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DEA Hits Humboldt Hills in Series of Secret Raids
View Larger Map Yesterday morning a raid began in what was probably the Panther Gap area of Southern Humboldt. This area is out in a very rural area southwest of Rockefeller Forest…
Introducing! Humboldt Paws Cause: Pets, Lost and Found.
…We searched the house, we searched the yard, we searched the block – zero. The little son-of-a-bitch was completely gone. We asked the neighbors, we called the animal shelter, we…
Flat Fire, Near 299, Swallowed 874 Acres and Counting
As of 7:30 this morning, the Flat Fire west of Redding has burnt across 874 acres. It closed Hwy 299 for awhile but according to Caltrans, the fire "30 miles west…
Accident on Briceland Road
…It was called in about 7:40 A.M. (Note the map is from the gps coordinates on the CHP site which are not always exact locations of the accident.)
County Working on Briceland Thorne Rd
According to Marty Messenger, County Roads will be working on the Briceland Thorne Rd. today , 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. between Ruby Valley and Briceland. Expect minor delays (5 - 10…
SoHum Healthcare District Board Workshop
…The Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District Governing Board invites the public to attend our Public Strategic Planning Workshop on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the…
Major Injury Traffic Collision Tuesday on Sprowel Creek Rd.
…In an attempt to avoid colliding with the deer, Medero turned his vehicle to the left and then counter steered to the right while losing control of his vehicle. The Toyota subsequently…
4000+ Plant Bust in Mendocino
…Press Release: On 07/10/12 Deputies from the COMMET office assisted by Agents from the MMCTF and BLM Officers served a search warrant on five parcels in the Blue Rock area…
7-11-12
…Shell Wind Energy project succumbs to intensely creamy NIMBYism; Mind's Eye Manufactory rocks like Slayer; Ferndale municipal budget in the black; scandalous naked nudeness (featuring naked people) to be showcased at…
From Humboldt Wildlife Care Center: Pelicans Dying, Again UPDATED
…Rebecca Dmytryk, a spokeswoman for Moss Landing's WildRescue, says the deaths are likely natural and, given the immense cost of saving the birds – the many starving birds at the International Bird…
The Humboldt Bachelorette Speaks
The Humboldt Bachelorette Speaks
Fire Closes 299
…The CHP site reports, "Traffic is really backing up." Above is a map of the area. Caution the gps coordinates are from the CHP site which are not always strictly accurate. Calfire…
Harborside, the Oakland Dispensary, Targeted for Closure
Stephen D'Angelo, founder of Harborside Health Center and one of the stars of Weed Wars, at the 2010 International Cannabis and Hemp Expo. UPDATE: Press Release From Haborside: July 12, 2012…
Update on Last Month’s Fortuna Child Molestation Case
Last month we told you about the Fortuna Police Department's arrest of a local man, Phoenix Runningwolf, on charges of sex crimes against a child. The press release from the FPD…
Baseball Bat Attack on Briceland Rd.
…The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet at the time of the assault. Tanner then drove off leaving the victim in the roadway. The victim drove to a local store and called…
Critical Need for Blood in the North Coast. Can You Help?
The shelves are literally empty at the Northern Calif. Community Blood Bank. It has announced a critical shortage of blood types A and O. Director John Gullam says, "As you can see…
Beaten Eureka Man Succumbs to Injuries; Homicide Investigation Underway
From the Eureka Police Department: On June 27, 2012, the Eureka Police Department located a male subject near the foot of Truesdale Street in Eureka. That subject was later found to have…
Big Raid Near Miranda?
…Vicente Bedolla-Guitirrez The others have all made their $25,000 bail and been released. —————————————————————————————————————————— UPDATE 1:43 P.M.: The DEA Public Information Officer Casey Rettig has given the following information…
Injury Accident on Sprowel Creek Rd. Near Garberville
…The vehicle is a white Toyota truck and it is approximately one mile past the airport. —————————————- A vehicle has gone over the embankment on Sprowel Creek Rd. near the Garberville Airport. A…
Why Calling the Sheriff May Not Work for Pot Growers…
…Mendocino County Sheriffs Deputies with the assistance from Ukiah Police Officers responded to a residence on Guidiville Road. On arrival they contacted the reporting parties (who were residing at the residence). The…
Missing 16 Year Old
…Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line…
The World’s Most Fuel-Efficient Couple: Or, Beat Humboldt Gas Prices By Being Smooth
…If you drive stick — or better yet, have a diesel vehicle — the sky's the limit. The couple above, John and Helen Taylor, have an extensive list of tips. Taking off the…
The U.S. Burns, but Eureka is the Most Freakishly Cold Place in the Country
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just published an omnibus summary of the state of our national hellscape. Its report looks at historical climate data for the first six months of the…
Big Rig Took Out Power Lines Near 299 Exit Off 101
…The lines are across the roadway. PG&E and the Dept. of Transportation have been called out. Avoid the area if possible.
5 Year Anniversary of Cliff Getting Hit
Five years ago to the day, KHUM Morning DJ, Cliff Berkowitz was struck and severely injured while bike commuting along the 101 between Ferndale and Eureka. Ironically earlier in the day, Cliff…
CHP Officer Alive Because of an Injured Hiker and a Team of Unlikely Helpers
This press release was sent out by the CHP and, although it isn't, strictly speaking, local, it made me feel good.Hopefully, it makes you feel the same. REDDING, Calif. – A…
Collision on Tish Tang Rd. Near Hoopa
View Larger Map According to the CHP, a Dodge Caliber crashed on Tish Tang Rd. near the Hoopa airport a little after 3 P.M. today. An adult was trapped. Several were…
Decision in Richardson Grove Case
A decision in the Richardson Grove project case has been handed down. The Superior Court judge, Dale A. Reinholtsen has offered what, in my opinion, appears to be a stinging slap* to…
Humboldt State Finds New MBA Program Chair
…The funding includes two major gifts to HSU— $500,000 from an anonymous donor and $400,000 from the Smullin Foundation to support undergraduate internships. The restructuring includes the buildup of the…
Fire Near Ruth Dam
…The plan though is to bring back one of the federal helicopters for tomorrow. The incident commander also plans to "keep the fire fully staffed to meet the demands of the fire…