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One Month, Two Disasters: Supervisors Ratify Emergency Proclamation for Winter Storms as Official Tally Earthquake Damages
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2023, 1:08 p.m. / Emergencies
Two Arrested in Garberville Following Suspicious Vehicle Investigation
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2023, 11:43 a.m. / Crime
… Correctional Facility on charges of resisting a peace officer (PC 148(a)(1)) and violation of probation (PC 1203.2(a)(2)), in addition to a probation violation warrant.Anyone with information about this case …
Garberville Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Suspected Fentanyl Dealer
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2023, 11:15 a.m. / Crime
… of methamphetamine, over 1.5 pounds of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and items consistent with the sale of controlled substances.Brandy was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of possession …
(VIDEO) Suspect Arrested in Failed Three Corners Market ATM Burglary Case
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2023, 10:49 a.m. / Crime
… of burglary (PC 459/461(b)), vandalism (PC 594(b)(1)) and prohibited person in possession of ammunition (PC 30305(a), in addition to warrant charges of grand theft of a firearm (PC 487(d)(2)) and burglary (PC …
Can California’s Power Grid Handle a 15-Fold Increase in Electric Cars?
Nadia Lopez / Jan. 17, 2023, 8:06 a.m. / Sacramento
… during peak hours — jumping from 1% in 2022 to 5% in 2030 and 10% in 2035. “We have confidence now” that electricity will meet future demand “and we’re able to plan for it,” said Quentin Gee …
STARK HOUSE SUNDAY SERIAL: Clean Break, Chapter 7
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2023, 7:05 a.m. / Sunday Serial
… CHAPTER SEVEN 1 The temptation was almost irresistible.Marvin Unger was not a man who was usually bothered by temptation. Facing a problem, he invariably approached it coldly and scientifically …
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Those Bright Winter Stars
Barry Evans / Jan. 15, 2023, 7 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: All My Philosophies
James Tressler / Jan. 15, 2023, 7 a.m. / Letter From Istanbul
Highway 36 Remains Closed West of Grizzly Creek Due to Active Slide
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 14, 2023, 11:40 a.m. / Traffic
… Highway 36 Remains Closed West of Grizzly Creek Due to Active Slide An aerial photo of the active slide on Highway 36 in Humboldt County | Photo courtesy of Caltrans District 1 …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Climate Change Supercharging Winter Storms
The EcoNews Report / Jan. 14, 2023, 10 a.m. / Environment
OBITUARY: Iris J. Moon, 2009-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 14, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: William Glen Williams (Bill) (Chief), 1945-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 14, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Joseph John Del Grande, 1928-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 14, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Supervisor Arroyo Announces Her Pick to Replace Mike Newman on the Humboldt County Planning Commission
LoCO Staff / Jan. 13, 2023, 3:31 p.m. / Local Government
Ad Company Sues Humboldt Transit Authority for Breach of Contract Following Billing Dispute
Ryan Burns / Jan. 13, 2023, 12:58 p.m. / Business , Local Government
INTRODUCING: LoCO Quake Bot, a Running Tally of Humboldt’s Shaky Moments
Andrew Goff / Jan. 13, 2023, 10:55 a.m. / Housekeeping
… the ground trembles with a force greater than 1.5M. You can find this tool by pulling down the News Gizmos tab on our homepage. With the help of our trusty robot friends, we will survive. …
Why You Should File Taxes Even if You Don’t Owe Any
Grace Gedye / Jan. 13, 2023, 8:06 a.m. / Sacramento
… ’t bother. Then, in 2021, California started sending out its own pandemic stimulus payments, which reached up to $1,200. To get the payments, you had to have filed a 2020 tax return. The state did …
OBITUARY: Jean Davlin, 1942-2023
LoCO Staff / Jan. 13, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Virginia (Robert) Salley, numerous nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and her numerous friends.Please join Jean’s family on Saturday, January 14 at Old Growth Cellars (Eureka) from 1 to 3 p.m. to share …
Bookkeeper May Have Embezzled Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Humboldt County Fair Association, GM Says
Ryan Burns / Jan. 12, 2023, 2:07 p.m. / News
… paid a lot more.The first direct deposit to “Bill,” debited from the fair’s payroll account on Aug. 9, 2021, was for $426.41. The next, in the amount of $1,098, was issued that same day. The 2021 …
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect They Believe Crashed Stolen Vehicle Into Tree Before Fleeing Into the Woods
LoCO Staff / Jan. 12, 2023, 10:08 a.m. / Crime
Is California’s Drought Over? Here’s What You Need to Know About Rain, Snow, Reservoirs and Drought.
Alastair Bland / Jan. 12, 2023, 8:45 a.m. / Sacramento
… the past dozen days won’t end the drought, at least not yet, and it won’t undo the driest period in the West in the past 1,200 years. About 71% of California is still experiencing “severe” drought …
Highway 36 Closed Between Carlotta and Bridgeville Due to Slide
Hank Sims / Jan. 12, 2023, 8:30 a.m. / Traffic
OBITUARY: David Dahl, 1965-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 12, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… ferret laughed at the bubbles hitting his nose and kept sticking his head down into the bubbles. David joined the Air Force after graduating from high school and served 7 1/2 years. David loved playing D …
OBITUARY: Karen Norma Thornton, 1951-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 12, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Bernie Jorgensen (‘Captain Bernie’), 1939-2023
LoCO Staff / Jan. 12, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
YESTERDAY in SUPES: Board Approves $1 Million in Emergency Funding for Humboldt County Residents Impacted by Recent Earthquakes, Clashes Over a Myrtletown Zoning Change, and More
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 11, 2023, 3:29 p.m. / Local Government
… YESTERDAY in SUPES: Board Approves $1 Million in Emergency Funding for Humboldt County Residents Impacted by Recent Earthquakes, Clashes Over a Myrtletown Zoning Change, and More …
Felony Warrant Subject Found in Possession of Fentanyl After Willow Creek Traffic Stop, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Jan. 11, 2023, 11:50 a.m. / Crime
… to warrant charges of felon in possession of a firearm (PC 29800(a)(1))Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707 …
Teenager Arrested After Twice Attempting to Steal Shotgun From Big 5 Yesterday, Eureka Police Say
Hank Sims / Jan. 11, 2023, 11:43 a.m. / Crime
Environmentalists Say Newsom’s Budget Cuts Jeopardize Climate Programs, Electric Car Mandate
Nadia Lopez / Jan. 11, 2023, 7:43 a.m. / Sacramento
… .” Money for zero-emission vehicle incentive programs, such as rebates for car buyers, and charging infrastructure would be cut by $2.5 billion. About $1.4 billion of that amount would be shifted …
OBITUARY: Connie Sue Beattie, 1950-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 11, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… at 1 p.m. We ask that anyone that shared a fond memory of Connie or even just remembered the warmth of her presence, come join us in our final goodbyes and celebrating her life; any and all are welcomed …
