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1 p.m., an officer with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding near the intersection of I and Buhne Streets.The driver was identified as Ernest Rocha …













OBITUARY: Jose Lourenco Homem, 1929-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… OBITUARY: Jose Lourenco Homem, 1929-2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose Lourenco Homem Jr., born January 1, 1929, in Porto Judeu, Terceira, Azores. Jose passed …



OBITUARY: Arlene Louise Parker, 1928-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… Barr; grandson Gino Pialorsi; and son-in-law Greg Rael. The family is so grateful for the compassionate care from the staff at Frye’s Care Home for the last 3 1/2 years. Thank you so much for keeping mom …



OBITUARY: Rick James Anaya, 1963-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits



OBITUARY: Dennis Ray Blake, 1948-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… . A small service will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Oceanview Cemetery in Eureka. At this time, there will be no reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks …



… the general election in November. Ultimately, the board wound up voting 4-1, with First District Supervisor Rex Bohn dissenting, to form an ad hoc committee that will work with staff to research …







… the City of Arcata for business losses. Arcata settled with Pacific Seafood and its subsidiaries for $71,500 in March.1,275 gallons of sewage were released into Humboldt Bay from Arcata’s wastewater system …





… , particularly in Los Angeles County, and high rates of living patients discharged from hospice. The audit found that Los Angeles County saw a 1,500% increase in hospice agencies over a decade, along …



OBITUARY: Wincel Ann Nicholas, 1938-2026

LoCO Staff / April 29, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits





… Faced with Painful Budget Cuts, Fortuna Debates Selling the River Lodge and Closing the Depot Museum The Fortuna River Lodge. Photo from city website.PREVIOUSLYFortuna’s $1







‘A Betrayal:’ California to Share Data on Immigrant Drivers Nationally

Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry / April 28, 2026, 7:24 a.m. / Sacramento

… not have legal authorization to live in the U.S. That breaks a promise the state made a decade ago when it began issuing licenses to unauthorized immigrants, advocates say, and it means more than 1





OBITUARY: Carolyn Chaffee Otis, 1940-2026

LoCO Staff / April 28, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits



OBITUARY: Margie Ann Yates, 1930-2026

LoCO Staff / April 28, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… Byrne of Modesto and Judy Lee of Petaluma; nephew Steve Lowry of Santa Rosa; and their extended families. Please join us for a celebration of life on May 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Fortuna United Methodist …



OBITUARY: Joan Bladow (Hahn-Hubbard), 1952-2026

LoCO Staff / April 28, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits







… , there will likely also be an informal group for complete beginners. Tryouts are May 1 and 2; practice begins later in the month. The team is a member of Pacific Swimming, USA Swimming’s administrative subdivision …