pic.twitter.com/QkRtUBDO88

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 20, 2023

Pho Thien Long is closed until further notice.

So reads a sign posted on the entrance door to the popular Eureka Vietnamese and Thai restaurant, as noted in the Facebook group Humboldt Foodies. 

“Due to a change of ownership this restaurant will be closed until further notice and will reopen soon,” the sign reads. 

Join us tonight at Azalea Hall for the State of McKinleyville community meeting. Sheriff Honsal and North Area Lieutenant Josh McCall will be joining a panel of local leaders to discuss crime, safety, and more! The meeting begins at 6 p.m. pic.twitter.com/ANOVJ107cI

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 19, 2023

Arcata Traffic Collision: APD, Arcata Fire and Arcata Ambulance are at scene of a major injury traffic collision in the area of Foster and Alliance. There are up to 3 patients with one possibly deceased at scene. APD is requesting assistance from other agencies for traffic control. Alliance and Foster will be completely blocked

#Update All clear issued for Myrtletown. Residents may resume normal activities. Thank you for your patience.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 16, 2023

#HappeningNow Deputies are in the area of the 2200 bl of Maple Ln in Myrtletown for a law enforcement investigation. Due to this being a developing situation, residents in the immediate area are asked to stay inside and avoid the area for safety until investigation is complete.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 16, 2023

Have you been feeling old and creaky lately? Well, we promise you that Edie Ceccarelli of Willits has got you beat. That’s because, as noted by the Willits Weekly, the 114-year-old Ceccarelli is now the current oldest person in the USA.

See below. 

Local broadcasting legend Dave Silverbrand is being remembered at a service at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Eureka today. Below you will find a pair of live streams of the proceedings, courtesy North Coast News and Nazy Javid.

Kim Kardashian, for some reason one of the most famous people to have ever lived, was in Crescent City this week! Freak out if you need to. We know of her entry into our space for two reasons. First, some locals spotted her at The Chart Room — you know, that old seafood place where sea lions hang out by the harbor. Local radio station KCRE shared the visual evidence on their Facebook page and noted that actor Tobey Maguire was also in attendance for the film crew-captured lunch (though no one bothered to take a photo with him).

Behold! Kim!

Hey! That’s totally her!

UPDATE: There’s Tobey!

Moving on. The other data point alluding to Kim Kardashian’s presence in our vicinity comes from her own hand. Last night Kardashian posted video tagged “Pelican Bay” to her Instagram story featuring a sunset-drenched Castle Rock taken from a little pullout on North Pebble Beach Drive. We will note that she included the magic emoji (✨), so we are going to assume she appreciated the view. See what Kim saw now.

Ahhhh.

Well, that’s all, kids. Enjoy your Thursday a little more knowing we live in a Kim Kardashian-approved landscape.

Arcata Vehicle Pursuit: APD attempted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 255 near Jackson Ranch. The vehicle fled at speeds up to 100 mph. APD has discontinued the pursuit in Eureka on Broadway. EPD spotted the vehicle traveling the wrong way southbound on Broadway. They are not in pursuit at this time. The involved vehicle was possibly reported stolen

The burglary suspect is in custody

Officers are in a physical altercation with the male

Eureka Burglary in Progress: 3000 block of Broadway at the Big 5 for a male who broke a window and is reportedly attempting to access the firearm and ammo displays in the store; EPD on scene deploying with rifles. The male is reported to be approaching the door

𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 | January 9, 2023 at 4 p.m.#HumboldtEarthquake pic.twitter.com/ej9Pw1x8dq

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) January 10, 2023

Displaced or need sheltering assistance following the recent severe weather in #HumboldtCounty? The @ARCGoldCountry can help. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). pic.twitter.com/Ye2GjNOKWc

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) January 9, 2023

Were you displaced due to #HumboldtEarthquake damages to your home? Help may be available. The Long-Term Recovery Line, at 707-441-5000, is available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., for displaced residents seeking temporary sheltering accommodations. pic.twitter.com/HNVWakCGSD

— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) January 6, 2023

The Times-Standard is reporting that workers at the county’s solid waste facility in Samoa discovered a woman’s body among recycling that had been picked up in Eureka earlier today.

Woman’s body found amid recycling by Recology in Samoa

On Thursday morning a woman’s body was found in Samoa, the Eureka Police confirmed Thursday afternoon. “A deceased female was located amongst recycling that had been transferred to the…

TIMES-STANDARD

Blue Lake Boulevard is closed at Hwy. 299 due to downed trees and debris.

ROADWAY OPEN: US101 is now open in Humboldt County from Seawood Dr. near Trinidad to Orick. Please limit nonessential travel. If you must travel, slow down and allow plenty of time to reach your destination safely.
Check https://t.co/faudYOtp7p for real-time traffic information. https://t.co/fWaJPx2WEC

— Caltrans District 1 (@CaltransDist1) January 5, 2023

Yet more amazing satellite imagery of inbound storm. Multiple sub-vortices are visible rotating around common center inside broader low pressure system (aka “Fujiwhara effect”). A powerful cold front will bring high winds & heavy rain to California in coming hours. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/poiA5O7LZ2

— Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) January 4, 2023