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Photos From Today’s Vigil for Father Eric Freed
…Father Mike Cloney presided over the beginning of the vigil. Lost Coast Outpost contributor Mark McKenna was at the start of the vigil, which took place at the church next door to…
Pastor Bethany: His Light Endures
[Your Lost Coast Outpost presents another edition of Pastor Bethany, in which Catalyst pastor Bethany Cseh attempts to find light in the darkness of this week's harrowing events.] # # # I lit a…
New Fire Spotted Near Maple Creek in the Mad River Area [UPDATED—Fire Is Out]
…The Red Fire by Berry Summit in the eastern part of the county has reached 250 acres. There were several other fires yesterday which is extremely unusual for this time of year…
Red Fire Now at 250 Acres
Overnight the Red Fire, which is west of Willow Creek and South of Berry Summit, reached 250 acres. Yesterday's containment of 20% dropped to 10% by approximately 8:30 this morning…
LoCO on the Pot: Legalize Cannabis in America and in France? A Short History about a Long Love/Hate Relationship
My buddy Jonah Raskin has written about cannabis since the 1970s. His most recent work on the subject is Marijuanaland: Dispatches from an American War, published by High Times, and in France…
Letter from Istanbul Trouble in Turkey — A Story of Corruption and its Consequences
There was a time when the Ottoman Turks were famously dubbed by Western leaders as “the sick man of Europe.” This label, which alluded to the swift and terminal decline that engulfed…
Breaking News: Garberville Vegetation Fire [UPDATE: Fire Is Out]
…Scanner traffic is reporting a fire near the cross of Tooby Ranch Rd and Flat Rock Rd. Engines are on their way. Not much is known about it at this time. We…
Fire at Snow Camp by Blue Lake [UPDATED 6:03 P.M.]
…However, the unusual weather is hindering firefighting efforts. The area of the Red Fire was 66 degrees today with the relative humidity an "extremely dry 6%." Typically overnight, Upton said, the moisture…
Fire Above Bridgeville [UPDATED at 5:05 P.M.]
…Upton says that the unusual weather contributed to making the fire difficult to contain. Today the area was 70 degrees with an extremely low relative humidity. The amount of moisture in the…
Charges Dropped Against EPD Sgt. Adam Laird
…Based on evidence discovered after the filing of these charges, including several expert opinions obtained by both the prosecution and the defense, the People have determined that this case cannot be proved…
Meet Allan Dollison, DA Candidate
…Grobey is a former Navy Seal, and Chairman of the HSU Economics Department as well as the current President of the Humboldt/Del Norte Chapter of Military Officers Association of America. Allan…
2-Year-Old Girl Killed by Father in Tragic Accident
…The father ran to the aid of his daughter while the friend called 911. Myers Flat VFD, City Ambulance, Cal Fire and the CHP all responded to the scene of the accident…
FPD Wants You to Show up for Court
…The AVOID the 7 DUI Task Force places a high priority on lowering deaths and injury with the goal of removing impaired drivers and heightening awareness of the dangers of driving under…
HCSO: Slain Priest’s Vehicle Recovered
…According to Knight, "He went with the program." Later, the vehicle believed to have been taken from the rectory, the dark grey Nissan Altima Hybrid, with license plate 6NDW40, was discovered. (Details…
Remembering Father Eric — My Teacher, My Mentor, My Friend
…With the arrest this afternoon of suspect Gary Lee Bullock, the circus surrounding the death of St. Bernard's father Eric Freed can hopefully fade out for the moment and the community…
Priest Murder Case Suspect Bullock Apprehended in SoHum
…The manner of the apprehension has not been confirmed, but listen to what went out over the scanner below. (AUDIO) Scanner Traffic PREVIOUSLY: Redway Resident Gary Lee Bullock Wanted for the Murder…
SoHum Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
…The victim attempted to intervene in the argument and Earhart turned his attention towards the victim. The victim saw the suspect raise his hand over his head with an object in his…
(UPDATING) Redway Resident Gary Lee Bullock Wanted for the Murder of Eric Freed
…The facts of the case are as follows: On Dec. 31, 2013 BULLOCK was the subject of a radio call regarding a person who was acting strangely in the Garberville area of…
Early Morning Fire in South Eureka
…Due to the extent of the fire and compromised integrity of the structure, the crew initiated a “defensive” attack from the exterior of the structure to contain the fire to the building…
Yes, That Was An Earthquake
…The USGS confirms that we just had — at 10:23 p.m., that is — a an earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale and centered in the Pacific 22 miles SSW…
Intruder at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Today
…The woman stopped by to check on the grounds and spotted a bicycle inside the building. She opened the door and went into the dark interior. A man, approximately 6 foot tall…
EPD Seeks Vehicle Thought To Be Related to Today’s Homicide
…The Eureka Police Department requests that if the public has information regarding the vehicle's whereabouts or if the vehicle is located, do not approach the vehicle, and contact the Eureka Police…
A Tragic New Year’s Day: Images From the St. Bernard’s Crime Scene
…As you've probably read already on the Lost Coast Outpost today, the Eureka Police Department has confirmed that Father Eric Freed was found dead in the church rectory this morning. LoCO…
Murder in the St. Bernard’s Rectory This Morning; Victim is Reportedly Father Eric Freed (VIDEO)
…Bernard's and the state of the investigation. Jager confirms the identity of the victim —Father Eric Freed. Video below: ### UPDATE, 2:27 p.m.: Directly following this afternoon's press conference…
LoCO’s 2013 Top 50, Part Two: Weed, Celebrities, Jason Singleton!
…In this one, the Internet tuned in for the first episode of Cribz: Garberville … # # # 28. Raid on Sprowl Creek Road … here, the arrested suspects' similar, odd reverse mohawks really sealed the deal…
Arcata: Marijuana Leaves?
…Now that the tax bill is due, only 96 households meet the criteria. While this does lead to tax revenue falling far short of the predictions presented to voters, the stated goal…
Your Week in Ocean: King Tides, Eddie Aikau Ocean Night
In addition to being New Year's Eve today – hello, 2014! – it's the start of a three-day run of "king tides," times when the high tide is higher than usual…
If You Get Tipsy, You Might Need a Tow
…One to drive your vehicle home and one to follow with the tow truck to get the driver back to the company. "The owner, Leroy Hoffman pays the drivers out of his…
Generally Speaking, Your Pet Hates New Year’s Eve
…Keep your pet indoors, in the garage or in a secured pen during the holiday celebrations. Make sure your dog is licensed, and is wearing the license tag. The Sheriff's Office…
High Risk Missing Person
…Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime…