Search the Ol’ LoCO Archives!
37016 results found, newest first.
Bike & Pedestrian Safety
In aftermath of a rash of bike & pedestrian vs motor vehicle fatalities and injuries in the past few weeks, Cliff Berkowitz and Emily Sinkhorntalk with Patti Horsley of the California Convergence about…
Humboldt County CCC’s Go Viral
Today, the United Kingdom's Daily Mail features commentary on local CCC employee John Griffith and two of the youth working for him, who bust out the wild dance moves. Can LoCO…
Inmate Found Unconscious—Now on Life Support
…The Eureka Fire Department and City Ambulance responded and assisted in transporting the inmate to St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was admitted and later placed on life support when his condition worsened…
Extreme Weather Shelter to Open in McKinleyville
…Guests will then have a meal provided by the Blue Lake Casino and ride in a van donated by the Blue Lake Casino to a the temporary shelter located at the Church…
Naked Woman Arrested Again…and Again
According to the Eureka Police Department, Marissa Carlson was arrested on March 7th, for wearing only a bra and she was arrested on Sept 13 completely naked. In fact, Carlson appears to…
Volunteer Fire Departments Struggle to Provide Proper Equipment and Training to Their Crews
…Since the measure to add the fee to property tax failed to pass in last November's election, the FVFC must rely on support from the community. The money is necessary to…
Teenage Pedestrian Dead After Being Struck by Car in Eureka
From the Eureka Police Department: On March 9th 2013, at approximately 10:16pm the Eureka Police Department received a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Carson St…
Major Injury Accident on Hwy 36
CHP dispatch is reporting an accident involving a pedestrian and a white Ford Taurus. The dispatch is reporting it as a major injury accident. Follow updates here.
Early Morning Vehicular Mayhem at Carson Park
Friend o' the LoCO Joel Mielke writes: We heard something slam up the street at about 5 this morning, and then lots of engine revving before it was again quiet. Then there…
Perilous Plunge Today
Today at 10 A.M., the Discovery Museum sends a wave of colorful characters into the Bay. For over ten years, brave souls in wacky costumes have been jumping into the water…
Schools and Local Rancher Team Up to Provide Organic Local Beef to Schoolkids
Photo of Clint Victorine from the Small Business Development Centers of Northern California. Humboldt Co. Press Release: For one day in March, students across the County will be served local, organic, grass…
Drug Task Force Arrests Family for Weed, Shrooms, Two Pounds of Meth
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On 03-07-2013 at approximately 9:40pm the Humboldt County Drug Task Force assisted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol…
No, It’s Not Just You — Suddenlink Is Out Again
…From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 3-8-2013, approximately 10:30 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Plant Manager of Suddenlink, that an…
Sequestered! Air Force Band Cancels Redwood Coast Jazz Festival Appearance
A member of The Commanders, a U.S. Air Force band centered at Travis Air Force Base, provides music instruction to students in the Eureka High School music program during their last…
Four POPped for Possession and Warrants
…All four subjects were transported and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the above listed charges. *Anyone with information concerning suspected drug activity, or other nuisances occurring in the City…
Arcata Resident Sought in Connection with Burglaries
…On March 5, 2013, Investigators from the Arcata Police Department received information regarding the identity of an individual believed to be responsible for numerous burglaries in the Sunny Brae area over the…
POP says, “Won’t You be Mine” to Valentine and Friends
…On 03/04/2013, detectives from the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP) conducted narcotic enforcement in the Old Town area of Eureka. During the operation, Boris Lee Valentine…
CONTEST! Who Can Identify All the Symbols on Hitchhiker Kai’s New Face Tattoo?
…Enter your theories in the comments below. I'm going to pick a winner, and that winner will win something — an actual, physical thing. Points for identifying the hardest-to-identify symbols…
Familiar Face Leads to Arrest for Controlled Substance
…The officer recognized the female, Heather Irene Fontaine, from numerous prior contacts with her. The officer stopped to speak with the subjects. As the officer exited his patrol car, the male subject…
Snow in Mountain Passes
Photo from the US National Weather Service Eureka Facebook page. Travelers should carry chains as winter weather settles over the North Coast mountain ranges. The National Weather Service is predicting two to…
Snow in SoHum Mountains—Buses not Running to Alderpoint and Shelter Cove
…Windy Gap on is snowing with up to an inch and a half of snow and more predicted throughout the day, says Messenger.
Ecstasy and Pounds Seized During Traffic Stop
…Upon conducting a traffic stop, the Sergeant detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver, Kaine Mcintyre, (age 20 of Arcata) related that he had a medical recommendation…
EPD Randomly Discovers Two-Wheeled Narcotics Delivery System
From the Eureka Police Department: On 03/04/2013, at about 1:10 pm, detectives from the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP) were conducting narcotic enforcement in the…
Arrest on Thomas Road
…Steve Knight of the Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Dept reported that officers responded to a call. They eventually made contact with the resident and were satisfied that there were no current issues…
Johnny Berrypicker Speaks With KSLG’s John Matthews
John Matthews' Guest of the Week: John Post — known locally as "Johnny Berrypicker" — has been a colorful presence around Arcata and the rest of Humboldt County for several years. But a story…
Fortuna School on Lockdown Earlier
…The subject was apprehended in "view of the school." The FPD says that the event was over quickly.
Humboldt Live Sessions: The Lost Luvs
Yay, books! The Lost Luvs, made up entirely of sexy librarians, storm Northtown Books for a performance of "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" as part of the latest…
Accident on the Avenue of the Giants—Both Lanes Closed
…Boldt was transported to Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, CA, and released to the hospital due to the severity of his injuries. The driver of the Chevy sustained minor injuries and was…
Two Eureka Residents Arrested with 33 Pounds in Trinity CO.
…During the stop the Officers detected the odor of marijuana emitting from in the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle the Officer located 33 pounds of processed marijuana. Vang and Her…
Explosion in Alderpoint
…A Poster on SoHum Awareness reports, "Big plume of smoke and a gross chemical smell in the air…." Another report says the boom shook their house.