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OBITUARY: Dorothy ‘Dottie’ June Nelson, 1944-2026
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… surrounded by her family. Dottie was born on August 1, 1944, and raised in Eureka, where she attended Eureka High School (Class of ‘62!). She continued her education at Humboldt State University …
The City of Rio Dell, Having Canceled Its Contract With Miranda’s Rescue, Seeks Community Funding for a New Animal Kennel
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2026, 3:11 p.m. / Animals , Local Government
The I Block Party, Held for Almost 40 Years to Aid a Town in Nicaragua, Will This Year be a Benefit for Centro del Pueblo
Dezmond Remington / July 23, 2026, 12:23 p.m. / Activism , Community
Former Fortuna Councilmember Sentenced to 20 Months in Federal Prison for Embezzlement From Employer
An Alert Citizen Spotted a Burgled Car on Broadway Yesterday After Recognizing it From Social Media Posts, EPD Says; Suspect Arrested
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2026, 10:32 a.m. / Crime
Yurok Tribe Breaks Ground on $37 Million Health and Wellness Center, to Host 53-Bed Inpatient and Outpatient Facility
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2026, 9:39 a.m. / Health
… Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready award funded through the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act. “I want to express sincere gratitude to California Governor Gavin Newsom, the California …
[UPDATE: Not a Drowning Death] Sheriff’s Office Reports Third Trinity River Drowning Within a Week
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2026, 9:14 a.m. / Public Safety
… Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible drowning at Kimtu Beach in Willow Creek.Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies, along with emergency medical personnel, responded to the scene …
They’re on Our Flag, but Do Long-Gone Grizzly Bears Belong in Modern California?
Ryan Sabalow / July 23, 2026, 7:18 a.m. / Sacramento
… as the Transverse mountains that span from San Bernardino County to Santa Barbara County.It estimated the habitats could sustain between 424 to 1,713 grizzlies, though it recommends bringing in a population of 25 …
The Smoke Choking Eureka is Coming From Loleta, and We are Now Entitled to Place a 50 Percent Tariff on All Goods Coming From There
Hank Sims / July 22, 2026, 4:59 p.m. / Fire
37-Year-Old Man Dies After ‘Medical Emergency’ at Humboldt County Jail; Sheriff’s Major Crimes Division Investigating
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2026, 2:20 p.m. / Crime
… /obstructing a peace officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct in public.On July 20, 2026, at approximately 1:26 a.m., during a routine cell check, a correctional deputy observed McElroy experiencing a medical …
Drug Task Force Recaps a Crazy Haul From an Operation in Benbow Last Week
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2026, 1:44 p.m. / Crime
… of controlled substance for sales HS 11352(a) – Transportation of controlled substance for sales HS 11366 – Own residence where narcotics are used or sold HS 11370.1 – Possession of controlled …
This Teen Could Climb UP the Cliffs at Agate Beach, but He Couldn’t Climb Down! So Our Coasties Flew in and Rescued the Goofball
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2026, 12:23 p.m. / Emergencies
‘These Lives Are Precious’: Spouse of Trinity River Drowning Victim Calls for Increased Water Safety Awareness After Recent Tragedies
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 22, 2026, 12:05 p.m. / Public Safety
… . The day after Travis’ untimely death, Villota posted to the Humboldt County on Alert Facebook group to warn people about dangerous conditions on the Trinity. The post received 1,000-plus comments, many …
Eureka Police Say That the Hospitalized Pedestrian in Last Night’s Major Injury Crash Was Crossing Broadway Against the Light, Despite Dispatchers Telling Him Not to Do That
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2026, 11:49 a.m. / Traffic
DID YOU KNOW: If You are Poor, or If You are a Veteran, You Can Get Your Car’s Air Conditioning Fixed Pretty Much For Free?
Hank Sims / July 22, 2026, 11:18 a.m. / Infrastructure
… members and their families, up to $1,500 per vehicle. Cool Air Salute benefits exceed the standard Cool Air Rebate program’s 90% coverage available for the general public. Trippy …
Newsom’s Populist Act: Oppose State Billionaire Tax, Embrace Federal One
Jeanne Kuang / July 22, 2026, 7:22 a.m. / Sacramento
Four Myths About Insurance in California
Levi Sumagaysay / July 22, 2026, 7:19 a.m. / Sacramento
… projects for Little Tokyo Service Center, a Los Angeles community development group that owns more than 1,000 affordable housing units across different properties in the area. Meanwhile, auto insurance …
OBITUARY: Britney Alyssa Willison, 1991-2026
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… , Beginnings, 5 Cemetery Road, Briceland, on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. Come as you are, bring your own booze and share stories, laughter, tears and memories as we remember Britney and the love, friendship …
OBITUARY: Paula Flannery, 1954-2026
LoCO Staff / July 22, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Sheriff’s Office: Suspect in McKinleyville Shooting Tracked Down Thanks to Court-Ordered GPS Ankle Monitor That He Was Wearing At The Time
LoCO Staff / July 21, 2026, 3:39 p.m. / Crime
… 29800(a)(1)-Felon/addict possess firearm With the assistance of the Arcata Police Department and Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department, deputies responded to the Stromberg Ave residence …
Is Providence Your Primary Care Provider? Your Insurance May No Longer Cover Any Trips to Redwood Urgent Care
Dezmond Remington / July 21, 2026, 3:19 p.m. / Health Care
… around 1,800 people in Humboldt County who are treated through the HMO Western Health Advantage, said Providence Medical Group & Clinical Network Regional Chief Executive Bob Just through …
Two People Died on the Trinity River Last Week, in Separate Incidents; Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement on the Cases, Urges People to be Cautious on the Water
LoCO Staff / July 21, 2026, 1:48 p.m. / Emergencies
… and swept underwater.Trinity River Drowning – Willow Creek On July 18, 2026, at approximately 1:32 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Trinity River just north of Burwood Lane …
Heading Out on Highway 36 This Weekend? Expect 45-Minute Delays Near the Slide Area at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Saturday, Caltrans Says
LoCO Staff / July 21, 2026, 1:03 p.m. / Traffic
… working to stabilize the slide area. | Photos: Caltrans District 1###Facebook post from Caltrans District 1:(ROUTE 36/GRIZZLY SLIDE UPDATE) SATURDAY WORK 7/25: Travelers along Route 36 west of Grizzly Creek …
With New State Funding, Food Advocates Hope for Partial Return of a Local Assistance Program Cut by Feds
Sage Alexander / July 21, 2026, 9:20 a.m. / Food
… and nutrition assistance program in the country was slashed in H.R. 1, enacted July 2025. Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is down by more than 4 million people nationwide …
Big Trouble in Little River: After 16 Years, an Environment Dispute Between State Regulators and an Octogenarian Farmer Just Upstream From Moonstone Beach Could be Coming to a Head
Isabella Vanderheiden / July 21, 2026, 7:45 a.m. / Environment , Government
… .H.С.С. 354-1 Junk and/or Inoperable Vehicles.H.C.C. 521-4 Improper Storage and Removal of Solid Waste.The county’s Division of Environmental Health issued another notice in January 2024, ordering Mc …
White House Admits It Used Keywords to Kill Billions Worth of California Research Grants
Mikhail Zinshteyn / July 21, 2026, 7:14 a.m. / Sacramento
… to pay $1.2 billion or experience an additional cascade of research freezes. However, months before Trump sought that settlement UCLA took steps to address antisemitism on campus, including commissioning …
Gavin Newsom’s Return-To-Office Rules Are Stricter Than Many States, Including Texas
Lynn La / July 21, 2026, 7:12 a.m. / Sacramento
… , it took Texas Gov. Greg Abbott three months to reverse his 2025 ban on remote work for state employees. But Newsom, whose return-to-office mandate has been in effect since July 1, shows no signs of backing …
OBITUARY: Stephen Charles Jones, 1957-2026
LoCO Staff / July 21, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Emily Ann Barnes, 1951-2026
LoCO Staff / July 21, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
