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Laytonville Girl Missing Since January 12th
…The last time she took it was on the 12th and Grimes is very worried about the possible consequences. Anna Salmeron, a local parent involved in the search said, "We searched the…
KIEM-TV Burglarized; Crooks Make Off With News Cameras, Police Scanner
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 01-27-2013, approximately 12:00 noon the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the station manager of KIEM News reporting…
Shelter Cove Drowning Victim Identified
…Even though local rescue crews and the Coast Guard believed at times that they might have to arrange a rescue from the rock, the man struggled to the top of the cliff…
Searching for Tsunami Debris with the NEC
…2, the Northcoast Environmental Center is officially kicking off its Tsunami Debris Monitoring and Cleanup program. Over the course of the next year, in collaboration with the California Coastal Commission, the NEC…
DEA Spanked by Major Metropolitan Newspaper Over Marijuana Policy
On Friday, the Los Angeles Times came through with a blistering editorial on federal marijuana policy. The thing starts off strong … For a muscular agency that combats vicious drug criminals, the U…
Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death—Hospice Seeks to Include Younger Adults
"Everybody dies," Heart of the Redwoods' board member, Joe Whitney explains as he talks about why the Southern Humboldt's hospice organization is attempting to reach out to younger adults and include…
Armed Robbers Steal $1000 Pound in Arcata
…The responding officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspects. During the investigation, officers learned that the male victim was attempting to sell a pound of marijuana for $1000…
Two Willits Residents Attempt to Rob Ferndale Bank
…According to the online posting, "Sylvester Loren Vansickle, 56, and Larry Daniel Rodriguez, 39, were booked into the Humboldt County Jail." Go here for details about how the two were caught in…
Woman Drowned at Shelter Cove—Man Rescued
…Around 10 A.M., a wave that was much larger than the others swept the woman into the water. The man was able to avoid the worst of the water by clambering…
Fortuna Officers Nab Splitting Suspects This Morning
…Officers were met at the front door by the female owner of the residence. She was advised of the search warrant. While at the front door of the residence, one of the…
Sheriff Downey: Xtra Guns Found in Last Weekend’s Late-Nite Loleta Melee
PREVIOUSLY Shots in Loleta Lead to Crash, K-9 Bite, and Metal Detectors ### The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office called a press release on the aforementioned case this morning. It was a…
HEROIN HIGHWAY: DTF Snaps up Stationary Speedball Right Off The 255
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On 01-22-2013 at about 6:30 pm a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant on routine patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle parked on…
Sheriff Investigators Believe Densmore Was in Humboldt County For Days; Seek Help From Public
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Humboldt County Sheriffs Detectives are continuing with their investigation into this case. The deceased has been positively identified by the Humboldt County Coroners office as…
Coal Trains Raising Ruckus Up and Down the West Coast
Confused about the East-West railroad-building mania that has washed over large segments of the Humboldt County populace? You and the LoCO both. From the outside, you just have to read…
Centerville Beach Body Identified as Man Outed for Pretending to be Navy Seal
The Times Standard has identified the body found at the Centerville Beach on Sunday morning as Ike Densmore age 48 of Menlo Park. According to the article, the Humboldt Co. Coroner says…
So Did His Mother Kiss Him or Cuss Him?
…the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office was called by the mother of a 34 year old man who reported he was missing. The mother told the investigating deputy her son was living…
High Risk Missing Person [NOW FOUND]
…She was located approximately 150 feet on the northside of the roadway near the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and Eggert Road, Eureka. She indicated to the Sheriff’s personnel that she did…
Probation Check at Thief House Unexpectedly Leads to Car Thief, Thieved Car
From the Eureka Police Department: On 1/21/13, at about 2:10 PM, a Eureka Police Department patrol officer was conducting a probation search at a troublesome residence (complaints of stolen…
Smith River 101 Improvement
…It was one of only three communities awarded the grant in California and the only tribe/rancheria. They just held the first public meeting last week. We talked about the grant, the…
Moon and Jupiter Won’t Be this Close Again Until 2026
…However, here on the North Coast the two just get very close. If you go outside and look tonight, the two celestial bodies are the brightest objects in the sky. Kim Sallaway…
Possible Dead or Injured Pedestrian near Arcata
…An eyewitness reports that the accident is actually near the exit to Sunset on the east side of the freeway. _____________ The CHP dispatch is displaying a report of a pedestrian hit in…
The Ingoffuration of Pres. Barack Obama
…They discuss, mostly, the presidential vehicle, which is apparently rad. Some halfhearted analysis of the speech's content is included. Question: Why was Rep. Jared Huffman so happy today? Answer in the…
Mattole—Working Together to Save a Beloved Skate Structure
Enjoying the Mattole Half Pipe (photo from the Mattole Half Pipe Facebook page.) One day the Mattole half pipe is open for fun and the next—December 5, 2012—the Mattole Valley…
Man Tied to Killing of Oregon Teen Found Dying of Apparently Self-Inflicted Gunshot in Humboldt
Kayla Ann Hendrickson age 16 A man wanted in connection with the shooting death of 16 year old Kayla Ann Hendrickson was found the apparent victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Body Found on Centerville Beach
…When the deputy arrived he saw a male located in the area described between the cliffs and the water line. Medical and the deputy determined the male was deceased. Sheriff’s Detectives…
Major Injury Accident on Covelo Rd.
…Due to reasons still under investigation, the 14 year old lost control of the ATV, causing it to overturn. The boys were thrown from the ATV and the ATV landed on them…
The Wreck, the Cross, and the Photographer
In January of 1860, the SS Northerner hit a rock and began taking in water. Attempts to get passengers and crew to shore were hampered by a storm. Thirty-eight people drowned…
Caltrans Wants Comments on Proposed Changes to State Route 255
…Caltrans reminds the public that the current commenting period for the Draft State Route 255 Engineered Feasibility Study document will close on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. The study takes a detailed look…
Structure Fire in Shelter Cove
…Terri Klemetson of KMUD is reporting that there was minimal damage and that firefighters have put out the fire. ———————————- Scanner traffic is indicating a structure fire at 495 Muskrat Circle. Shelter Cove…
Shots in Loleta Lead to Crash, K-9 Bite, and Metal Detectors
…The Honda lost control at Eel River and Copenhagen Road, Loleta, running off the road. The male driver fled the car still holding the handgun and the female passenger also exited the…