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OBITUARY: Dorothy Darlene Mello, 1946-2023
LoCO Staff / Sept. 23, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
IHOP is Still Coming to the Former Eureka Denny’s Location, But It’s Gonna Be a Minute (Or a Few Months)
Ryan Burns / Sept. 22, 2023, 4:20 p.m. / Business
A New Cap on Airbnbs? County Planning Commission Hears Public Feedback on Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Isabella Vanderheiden / Sept. 22, 2023, 4:08 p.m. / Housing , Local Government
… that are involved in this industry and have invested a lot in it.”Of the 34,093 residential units in unincorporated Humboldt County, approximately 567 are being used as short-term rentals. “That number constitutes 1 …
The Cinnamon is (Almost) Gone! New Owners of !Hey Juan! Burritos Have Made Some Big Changes to the Long-Running Arcata Restaurant
Stephanie McGeary / Sept. 22, 2023, 2:34 p.m. / Food , Our Culture
With $2M in State Grant Money, Humboldt County DA’s Office Will Create a Retail Theft Prosecution Team
Ryan Burns / Sept. 22, 2023, 2:19 p.m. / Crime , Government
… approved the funding recommendation amounts at a meeting last week, and the money is slated to be dispersed on October 1.”As this is a new opportunity, we are very much in the early stages but eager …
Leggett Man Arrested Following Wednesday’s Crash at Richardson Grove That Killed a Pedestrian, CHP Says
LoCO Staff / Sept. 22, 2023, 8:52 a.m. / Crime
… was determined to be DUI and was placed under arrest for 23153(G)VC, 20001 VC, 192(C)(1) PC, 1203.2 PC, 2800.1 VC. Castillo was transported to the Humboldt County Jail and booked on the above charges. Due …
Can This Plan Fix California’s Insurance Crisis? What You Need to Know
Ben Christopher / Sept. 22, 2023, 7:14 a.m. / Sacramento
Sheriff’s Office Says it Found a Little Bit of Drugs And Not As Many Guns as the Drug Task Force Did in Fortuna During Blue Lake Raid Yesterday; One Arrested
LoCO Staff / Sept. 21, 2023, 4:35 p.m. / Crime
… . During a search of Smither Jr. and the residence, deputies located a total of five firearms, four of which were loaded, approximately 1.6 grams of methamphetamine and various ammunition.Smither Jr …
Drug Task Force Says it Found a Little Bit of Drugs But a Whole Lot of Guns During Fortuna Raids Yesterday; Four Arrested
LoCO Staff / Sept. 21, 2023, 4:29 p.m. / Crime
… Narcotics. 11370.1 HS Possession of a firearm while possessing narcotics. The HCDTF will also be seeking the additional charges of 30605 PC, possession of an assault weapon and 33215 PC, possession …
BATTEN DOWN! A Decent-Sized Storm Looks Like It’s Going to Blow Through, With Big Rain Monday or Tuesday
Hank Sims / Sept. 21, 2023, 1:46 p.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
California Sues Crisis Pregnancy Centers Over ‘Abortion Pill Reversal’ Claims
Kristen Hwang / Sept. 21, 2023, 1:35 p.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: James Samuel Westfall, 1950-2023
LoCO Staff / Sept. 21, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: James Samuel Westfall, 1950-2023 James Samuel Westfall was born September 20, 1950 and left this world September 1, 2023 after struggling with a stroke in March and many …
McGuire and Wood Announce $28M State Investment Toward New Student Housing at CR’s Main Campus
Ryan Burns / Sept. 20, 2023, 3:41 p.m. / Education , Government
TRAVEL ALERT: Highway 101 is Closed at Richardson Grove
LoCO Staff / Sept. 20, 2023, 2:48 p.m. / Traffic
EUREKA HOMICIDE: EPD Seek Suspect They Say Stabbed Roommate to Death; Victim Identified
LoCO Staff / Sept. 20, 2023, 2:43 p.m. / Crime
… the Eureka Police Department immediately at 707-441-4044 or dial 9-1-1. Do not attempt to contact or apprehend Rhamy as she is considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information regarding this incident …
‘Moderate to Unhealthy’ Air Quality Conditions Reported Throughout Humboldt County; Residents Advised to Limit Time Spent Outside
Isabella Vanderheiden / Sept. 20, 2023, 10:40 a.m. / Fire
Port O’ Call, Eureka! Humboldt to Host Smallish Cruise Ship Next Week
LoCO Staff / Sept. 20, 2023, 9:58 a.m. / Tourism
He Doesn’t Know Who Flew Him to California. A Year Later, This Migrant’s Future Is Uncertain.
Justo Robles / Sept. 20, 2023, 7:43 a.m. / Sacramento
… asylum. Those who lose their asylum case face deportation. Migrants are waiting years to get their cases heard because of backlogs. As of December, more than 1.5 million asylum seekers were awaiting …
Looking to Score Some of That Sweet New COVID Vaccine? Should be on the Streets Next Week, Says DHHS
LoCO Staff / Sept. 19, 2023, 4:53 p.m. / Health
HEADS UP, KAYAKERS! Much-Needed Construction Work at Trinidad Harbor Could Slightly Impact Where You Launch Your Vessel From at Some Points in October
LoCO Staff / Sept. 19, 2023, 4:38 p.m. / Infrastructure
… of the alternate traffic routes and public walkways during this time for everyone’s safety. The Trinidad Harbor Stormwater Construction Project will Commence again June 1st 2024. Trinidad Rancheria will issue …
State Awards $648,500 to Help Prepare Humboldt County Workforce for Offshore Wind Industry
LoCO Staff / Sept. 19, 2023, 3:04 p.m. / Government , Labor
… .For more information on this Program, contact Humboldt County’s Economic Development Division Director Scott Adair at 1-707-476-4800. …
One Arrested, Two At-Large After Drug Task Force Raid in Redway
LoCO Staff / Sept. 19, 2023, 1:37 p.m. / Crime
… . Kirk Thurston was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the following charges:HS11370.1(A)- Possession of Controlled Substances while ArmedPC30605(A)- Illegally Possess …
California Planned Parenthood Employees Unionize, Say They’re Overworked as Abortions Increase
Shreya Agrawal / Sept. 19, 2023, 8:06 a.m. / Sacramento
How California Lawmakers Greenlit ‘Any Flavor of Affordable Housing You Could Possibly Want’
Ben Christopher / Sept. 19, 2023, 7:32 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Christopher George Gurin, 1952-2023
LoCO Staff / Sept. 19, 2023, 7:24 a.m. / Obits
… , and friends far and wide. A celebration of life/memorial service will be held October 21, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Chris Gurin …
Sheriff’s Office Releases More Info on Sunday’s Officer-Involved Shooting in Hoopa
LoCO Staff / Sept. 18, 2023, 4:47 p.m. / Crime
Public’s Help Sought in Locating Vehicle Involved in Major Injury Collision on Highway 101 Near Fortuna
LoCO Staff / Sept. 18, 2023, 4:33 p.m. / Traffic
Assemblymember Wood Nabs Over $1.4M to Help Build Senior Community in McKinleyville
LoCO Staff / Sept. 18, 2023, 4:26 p.m. / Government
… Assemblymember Wood Nabs Over $1.4M to Help Build Senior Community in McKinleyville Map showing the McKinleyville property, outlined in yellow. | Images provide …
Arcata Main Street is Being Dissolved and Chamber of Commerce is Taking Over, City of Arcata Announces
LoCO Staff / Sept. 18, 2023, 4:15 p.m. / News
