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(UPDATE: POSTPONED) McKAY RANCH SUBDIVISION: Board of Supes Set to Decide Fate of Proposed 320-Unit Development in Cutten
…Map of project area. | Courtesy County of Humboldt.The county circulated a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) in late spring of 2020, then recirculated three chapters for further review this past fall…
(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: Mysterious Wood Carvings in the Arcata Community Forest
…curious about these wood carvings, so decided to look into them a little deeper," Olson said.Watch the report in its entirety in the video embedded at the top of this article.
Attorney General’s Office Confirms ‘Final Notice’ to Auditor-Controller Was Not Sent By Mistake
…The A.G.'s Office confirmed as much Thursday in an email to Paz Dominguez, saying a pending report from the State Controller's Office "does not relieve the County of any…
Staff, Supervisors Cite Ongoing Communication Problems With Auditor-Controller in Heated Payroll Hearing
Humboldt County Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez. | Screenshot from Tuesday's meeting.###Consider this Part 2 of our report on Tuesday's prolonged meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, a…
Thumb Biter Found Guilty on All Counts; Judge Declines to Jail Defense Attorney for Poor Behavior During Trial
…They also agreed to speak to this reporter, though none wanted to give their names.Jurors were in consensus about these issues: They believed officers had reasonable suspicion to detain Malang after…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The ACLU and Transgender Rights
…Naive, as I say.I was reminded of that meeting watching a video of two ACLU representatives discussing the topic of transgender rights, leading in with the statement, “Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers across…
Testimony Wraps in Case of Arcata Man Accused of Biting Off Cop’s Thumb; Defense Attorney Reprimanded For Mocking Officers
…They had already taken note of his strange behavior, and several people on the Plaza reported Malang smoked meth all day and bugged people. Also, one man showed officers his arm and…
(VIDEO) Focusing on Yurok Tribe, Associated Press Explores the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
…Below is a video report that accompanied the piece:
Arcata City Council Approves Long-Planned Old Arcata Road Improvement Project, Including Installation of Controversial Roundabout
Rendering of the roundabout planned for the intersection of Old Arcata Road and Jacoby Creek Road. | Image via city staff report.PREVIOUSLY: Arcata City Council to Discuss Long-Planned Safety Improvements for…
With Just Days Left for Public Comment, Enviro Groups Seek More Detail, Assurances in Nordic Aquafarms’ EIR
…Development in and Around Samoa(VIDEO) Take a Virtual Tour, With a Brief History, of Nordic Aquafarm’ Proposed Peninsula Project SiteCounty Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for Nordic Aquafarms' Fish Factory Project…
(VIDEO) Simulation Shows How Tonga Tsunami Spread Across the Pacific
…Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai was blown apart by the powerful eruption. | NASAWhile NASA’s Earth Observatory reported that the eruption was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, few…
RODRIGUEZ TRIAL: Defense Calls First Witness, Who Cast Some Doubt on the Question of Whether a Previous Witness’s Nickname is ‘Baretta’ or ‘Berrara’
…and the fire was first reported at 8:22 p.m.Sullivan showed part of that video to the jury today, with Desireae Hadley, a private investigator working for the defense, pointing…
(UPDATE: SECOND SUSPECT IN CUSTODY) Sheriff’s Office Arrests One, Seeks Another in Connection With Burglary at Glendale Murphy’s
…1400 block of Glendale Drive in Blue Lake for the report of a burglary. Two male suspects were captured on surveillance video burglarizing the business, stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise…
Suspect in Giuntoli-Area Home Burglary Identified Via Surveillance Video and Arrested, Sheriff’s Office Says
…25, 2022, at about 7:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1500 block of Giuntoli Lane for the report of a burglary.According…
Hoopa Man Arrested for Allegedly Burglarizing Tribal Children’s Learning Center to Steal Snacks From Vending Machine
…No other items were reported stolen from the facility. Upon reviewing security footage, Buckman said that officers identified the burglary suspect as Carlyle Colegrove. That afternoon officers located the suspect and made…
CHRISTIE CASE: Defense Presents Aggressive Case for Charges to be Dismissed, Based on Allegations of Police Evidence Tampering
…Mendes testified he took a number of photos and submitted them — along with photos and videos by another officer — as evidence. He said a total of three devices were used, including his…
(UPDATE) Coast Guard, Sheriff’s Office and Others Searching for Man Who Went Missing in Canoe Near Trinidad
…A spokesperson for Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay says the man, identified in social media posts as 21-year-old Hunter Lewis, was reported missing around 7:30 p.m.The Coast…
TOP 25 of 2021! Here Are the Most Clicked-Upon Posts of the Last Year. BONUS: The Most Deeply Read Stories of the Year!
…County Halts Giving 90 Percent of Vaccines On Hand Due to ‘Severe Adverse Reactions’ Reported Out of San DiegoThis was a pretty scary post back in January, when the vaccines were first…
(VIDEOS) Eleven New California Laws for 2022, Explained in One Minute
…Here’s a breakdown of 11 of those new laws taking effect in 2022, most of which lawmakers approved in the last session (a few videos cover more than one new law…
County Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for Nordic Aquafarms’ Fish Factory Project on Samoa Peninsula
…County Creating a Financing District to Supercharge Development in and Around Samoa(VIDEO) Take a Virtual Tour, With a Brief History, of Nordic Aquafarm’s Proposed Peninsula Project Site###It has been…
Alleged Mail Thief Caught With Hoard of Stolen Packages, Envelopes, Sheriff’s Office Says
…If you catch any mail thieves in the act, save the video and alert your local Postal Inspectors. Video surveillance can assist in preventing crimes and catching bad guys.To report mail…
(VIDEO) Blue Lake Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint This Morning; Sheriff’s Office Seeking At-Large Suspect
(VIDEO) Blue Lake Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint This Morning; Sheriff's Office Seeking At-Large Suspect
EPD Believes They’ve Figured Out Who Stabbed a Homeless Man to Death in 2017
…Starritt has been in custody since May 2020 on unrelated charges of murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.Acting Chief Stephens said, “The cases we have reported on over…
Some Gollum-in-Training Stole Eureka’s Precious RING OF POWER From City Hall; $1,000 Reward Offered
…On November 29, 2021, around 6:20 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to a report of a commercial burglary at City Hall.After a full review, it was…
City of Arcata Takes a Roundabout of Its Own, Delays Decision on Old Arcata Road Improvement Plans to Address Wetland Impacts
…the project's environmental impact report (EIR) for another 45-day comment period.Arcata Community Development Director David Loya somewhat sheepishly explained the situation via teleconference video last night, saying at one…
(VIDEO) Take a Virtual Tour, With a Brief History, of Nordic Aquafarm’s Proposed Peninsula Project Site
…manager working as Nordic's community liaison, sent the above video along with news that the company anticipates that the project's Draft Environmental Impact Report will be released later this month.
‘Devil on the Loose’: What’s Behind Kern County’s Soaring Homicide Rate?
…violent video games, the erosion of the nuclear family, the end of corporal punishment. Some blame a state law that changed felonies to misdemeanors, a law that lowered prison sentences, a failed…
Beaver Moon to Blood Moon: Tonight Will Feature the Longest Partial Eclipse in More Than 500 Years! Let’s Hope Humboldt is Lucky Enough to See It.
…Secondly, this will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in 581 years! NASA reports that the eclipse's duration will clock in at an impressive 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds…
Eureka Police Arrest ‘Serial Burglary’ Suspect After Foot Chase; Several Businesses in Old Town and Downtown Believed to Have Been Hit
…As a reminder, it is important to keep track of serial numbers and report thefts. Doing so greatly increases the chance of stolen property recovery and suspect apprehension.###PREVIOUS MCCLUSKEYEureka Police Chase…
County Supervisors to Consider Returning to In-Person Meetings
…Does that mean it's safe to return to in-person meetings? Well, define "safe." The staff report for this item notes "many counties in California have successfully continued to hold in…