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… tests to judge how prepared they are for the fire season. Each 12-person crew must walk three and a half miles up a 1,200 foot hill while wearing all 40-50 pounds of their gear in less than 70 minutes …



… the void. But following a $1 million fiscal loss at its first meet, the entity collapsed. Late last year, the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF), a joint powers authority representing all Northern …







OBITUARY: Patricia Marie McNamara, 1938-2025

LoCO Staff / May 15, 2025, 7:01 a.m. / Obits



OBITUARY: Cynthia Acre Ziegler, 1931-2025

LoCO Staff / May 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits









… with disabilities — beginning in 2026 would no longer accept new enrollees 19 and older who lack permanent legal status. The 1.6 million immigrants already signed up would not lose their Medi-Cal coverage …



… .THING #1:  Tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities will be conducting a “bike safety audit” of downtown Eureka to document conditions …





… application that was approved by the state. At a May 12 news conference, California Gov. Gavin Newson announced the award which comes from Proposition 1 funding. Prop. 1, the Behavioral Health Services Act …





OBITUARY: Sally Linda Goetz, 1948-2025

LoCO Staff / May 13, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits



OBITUARY: Susan Bornstein, 1946-2025

LoCO Staff / May 13, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… on December 1, 1946, to Emanuel and Ann Bornstein. A few years later, the family, including Susan’s older sister Debrah, moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she grew up and graduated high school in 1964 …



OBITUARY: Rosa Juana Hernandez, 1953-2025

LoCO Staff / May 13, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… OBITUARY: Rosa Juana Hernandez, 1953-2025 Rosa Juana Hernandez October 1, 1953 – April 16, 2025 Rosa Juana Hernandez was born on October 1, 1953, in Arcata to her loving parents …



… .On the West Coast, the national opioid epidemic started in far Northern California, which includes Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. Per capita, these counties rank number 1 and 4 in the state for drug …



Arcata is Suffering from a Lack of High-End Housing

Dezmond Remington / May 12, 2025, 3:30 p.m. / Housing



… with the promise of $3.3 billion to address street homelessness and mental health. That money comes from Proposition 1, a $6.4 billion bond that California voters approved in March to pay for treatment beds …



… cost $1.4 billion — roughly $1.8 billion in today’s dollars. Obtaining the array of state and federal permits for the dam could take years, and is likely to face court challenges. The project would …



… ’s Office (HCSO) has made an arrest in connection with a significant commercial burglary at an industrial facility in the Samoa area. On May 1, 2025, HCSO received a report detailing the theft of industrial …



… got us so close to the stadium I had to wonder whether foul balls might be a problem.Game details: Tigers win 9-1. Attendance 29,870. Time of game: 2:26.Helpful tips: Plenty of affordable parking at $20 …







… the S.P. salad (for which it was famous). I would have a dessert and Mother, her black coffee. The waiter offered finger bowls and the check. We had dined in style for $1.50, to which Mother added a tip …





Humboldt Cop Doggos Secure Funding

LoCO Staff / May 9, 2025, 1:08 p.m. / LoCO Fashion



… if and when we do.###UPDATE, 1 p.m.: Shortly after this post was published, a Providence spokesperson sent along the following statement:Serving the residents of Humboldt County is a privilege we don …



OBITUARY: Eric ‘Gunner’ Cunningham, 1980-2025

LoCO Staff / May 9, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits