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Feb. 8, 2023
todd / 12:44 a.m.
Continuing eastbound HW 299 at mile marker 10 speeds 80 light fog, light traffic. CHP has a unit in the pursuit. Several HCSO units dropped out but they still have at least two units involved
todd / 12:40 a.m.
Continuing eastbound HW 299. Passing Essex speeds 100. An HCSO deputy is advising that their vehicle has damage to a headlight, possibly from contact with the suspect vehicle. Passing Blue Lake speeds 100
todd / 12:37 a.m.
Approaching North Bank speeds 110 MPH. Vehicle is turning onto Highway 299
todd / 12:34 a.m.
Trinidad Vehicle Pursuit: HCSO attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Trinidad area. The vehicle fled southbound on Highway 101. Currently passing Clam Beach speeds 100 MPH. HCSO is requesting CHP take over the pursuit. Unknown what the original stop was for. Now passing Murray
Feb. 6, 2023
Going Down @ 3:23 p.m.
#Correction Incident is located on Kristin Way.
— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 6, 2023
Going Down @ 3:10 p.m.
#HappeningNow Active law enforcement investigation happening on the 1600 block of Kristin Lane in McKinleyville. Two individuals have been located deceased following a welfare check on a residence. More information to follow.
— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 6, 2023
Going Down @ 11:42 a.m.
TIMBER! The Pine Motel has fallen | Photo: Andrew Goff
As part of plans to add another drive through chain restaurant to Eureka’s “river of money,” the old Pine Motel on Broadway is now almost completely wiped from the earth. Crews could be seen finishing up the nuisance property’s demolition on Monday morning.
As the Outpost previously reported, a new Starbucks and Subway are planned for the location.
Sample what a Pine Motel-less Broadway looks like in the clip below.
Plans for the new development courtesy the City of Eureka
Going Down @ 11:20 a.m.
The #Humboldt @SBAgov Disaster Loan Outreach Center closes this Friday, Feb. 10! Stop by the Rio Dell Community Resource Center this week between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to get personalized assistance in filling out your #DisasterLoan application. pic.twitter.com/txyzi5nIHy
— Humboldt Co OES (@HumCoOES) February 6, 2023
Going Down @ 10:31 a.m.
Kickers of asses. Photo: Cal Poly Humboldt.
Ho! Congrats, once again, to the national champion Cal Poly Humboldt rugby team, who today will do the small-college version of the Golden State Warriors’ trip to the White House with a special ceremony on the floor of the California legislature.
Says the Office of Sen. Mike McGuire:
Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire couldn’t be more excited to welcome national champions to the Senate floor TODAY in recognition of the Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s rugby team who clinched the 2022 National Collegiate Rugby Championship last December.
The title is the first national championship for the Lumberjacks in the rugby program’s 49-year history.
The recognition ceremony will begin shortly after 2:00pm, once Senate session convenes. The ceremony can be viewed via live streamed here: https://www.senate.ca.gov/
Players, coaches and Cal Poly Humboldt’s President Tom Jackson Jr. will join Senator McGuire for the special ceremony.
Official photos will be issued on Monday afternoon.
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Feb. 1, 2023
Going Down @ 3:59 p.m.
Loud sirens in Eureka? Shop with a Cop is happening now! pic.twitter.com/zA6I6ReuoG
— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 1, 2023
Going Down @ 11:11 a.m.
Sez Cal Poly Humboldt:
Cal Poly Humboldt will be holding a free, surplus hand sanitizer giveaway event at its Samoa Boulevard Facility (1601 Samoa Blvd) on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-3:30 p.m. The sanitizer is in 17-ounce bottles and can be used in homes or businesses. Anyone is welcome to sanitizer. First come, first served until supplies run out.
Jan. 31, 2023
Going Down @ 4:36 p.m.
The Highway 36 Community Meet & Greet with our Eel River Deputy is happening THIS THURSDAY, 2/2, from 6-8 p.m. We hope you'll join us! pic.twitter.com/vOWLrwB5aC
— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) February 1, 2023
Jan. 27, 2023
todd / 10:57 p.m.
Deputies are on scene investigating and report that they are code 4 with one detained on the Fieldbrook call
todd / 10:46 p.m.
Fieldbrook Altercation w/ Possible Shots Fired: 2300 Block of Fieldbrook Rd. cross of Grassy Creek for a report of an altercation between two individuals and one individual possibly fired a gun at the other. No injuries reported. HCSO responding code 3
todd / 10:42 p.m.
Fieldbrook Altercation w/ possible Shots Fired
Going Down @ 10:32 a.m.
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
Going Down @ 9:57 a.m.
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
Jan. 23, 2023
Going Down @ 4:29 p.m.
📣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
Jan. 21, 2023
Going Down @ 11:38 a.m.
Protestors gathered in front of Wildberries Marketplace in Arcata. Photo by Hank Sims.
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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.”
Jan. 20, 2023
Going Down @ 11:32 a.m.
Congratulations to our January #EmployeeOfTheMonth Detective Nick Carnahan! #HereToHelp pic.twitter.com/QkRtUBDO88
— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 20, 2023
Jan. 18, 2023
Going Down @ 5:18 p.m.
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.
Going Down @ 4:22 p.m.
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
Jan. 17, 2023
todd / 4:32 p.m.
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
Jan. 15, 2023
Going Down @ 7:06 p.m.
#Update All clear issued for Myrtletown. Residents may resume normal activities. Thank you for your patience.
— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) January 16, 2023
Going Down @ 6:25 p.m.
#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
Jan. 13, 2023
Going Down @ 4:20 p.m.
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.
Going Down @ 12:58 p.m.
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.
Jan. 12, 2023
Going Down @ 6:56 a.m.
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.
Jan. 11, 2023
todd / 9:55 p.m.
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
Jan. 10, 2023
todd / 10:08 p.m.
The burglary suspect is in custody
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