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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: I Came To Loleta In 1894
…The roads that now cross at that corner are called the Copenhagen Road and the Hawk Hill Road. At that time, it was called the Table Bluff road to Eureka, the only…
OBITUARY: Eileen Frances Fox Parker, 1949-2025
…She was an avid fan of the Humboldt Crabs Baseball team, who play at the Arcata Ball Park, and the San Francisco Giants. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her spirit…
Former Preschool Administrator Exonerated By State Investigation Into the Reporting of a Child Abuse Incident at Winzler Children’s Center Last Year
Winzler Children's Center, at 719 Creighton Street in Eureka. | Photo by Andrew Goff.###On the morning of Feb. 29, 2024, an aide at Winzler Children's Center was arrested on charges…
Fight Over Phonics: Will California Require the ‘Science of Reading’ in K-12 Schools?
…So far the union has not taken a position on the new bill. English learner advocates have fought both bills particularly hard. The California Association of Bilingual Education said the latest bill…
OBITUARY: Shirley Gene (Henricksen) Pinches, 1944-2025
…With the help of her parents, Shirley was able to buy the house next door to them and started the next chapter of her life. She became involved with the Ferndale Repertory…
OBITUARY: Mary Dias, 1941-2025
Mary Dias passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, April 1, 2025 after a sudden illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is joined in heaven…
Arcata City Council Set to Develop Inclusionary Zoning Measures
…How much the rent actually costs can change annually, and is determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. The planning commission…
POLL: Are You in Favor of Legal Medically Assisted Death for Terminally Ill Adult Patients?
…they exit this life?Obviously, today's poll was prompted by this post featured on the Outpost earlier today. There are countless motivations for people's feelings and beliefs on this subject…
HOWL IN! College of the Redwoods Would Like to Solicit Your Thoughts About Changing the College’s Mascot
…DECISION POSTPONED] College of the Redwoods Poised to Ditch ‘The Corsairs’ Mascot to Become ‘The Wolves’###Press release from College of the Redwoods: The logo that is, for now. College of the…
Former Arcata Resident Featured in BBC News Story Exploring Medically Assisted Death in California
As members of the British Parliament debate proposed legislation that would allow medically assisted death for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, BBC News published an article this week detailing one…
Marin County Assemblymember Damon Connolly Officially Joins Race to Succeed the Termed-Out Mike McGuire in the State Senate
…Prior to his 2022 election to the State Assembly, Damon served on the Marin County Board of Supervisors, as Vice Mayor of the City of San Rafael, as Board President of the…
Humboldt Hill Family Displaced After Kitchen Fire at Spruce Point Trailer Park, Humboldt Bay Fire Says
…Crews quickly went to work and extinguished the fire, successfully containing it to the kitchen area. However, smoke damage was extensive throughout the rest of the residence.The fire’s cause and…
Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts
A view of the rural Siskiyou County community of Happy Camp on Dec. 13, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their…
A ‘Missed Opportunity’: Does Newsom’s Plan to Get Californians Into Better Jobs Do Enough?
…The “proposed approach is largely unproven,” the office wrote…. “Moreover, it is difficult to assess whether the proposed funding level is reasonable for the proposal, as the administration has not explained how…
OBITUARY: Ganasini Ananda Devi, 1954-2025
…During the late 1970s she followed a job listing for a teaching position at a rural school in California, becoming one of the first credentialed teachers at the Beginnings Inc. Skyfish School…
OBITUARY: Bobby Jay Ratzlaff, 1961-2025
…Three was his lucky number, hence why he picked the 3rd of the month for me to be born. Yeah, you could say he was a true fan. He had many jobs…
OBITUARY: Kelly Sanders Jenkins, 1962-2025
Kelly Sanders Jenkins was born on February 6, 1962 in the town of Mt. Shasta to Sharon and Harold Sanders. Kelly passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 in her home in…
OBITUARY: Jocelyn Ellen Schrum, 1940-2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jocelyn Ellen Schrum, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away surrounded by her family on March 19…
POLL! Do You Ever Attend Local Government Meetings?
…but I've been known to tune into meetings online or on TV." "I read the coverage of public meetings on LoCO or other news outlets. That's enough for me." "I…
Eureka City Council Greenlights Women’s Residential Rehab Facility Planned for Henderson Center
Screenshot of Tuesday's Eureka Council meeting.###After hearing an hour of impassioned and at times emotional public testimony at last night’s meeting, the Eureka City Council unanimously voted to approve…
(UPDATED) Faculty Union Representative and University on the Program Cuts
…CPH notified the California Faculty Association that they “wish to discontinue” the religious studies major, the German minor, the economics program and the educational leadership program in January and February of 2025…
New Abortion Care Lawsuit Filed Against St. Joseph Hospital by the National Women’s Law Center
…Anna Nusslock, the Eureka chiropractor at the center of the state's case.The complaint seeks monetary damages for the harm Nusslock suffered after St. Joseph Hospital staff allegedly refused to treat…
Xavier Becerra Jumps Into Crowded Race for California Governor
…Katie Porter, the former member of Congress from Orange County, entered the race last month. While the possibility of Harris’s candidacy has scrambled the calculations of some already announced contenders, others…
OBITUARY: Lurline Hatherill, 1929-2025
…Hatherill is also interred.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Lurline Hatherill's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines…
OBITUARY: Dixie Lee Holder, 1963-2025
…She loved fishing, traveling, panning for gold, going to the Casino, cruising with her dog “Boy” and listening to music. She had many friends and was loved by all. She will be…
POLL! What is Humboldt County's Second Best Tree?
…On the roster of Humboldt's trees, there is no question that coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) receive top billing. Believing otherwise is utter foolishness. People travel from all over the world to…
Cal Poly Humboldt Plans to Discontinue Several Majors, a Minor, and the Economics Program for this Fall
…According to an email sent by the Cal Poly Humboldt chapter of the California Faculty Association on Friday, March 28, CPH notified the CFA that they “wish to discontinue” the religious studies…
Man Arrested With Large Quantities of Meth Following Report of Commercial Theft in McKinleyville, Sheriff’s Office Says
…The reporting party provided a suspect description and stated the subject had stolen liquor and clothing from the business. Upon arrival, the Sergeant contacted a subject in the 1300 block of Central…
Democracy in the Dark: How California Lawmakers Are Trying to Shield Themselves From Public View
Legislative aides at the state Capitol in Sacramento, on Aug. 23, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters###This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### At town halls…
OBITUARY: Josephine M. Ghilarducci, 1926-2025
…Shortly after their marriage, they built their new home in Rio Dell and lived there the rest of their lives, with the exception of the last seven years, when Josephine lived in…