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Two Loud Booms Heard in Carlotta
…Lisa Vitello wrote, "So loud—shook the house. Heard a muffled sound from far away and then it was like an m80 went off next to the house." Another reader, Sandy Savage…
DEA and Mendocino Law Enforcement Raided Love In It Cooperative in Mendocino Yesterday—Sherry Glaser Arrested
…Later, Terri Klemetson was able to interview Sherry Glaser who described the experience. Glaser's response starts just before the 15 minute mark. She reiterates that the butane used for hash extraction…
Eureka Police Department Releases Latest Wanted Poster
An updated poster featuring the most wanted suspects in Eureka has just been released. Only one woman joins the top ten this time. Previously: Eureka’s Most Wanted Poster Yielding Results: Four…
Online Petition Asks Supervisors to Respect Public Input on General Plan Update
Arcata resident Hezekiah Allen, who recently announced a run for state assembly, launched a change.org petition at 8:30 this morning asking Humboldt County supervisors "to restore the role of public…
(UPDATE — FOUND!) Be On the Lookout: 1988 Toyota Pickup Ganked From Eureka
Here’s the latest post in our “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you, our readers, to help your neighbors by passing on any helpful information…
EPD: Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Captured
…A records check of the vehicle revealed that it had been reported stolen to the Arcata Police Department on 2-9-2014.Officers contacted the solo occupant/driver of the vehicle, identified…
Your Week in Ocean: Opportunities Abound
…at the Red Lion Hotel, 1929 Fourth St., Eureka, the U.S. Navy will hold a public hearing on the potential environmental impacts of the Navy’s proposal to increase training and…
Elections Manager Kelly Sanders Launches Bid for Clerk-Recorder; Crnich to Retire
…at the Carter House Hotel in Eureka. Crnich and her office have done pioneering work in the field of elections transparency. She was the first clerk-recorder in the nation to authorize…
Zippy Little Smart Car for Arcata Police Department
…The City of Arcata has used Go-4 Interceptors, three-wheeled carts, in the past. The switch to the Smart Car saved the city $18,000 in the purchase price alone. The…
CHP Reports Spike in Humboldt County Vehicle Thefts
…Recently, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has seen a … spike in vehicle theft within the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. To date for 2014, the CHP has taken a total of 53…
‘Alcoholic Beverage Brewing Vessel’ Responsible For Last Night’s Eureka ‘Structure Fire’
…Upon arrival fire crews observed thick grey smoke inside of the building and moderate smoke visible from the roof. Due to the size of the building and a lack of a clear…
Sheriffs Relieve Convicted Felon of Stolen Weapon Cache in Loleta
…The citizen said Johnson was staying at her residence in the 2400 block of Eel River Drive, Loleta. The citizen told the investigating deputy he showed up at her home approximately two…
Nine Pounds, Meth, etc. Found as Result of Community Complaints
…The vehicle was associated with a residence at the Lone Pine Motel in Garberville. Because of community complaints about the residence, a warrant to search the vehicle as well as the residence…
EPD Seeks Alleged Crowbar Assailant
…When the suspect refused to leave the property the following morning, an altercation ensued between the two in which the suspect struck the victim with the crowbar and then fled the scene…
OLLIE OLLIE OXEN FREE!: McK Burglary Suspect Fails to Outwit Sheriff’s Office by Hiding in Bathroom Cabinet
…Deputies drove to the address provided by the victim and surrounded it. The deputies knocked on the front door or the residence. An occupant of the residence answered the door and allowed…
NPR Asks, ‘Is Marijuana Bad for You?’ Jerry Brown Frets About ‘Potheads.’
…The second "Morning Edition" story focused on the effects of weed use on the teenage brain. The upshot? Probably not a great idea to let your kid blaze. Smoking weed can actually…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: What’s the Best Film Ever Shot in Humboldt?
…Please tell us, of all the films ever produced within the borders of our fair county, which is the all-time "best"? Over the years, some sizable Hollywood productions have sought out…
Debuted: New Local Products
…Hollifield's press release touts her gaining national attention from Sisters in Crime and the International Thriller Writers which features an interview with Hollifield in the March issue of their monthly publication…
Chris Kerrigan Finally Makes Run for Supervisor More or Less Official
…Kerrigan, who served two consecutive terms on the Eureka City Council starting in 2000 at the tender age of 20, said the county needs to move forward with the general plan update…
McKinleyville Pastor Sharon Latour to Run for 5th District Supervisor
Latour in a photo from her Facebook page Sharon Latour, a 58-year old McKinleyville resident, assistant professor at College of the Redwoods and pastor at Arcata Presbyterian Church, will challenge incumbent…
Good Rain All This Week. Where Do We Stand Now?
I spoke with Matthew Kidwell at the NOAA office on Woodley Island this morning about where we stand with regard to the drought. The good news is that we ended February with…
A Little Bird Told Us the EPD is Tweeting
…The goal of traffic enforcement is to correct the unsafe behavior of motorists that result in avoidable collisions. The Eureka Police Department recognizes that driver education is an important part of that…
Environmental Cannabis: A Forum
…at the Mateel Community Center in Redway will bring a variety of speakers to address both the damage to the environment occurring because of the marijuana industry and how to change growing…
PLUNGED!: Locals Get Dumb For a Good Cause (PHOTOS)
A solo jumper swan dives into the bay. During a break in the rain Saturday morning, 76 jumpers on 13 teams braved Humboldt Bay’s 53 degree water to participate in the…
Nick Adams Take Photos: Mardi Gras at the Arcata Playhouse
On Saturday, I photographed the Arcata Playhouse's Mardi Gras Ball member appreciation party. I grew up in Southeast Texas celebrating Fat Tuesday, but haven't been in several years. The party…
LoCO on the Pot: Hello There, Officer Law!
…The program is voluntary and the cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance. The state charges $66 for the ID card and you can tack on whatever fees…
Letter from Istanbul: Living With Dissent
“It was quite a night last night,” said one of the American teachers. He had just arrived at the school. Outside it was a drizzly, cold morning. “Yeah, my flatmate got arrested…
Two Small Earthquakes—2.4 and 3.1 Southwest of Ferndale [And Another Near Arcata]
Did You feel them? The last and larger one was 21 miles south southwest of Ferndale. The first struck a couple of minutes before the hour and the other struck right after…
Eureka’s Most Wanted Poster Yielding Results: Four Arrested [UPDATED]
…EPD is reaching out to the community for their help in locating these suspects. Anyone encountering the listed subjects should not attempt to contact or apprehend them, but rather call the Eureka…
Nick Adams Takes Photos: ‘The Fray,’ Ferndale’s Slot Car Meet
In 1997, The Fray in Ferndale started racing HO slot cars. The race was started by Rick Phillis. http://thefrayinferndale.com/ 98 professional slot car racers are taking part in the The…