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Early Morning Accident on Myrtle
…Gross was unable to take evasive action and the right front of the Honda struck the right side passenger doors. The impact caused the Toyota to overturn on its driver side, striking…
Accident on Blue Rock Rd. Near Garberville
…the gps coordinates on the CHP site are not always an accurate reflection of where the accident is located.) The CHP are reporting a solo vehicle accident on Blue Rock Rd. There…
Between a Rock and a Soft Place
A foggy summer morning in the Humboldt Hills.
Mad River mystery: So many birds, dead
…Gary Lester, senior biologist at LACO Associates in Eureka and a volunteer for COASST surveying two sections of Clam Beach, among other things, emailed to say the information provided by the First…
Fire on Fruitland Ridge Today
…Photos provided by Eugene Womack who retired from the Eel River CC back 1996. His son, Mike, was the fire Capt. in helicopter 102 pictured above.
State of the Herb—The Cannabis College’s Medical Cannabis Expo
…The 3rd Annual 'State of the Herb" Cannabis College Expo! What: A "State of The Herb" forum to discuss issues related to medical cannabis and the industry at large. When: Saturday, July…
Help Give Zack a Hand—Literally
…At the time, Bo was 15 and Zack was 11. Recently, Rukavina proposed to the mother of his child as part of "Ultimate Surprises," a reality show. Details about the fundraiser can…
Paving South of Eureka Begins Sunday
…Caltrans has announced the start of a paving project on Route 101 south of Eureka beginning Sunday, July 8 from one mile south of the Tomkins Hill interchange to just north of…
Mendocino Co. Sheriff Searching Near Ukiah for Shooting Suspect
…Deputies along with members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team responded to the Yokayo Ranch Road residence, home of the suspect. Upon arrival of the deputies at the suspects residence, the…
Briceland Rd. Experiencing Significant Traffic Delays
…Avoid the area if at all possible. ———————————————- Briceland Rd. about 1 mile east of the Ettersburg Junction is closed to repair the lines that went down earlier today. (Erroneously reported as in…
(Smaller) Bust of the Day: Pinner Grow Op on the West Side Taken Down
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On 7-4-2012, approximately 11:00 a.m. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Community Response Unit (C.R.U.) deputies served a Humboldt County Superior…
Should I Stop Drinking?
…The video for OnlineBootyCall, which is referenced in the discussion, can be found here (this is not an endorsement whatsoever). Audio
Bust of the Day: A Pill-Heroin-Weed-Cash-Gun Party in McKinleyville
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On 07-03-2012, approximately 5:00 p.m. Agents from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force ( H.C.D.T.F.) assisted by deputies…
Briceland Rd Accident Downs Power Lines
View Larger Map An accident in Redway has downed power lines. A blue Toyota Tocoma versus the bank is what is currently being reported by CHP.
SoHum Fireworks
Fireworks splashed the sky above Benbow last night as crowds gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July. Photographer Kim Sallaway was there with his camera to capture the spectacular but ephemeral art…
Fire in Fire Creek Area
Terri Klemetson of KMUD reported last night, July 4th, that there was a structure fire in the Fire Creek area west of Redway. The building (no word yet on whether it was…
Fire Under Rio Dell Bridge
A debris fire under the Rio Dell Bridge caused Calfire to initially question whether the bridge would have to be shut down and traffic diverted. The CHP site said around 2:30…
Planes Circling Redway Area a Training Exercise
Sohum residents are looking in the sky and Facebooking as unusual aircraft circles the area. KMUD is reporting this as a training exercise. According to them, this is a Wildland Fire Fighting…
The Fourth Brings Raid on Sacramento Restaurant, Farmer’s Daughter
…One side has the advantage of federal law and law enforcement backing it. The other side has a rising tide of public opinion. When I think of The Farmer's Daughter being…
Coastal Currents: Two Years After BP Spill, Oil Still Washing Up
…Casi Calloway of Mobile Baykeeper shares her thoughts on the Restore Act, BP's current activities, and the unparalleled softness of Alabama's beach sand. Beth reminds us all to bring a…
Small Fire Near Richardson Grove—Some Lose Power
View Larger Map UPDATE 7:47 P.M.:PG&E has updated the time for restoration at Midnight tonight. UPDATE: 3:56 P.M: The fire is reported to be about a…
A Month After the Fact, Weitchpec Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
…The deputy and Tribal Officer located Mitchell after he ran out of gas and was sitting in his vehicle in the roadway. He was in the company of an adult female who…
Recently Appointed Head of Mendo County’s Legal Dept. Cited for Marijuana and Concealed Weapon
Photo from the Mendocino County Website. Man on the right identified as Doug Losak UPDATE: Toke of the Town has more information here. ————————————————————— Filed under the heading of Only on the North…
Calfire Helicopter Down in Northern Mendocino
UPDATE 2:26 P.M.:A spokesperson for Calfire, Julie Cooley, explained that one of the local Calfire helicopters, #101, which is stationed at Howard Forest Compound made an emergency landing. Ukiah…
Nearly 2000 McKinleyville Residents Lost PG&E
…Real News From The North Coast is reporting that a tree fell on lines in the "1400th block of Murray Rd in McKinleyville." More photos can be seen at that site. ______________________ A…
The Long Awaited Bay Trail
…The latest on the Federal Transportation Reauthorization is discussed, along with and update on a California bill to require motorists to give three feet of clearance while passing bicyclists. Audio
West Bound Lane Closed On Briceland Thorn Rd.
View Larger Map A single car accident on the Briceland Thorn Rd has blocked the westbound lane near Seely Creek. The vehicle is off the road and hit a tree. However, the…
Scotia Motorcycle Injury Accident has Offramp Blocked
View Larger Map UPDATE 6:30 P.M Monday:The Times Standard has identified the motorcyclist as Craig Bond McDaniel, 56, of Tacoma, Wash. UPDATE: The accident has been confirmed as a…
Exploring Humboldt with Kids—Confusion Hill?
Ever feel like you're the old woman who lived in the shoe? Have so many children you don't know what to do? Or does it just seem like you have…
Scaring County Officials—Why the Federal Government is Cracking Down on Law Abiding Growers and Dispensaries
…The New York Times today carries an article about dispensaries in California and uses the problems of the North Coast city of Arcata, Ca to illustrate the situation. Humboldt Medical Supply, a…