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OBITUARY: Melvin (Sam) Roy McCornack, 1940-2025
Melvin (Sam) Roy McCornack passed away in his home June 15, 2025 at the age of 84 years. He was a long-time resident of Humboldt County. He was well known for…
OBITUARY: Mary V. Rocha, 1933-2025
…They attended Christ the King for many years until health issues caused her to stay home. She also enjoyed going to the casino on occasion, crossword and word puzzles, craft painting and…
POLL! How Do You Want Your Eggs?
The scene: It is 4:14 p.m. inside LoCOHQ, when someone excitedly announces, "Uh oh! How can it already be that late?"How Do You Want Your Eggs? Scrambled! Sunny Side…
(VIDEO) Watch Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay Save an 11-Year-Old Girl Stranded in the Ocean Near Big Lagoon
…California State Parks Lifeguards transferred the child to the rescue swimmer, and the two were hoisted into the helicopter where the aircrew began treating the child for hypothermia-related symptoms.The helicopter…
FIRE UPDATE: Butler Fire Closes in 19,000 Acres as Red Flag Warning Goes Into Effect
…Fire activity was minimal along the northwest portion of the fire. Firefighters will monitor and mop up along the northwestern edge of the fire and along the Salmon River. Additional containment was…
Extra Deputies Patrolling Trinidad Following Burglary Investigation
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On July 20, 2025, the County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to the city of Trinidad on reports of multiple break-in attempts…
Cal State Is Still in the Red Despite Tuition Increase and Spending Cuts
…For Cal State to afford the new, mandatory expenses, the state would need to return the 3% cut and a portion of the compact funding the system was supposed to get this…
OBITUARY: Annette E. Stainbrook, 1966-2025
…Her family will be scattering Annette’s ashes on September 20, 2025, at the “Family Tree.”###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Annette Stainbrook's loved ones. The Lost Coast…
OBITUARY: ‘Yogi’ Eugene Arthur Saxon Jr., 1963-2025
…But despite the pain, he made real sacrifices to participate in the big dances, just like the rest of us. He was Especially proud of the fact that he went the entire…
OBITUARY: Shirley Ann Meyer, 1933-2025
Shirley Ann Meyer passed away the afternoon of July 11, 2025, in her room at Timber Ridge Renaissance in McKinleyville with her daughter Genine and one of her granddaughters, Judy, by her…
OBITUARY: Elvina Newjahr Wood, 1928-2025
Elvina Newjahr Wood, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on April 29, 1928, in Los…
OBITUARY: Glenda K. Cooper, 1947-2025
…Her love was Hayfork, California, and the abundance of friends she acquired while being a resident. The Solid Rock Church was the extended family she always told family and friends about.Glenda…
Reflections on the Destruction of the Campus Apartments, from a Former Resident (and Serious Hater)
By Dezmond Remington.I have a fine view right now, sitting here on the ground leaning up against a lamppost's concrete base. I am watching two backhoes work at rending and…
POLL! Did You Ever Live in a Dorm? Did It Suck?
…Naturally this led to plenty of discussion around the office about the pros and cons of DORM LIFE. Heated debate! Anyway, we thought you'd like to play too. So, tell us…
Under Pressure From the State, Blue Lake City Council Adopts an Updated Housing Element; PLUS: New Councilmember Appointed
Blue Lake's newest city councilmember, Terri Bayles, takes the oath of office at Tuesday night's meeting. | Screenshot.###Facing threats of fines and enforcement actions from the California Department of Housing…
(PHOTOS AND VIDEO) Say Goodbye to CPH’s Campus Apartments, Which Are Currently Being Torn Down
…A long-planned destruction of the decades-old Campus Apartments (located, curiously enough, on Cal Poly Humboldt's campus) has begun in earnest this week, and will likely finish today. Check out…
FIRE UPDATE: Crews Strengthen Containment Lines Along Salmon River Road as Butler Fire Reaches 18,474 Acres
…Crews have been successful with line construction and keeping the fire within containment lines along the Salmon River Road. More containment is expected to be added to the map soon from drop…
Interested in Eel River Dam Removal? Mark Your Calendars, Because PG&E is Holding an Online Town Hall Meeting Next Month
…The plan will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by July 29.During the town hall PG&E will discuss the overall regulatory process and note opportunities for public…
‘The Power of United Community’: State Informs Sheriff Honsal It No Longer Intends to Place Convicted Rapist Back in Humboldt
…Sheriff Honsal received official notice that the Department of State Hospitals has withdrawn its intent to place a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) back into Humboldt County.Sheriff Honsal thanks the Humboldt County…
Planned Parenthood of California Loses $300 Million in Federal Funding Under Court Order
…In the lawsuit, Planned Parenthood argues that the one-year funding ban enacted by Congress violates the organization’s First Amendment rights and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment by…
OBITUARY: Cole Christopher Foos, 1984-2025
…If the path Cole was on came to a fork, with one path worn and the other less used, Cole would invariably create his own path to continue. Cole could and would…
OBITUARY: Carolyn Sue Lucas (Gibbs), 1943-2025
…Born on April 3, 1943, in Holland, Arkansas, Carolyn was the fourth of five children of Vernon and Velma Gibbs. Her early years were spent on the family farm, immersed in the…
OBITUARY: Rose Ann Burger Hurst, 1927-2025
…Her legacy continued, as she was a proud member of the American Association of University Women, served on the board of the Humboldt Literacy Project, volunteered at the Food Bank, and was…
OBITUARY: Robert ‘Rick’ Parsells, 1951-2025
…He helped build the Fortuna Best Western Country Inn and Best Western Bayshore Inn along with many homes in the county. He loved to hunt and fish. He was chaos and comfort…
OBITUARY: Germaine Marie (Rivet) Mix, 1937-2025
…The kids would play as the adults worked; those were treasured times for all the kids as time spent together was rare. She talked often of enjoying time with the Woulf side…
POLL! What Was Ozzy Osbourne’s Best Song? (Nominees Chosen by Humboldt Metal Musician, Show Booker and LoCO Office Genie Gena!)
The Prince of Darkness has exited the stage. Just over two weeks since performing one last time with Black Sabbath in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England, heavy metal legend and…
Humboldt Supervisors OK Potter Valley Water Diversion Plan, Paving the Way for Eel River Dam Removal
Screenshot of today's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###After nearly a decade of planning and negotiations, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a water diversion agreement that…
Owners of the Royal Crest Mobile Estates Ask Fortuna’s City Council to Kill the Proposed Rent Stabilization Ordinance
…In fact, the thinking goes, the low rent could exacerbate a housing shortage in Fortuna by making the original sales price of the home unaffordable. But the main concern is making a…
(UPDATE: ALL CLEAR) Sheriff’s Office Seeking Man Who Fled From Rio Dell Firefighters Who Were Attempting to Help Him Earlier Today
…On July 22, 2025, at approximately 11:55 a.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to the area of the Eagle Prairie Bridge, Rio Dell, for the…
Two Head-On Car Collisions on Highway 101 in Northern Mendo Yesterday; Both Were DUI-Related and One Innocent Driver Was Killed, CHP Says
Location of the first crash Press release from the California Highway Patrol: On July 21, 2025, at 1440 hours Humboldt Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call of a two-vehicle…