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Gov. Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency on the North Coast
LoCO Staff / Dec. 5, 2024, 2:07 p.m. / Emergency
(UPDATING) Humboldt Responds to Big Offshore Earthquake
LoCO Staff / Dec. 5, 2024, 11:44 a.m. / Earthquake , Emergency
… in the earthquake, be sure to report it to the city at 707-763-3532.— Isabella Vanderheiden###UPDATE, 2:15 p.m.: Gov. Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency on the North Coast— Hank Sims###UPDATE, 1:35 p.m.: Groceries …
(UPDATE: CANCELED) Tsunami Warning in Effect
LoCO Staff / Dec. 5, 2024, 10:55 a.m. / Emergencies
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Eureka Cultural Arts District Announces Grant Funding for Holiday-Themed Projects
LoCO Staff / Dec. 5, 2024, 10:08 a.m. / Art
ICE Is Looking for a New Detention Center in Blue California. The State Probably Can’t Stop It
Wendy Fry / Dec. 5, 2024, 7:34 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Walker, 1924-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 5, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Eureka City Council Advances Development Agreement for Affordable Housing Projects on City-Owned Parking Lots, Approves Church Conversion Near Henderson Center
Isabella Vanderheiden / Dec. 4, 2024, 4:06 p.m. / Housing , Local Government
… Security National. As many of our readers will recall, Arkley recently spent more than $1.6 million on Measure F, a failed ballot measure that sought to protect downtown parking lots by halting the city …
Blue Lake’s City Council Election Tie Will Be Resolved By Pulling a Name From a Hat, Essentially
Ryan Burns / Dec. 4, 2024, 3:49 p.m. / Elections
… , incumbent Tami Trent was re-elected alongside Fortuna Ace Hardware owner and council newcomer Jerry D. King.Humboldt County's half 1 (per)cent sales tax initiative, Measure O, passed easily while …
Cal Poly Humboldt Students Will Have to Go Without On-Campus Sushi for a Little While
Hank Sims / Dec. 4, 2024, 1:28 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
Missing Eureka Man Identified in Glendale Murphy’s Market Surveillance Footage
LoCO Staff / Dec. 4, 2024, 10:10 a.m. / Missing
California’s Employment Safety Net Is Still Broken. Will Anyone Fix It?
Lauren Hepler / Dec. 4, 2024, 7:41 a.m. / Sacramento
… is still $20 billion in debt to the federal government after the state took out loans to cover pandemic benefits, costing taxpayers $1 billion in annual interest — more than the state spends on child …
OBITUARY: Leandra Earlynn (Masten) Billings, 1950-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 4, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Veronda Mae Williamson, 1953-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 4, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… to rest at Oceanview Cemetery. A memorial ceremony to celebrate Veronda’s life will be held on Saturday, December 7, at 1 p.m., at Faith Center Church, 1032 Bay St, Eureka. The family invites all who knew …
TODAY in SUPES: County Agrees to Pursue Settlement of Kernen Construction’s Permit Issues as Employees Pack the House
Ryan Burns / Dec. 3, 2024, 4:01 p.m. / Local Government
Eureka Man Arrested With Meth, Fentanyl, Guns Early Yesterday Morning in the Winco Parking Lot, Police Say
LoCO Staff / Dec. 3, 2024, 8:48 a.m. / Crime
… , ‘Where’s Our Justice?’ as Teen Killer Gets Released Back Into the Community###Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On December 2, 2024, at approximately 1:04 a.m., an Officer from the Eureka …
Man Wanted for Felony Assault Taken Into Custody Near Blue Lake After Brief Chase Sunday Morning, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Dec. 3, 2024, 8:24 a.m. / Crime
… Man Wanted for Felony Assault Taken Into Custody Near Blue Lake After Brief Chase Sunday Morning, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Dec. 1 …
High Schools Moved on From College for All. Will Trump Come Through for Job Training?
Carolyn Jones / Dec. 3, 2024, 7:38 a.m. / Sacramento
… $1.4 billion, which was distributed to states through grants. California received $142 million, and supplemented that with an additional $1 billion. “It’s wonderful to see this bipartisan support …
OBITUARY: Judy Ann Urynowicz, 1950-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 3, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Leonidas (Lonnie) Phillip Chester, 1953-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 3, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… will be held at the Mad River Community Hall on December 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. Meat will be provided; please bring a salad or side dish.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Lonnie Chester's …
OBITUARY: Minnie Wolf, 1942-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 3, 2024, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Attempted Chainsaw Theft in McKinleyville Results in Petty Theft Arrest
LoCO Staff / Dec. 2, 2024, 3:16 p.m. / Crime
… : Andrew GoffHumboldt County Sheriff's Office release:On Dec. 1 at about 3 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Ace Hardware store on Central Ave. in Mc …
Missing Eureka Man’s Car Found Just Outside City Limits; Search Continues
LoCO Staff / Dec. 2, 2024, 2:33 p.m. / Missing
(VIDEO) The Arcata High Tigers Win North Coast Section Football Championship for the First Time Ever
Hank Sims / Dec. 2, 2024, 2:21 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
HO HO *COUGH*: NorCal Weed Farmers Hope You’ll Jollily Jones For the ‘12 Jays of Christmas’
LoCO Staff / Dec. 2, 2024, 12:45 p.m. / Our Culture
… Crack A 1g pre-roll of the legendary strain Green Crack, known for its bright, citrusy flavors and energizing effects. Exclusive to Humboldt Nation.Farm Cut: Royal Blueberry Two pre-rolls from Emerald …
Smoke in McKinleyville? That’s Probably Just Green Diamond Burning Up Some Fuel Hazards in Redwood Creek
LoCO Staff / Dec. 2, 2024, 10:32 a.m. / Non-Emergencies
Top Democrats Say They Won’t Just ‘Trump-Proof’ California — They’ll Make It Affordable Again
Alexei Koseff / Dec. 2, 2024, 9:25 a.m. / Sacramento
Landlords Are Using AI to Raise Rents — and California Cities Are Leading the Pushback
Wendy Fry / Dec. 2, 2024, 8:06 a.m. / Sacramento
… areas include South Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, and Murrieta and northeastern San Diego. In the second quarter of 2020, the average rent in San Diego County was $1,926, reflecting a 26 …
OBITUARY: Levi Humphrey, 1933-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 2, 2024, 7:54 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Daniel Jack Reynolds, 1940-2024
LoCO Staff / Dec. 2, 2024, 7:47 a.m. / Obits
… …Visitation for family and friends on Tuesday, December 3rd, Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street, Arcata from 1 to 3 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held sometime next spring or summer. The date, time, and location …
PASTOR BETHANY: Advent is the Season of Hope Emergent
Bethany Cseh / Dec. 1, 2024, 7 a.m. / Faith-y