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ON THE RECORD: Yo La Tengo’s ‘Fade’
…Nothing new, perhaps, to the YLT fan, who is familiar with the band’s talent and ability. But with Fade, the band has cut out the occasional excess – stretches of “free” play…
Drug Task Force Crew Parks Illegally for Lunch, Goes Ballistic on Tow Truck Driver; Disciplinary Action and Probable Lawsuit Ensues
…The formerly classified internal investigation into the incident became public this week, after the Arcata City Council denied a claim against the city brought by Stonebarger. The claim seeks to make the…
Man Carries Gun Towards Courthouse to Make a Point About Protecting Kids
…The deputies immediately detained the man and asked him what he was doing. The 18 year old male told the deputies, “I am on the way to the courthouse to make a…
Lightning Storm—2008
Chris Cudney originally of Fortuna captured this photo of a lightning storm during the 2008 Summer Solstice. He explained, …we had a large dry thunderstorm move through Northern California setting off many…
2 Things To Know About the Ocean This Weekend: Wave Danger Alert, Underwater Parks Celebration
…The Humboldt Bay entrance – stay far away from the jetties themselves, don't trample on the dune plants, but stand up on the trail portion of the high dunes for a spectacular…
Bonus for Probation Search—Over $4,380 in Stolen Property
…As a result of the search officers located a large amount of stolen property in the possession of Gerald Wayne Newmaker (age 50). A stolen chainsaw with a supply of chain, fishing…
Two Traffic Stops on Hwy 299 in Trinity Co. Yield a Total of $117,980
JohnJuan Gonzalez and Rafael Bravo Trinity County law enforcement made two different traffic stops on Hwy 299—one on the 10th and one on the 11th. According to officers, after investigation, they…
Jail Inmate Leaps to His Death
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office On 01-17-2013, approximately 8:00 a.m. a Humboldt County Correctional Officer witnessed a 56-year-old male jump from the second tier…
Crab On
Fisherwoman, former Harbor Commissioner and Friend o' the LoCO Ronnie Pellegrini sends us photographic proof from the front lines:
Suspects Being Sought in Hydesville Hydroponic Grow
…The plants were being grown hydroponically in a bedroom and garage in the residence. Approximately ¼ lb of dried marijuana was located in the home along with evidence that the marijuana was…
Icy Roads in the Hills
…The crew is sanding the Briceland area now. But will be trying to get to Salmon Creek as well as other areas later in the day.
National Weather Service Issues Sneaker Wave Warning
…If sunny weather draws you or yours to the beach, you should keep in mind that this is no joke — seems like there's at least one fatal sneaker wave incident every…
How Many Ways Can Humboldt and Redwoods Be Combined?
…In addition, the public has shown interest in incorporating the County’s name into the airport’s title. The Board of Supervisors is requesting that the airport’s name include the terms…
High Speed Chase Ends in Leggett
…During the interviews the Deputy learned… Lemuel Lee Verner and the victim were involved in a romantic dating relationship. The Deputy learned the victim had sustained substantial injuries during the incident that…
Man Shot at Samoa Beach
…When the deputy arrived he met with the 28 year old male victim and his wife, who are Fortuna residents. They told the deputy they drove to Samoa Beach, off New Navy…
Eureka Woman Killed in Car Crash Outside Willits
From the California Highway Patrol: On Monday, January 14, 2013, at approximately 7:12 pm, 51 year old Kelli Elizabeth Mcfarland of Eureka, CA, was driving her 1967 Chevrolet pickup on northbound…
Sheriff: Sorry, Snow-Goers, But You’re Stuck With Horse Mountain
…From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving complaints from private property owners in the Kneeland-Greenwood Heights area due to low snow levels…
Power Pole Explosion, Bad Car Accident in Southwest Eureka
Big drama in the 95503 at the moment. A power pole fire/explosion in Pine Hill took out electricity to some 900 customers. An on-the-ground Friend o' the LoCO says…
Serious Accident on 101 near Humboldt Hill
The CHP dispatch is reporting a serious accident on Hwy 101 North by Humboldt Hill Rd. It looks as if two people may be trapped in their vehicle. Follow updates here.
A Talk With Tom Philips of the Humboldt Trails Council
Cliff Berkowitz and Emily Sinkhorn talk with Tom Phillips of the Humboldt Trails Council about the Sunybrae Forest Trail project, upcoming projects and economic development data showing the moneys that trails bring…
Hiker Discovers Human Remains East of Fort Bragg
…Upon contact the person said they had been hiking near the California Pacific Railroad approximately 2 miles east of the city of Fort Bragg when they discovered the remains. The Deputy Sheriff…
Suspect Plunges 75 Feet Down Cliff After Evading Traffic Stop, Then Gets Out and Beats Feet
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 01-13-2013, approximately 10:00 p.m. a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a 2000 grey Chevy Suburban for a…
Welfare Check on a Skinny Horse Leads to Moderate McK Weed Bust
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 01-8-2013, a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Livestock deputy responded to a residence in the 2500 block of Bolier Avenue, McKinleyville in…
Humboldt Live Sessions: Cyber Camel
…The clip was shot at the Morris Graves Museum in Eureka during the run of artist Peter Santino's installation piece "Exhibition at the End of Time, at the End of the…
Local Man Attached to ‘South Dakota Connection’ Case Taken Into Custody
The weekend edition of "BOOKED" shows that the U.S. Marshals Service took Salmon Creek resident Jaymar Adams into custody on a federal warrant Friday morning. Adams is the registered owner of…
Loleta Bakery Owners and Loleta Meat Market Owners Have “Hopeful” Meeting
"We had a meeting with Peter and Jeanne Van Der Zee," disclosed Pixie Setterland, the part owner of the Loleta Meat Market which occupies property owned by the Van Der Zees. In…
New Wine Fellowship Opening Tonight to Provide Shelter in Southern Humboldt
…The National Weather Service says the rest of the week should have freezing or near freezing temperatures every night. "If anyone wants to bring food that would be great," Carey added. Those…
Fatality Between Petrolia and Honeydew
…No roadways were closed due to the traffic collision. Carpernter was not wearing his seatbelt during the collision. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision. ——————————————————————————————————————————- The CHP dispatch has…
Whale of a Photo
Photographer Greg Beaumont took the above photo in the summer of 2011 when a grey whale and her calf spent nearly a month in the Klamath River. Beaumont, who moved to Humboldt…
Arrest at Loleta Protest
…More photos of the arrest courtesy of Andrew Goff. The woman was arrested for an outstanding warrant (see details below) ————————————————————————————————————————- According to John Oswald, Loleta resident, an arrest happened this afternoon while…