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California Republicans Say They’re Making a Comeback. Can They Keep Trump at Arms Length?
Jeanne Kuang / March 18, 2025, 7:19 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Dwane E Bronson, 1937-2025
LoCO Staff / March 18, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Dwane E Bronson, 1937-2025 Dwane E Bronson, age 87 of Carlotta, died on February 28, 2025 at home with his beloved wife and his dogs. Dwane was born on June 1, 1937 …
OBITUARY: Lori Lynn Crook, 1962-2025
LoCO Staff / March 18, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
‘A Crushing Blow’: USDA Cancels Local Food Purchasing Programs That Serve Humboldt’s Schools, Tribes, Seniors and Food Bank While Supporting Ranchers and Farmers
Ryan Burns / March 17, 2025, 4:10 p.m. / Food , Government , Tribes
… during the pandemic — they brought more than $1 million in federal funding into Humboldt County, where it was reinvested to support local farmers, ranchers and fishermen while improving the diets …
(UPDATE) This Clip of a Giant-Ass Tree Rolling Down the Hill Onto Highway 36 Should Give You Good Indication of Why That Route is Very Closed
Andrew Goff / March 17, 2025, 11:26 a.m. / Traffic
… , March 17, Route 36 is FULLY CLOSED east of Swimmer's Delight near the Devil's Elbow picnic area (PM 15-16). The road will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and open from noon to 1 p …
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is Looking for Descendants of a Wiyot Woman Born in 1843 to Help Solve a Mystery
LoCO Staff / March 17, 2025, 10:13 a.m. / Crime
Three Busted for Various Booze Crimes in Eureka’s ‘Shoulder Tap’ Operation Saturday
LoCO Staff / March 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. / Crime
… to a minor. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.“We conduct these operations to keep alcohol out of the hands of our youth,” said ABC …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Can Offshore Wind Retire Gas Plants?
The EcoNews Report / March 15, 2025, 10 a.m. / Environment
GUEST OPINION: Arcata School Board President on the District’s Recent Layoff Notices
LoCO Staff / March 15, 2025, 8:27 a.m. / Guest Opinion
… GUEST OPINION: Arcata School Board President on the District's Recent Layoff Notices Photo: Arcata School District.###PREVIOUSLY:Facing a $1.3 Million Deficit, Arcata School …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: School Years During the Great Depression
Gail Allen / March 15, 2025, 7 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Joshua Nathan Rapp, 1974-2025
LoCO Staff / March 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Joshua Nathan Rapp, 1974-2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Nathan Rapp. Josh was born on July 1, 1974 in Eureka to Ray and Laurie …
OBITUARY: Charles Minton, 1947-2025
LoCO Staff / March 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: William Leslie ‘Burgie Bill’ Hebard, 1950-2025
LoCO Staff / March 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Eureka’s Homelessness-Related Laws Could Soon be Toughened Up a Bit. Here’s What Critics Say They Fear Will Happen, and What Cops and Other City Employees Say They Want to Do
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 14, 2025, 3:59 p.m. / Homelessness , Local Government
(UPDATE) Cal Poly Humboldt On Trump Administration’s List of 45 Schools to be Investigated for ‘Race-Exclusionary Practices’
Hank Sims / March 14, 2025, 12:05 p.m. / Education
… , and other programs and activities. On March 1, the Department released FAQs to anticipate and answer questions that may have arisen in response to the DCL. These OCR investigations are being conducted …
Deputy Finds Wanted Woman in ‘Suspicious’ Parked Car on Herrick Avenue, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / March 14, 2025, 10:31 a.m. / Crime
State Farm Can Hike Rates on California Homeowners — if It Pauses Cancellations and Proves Need
Levi Sumagaysay / March 14, 2025, 9:26 a.m. / Sacramento
… affect its ability to meet mortgage lenders’ insurance requirements. The company, which insures nearly 3 million property owners in the state, including more than 1 million homeowners, had been waiting …
California, Other States Sue to Halt Massive Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education
CalMatters staff / March 14, 2025, 8:27 a.m. / Sacramento
… Trump had no authority to dismantle the department, which was established by Congress in 1979. They’re asking a judge to require the federal government to bring back the 1,300 workers who were laid off …
Facing a $1.1 Million Deficit, Arcata School District to Lay Off 8 People Next Year
Dezmond Remington / March 13, 2025, 4:13 p.m. / Education
… Facing a $1.1 Million Deficit, Arcata School District to Lay Off 8 People Next Year Sunny Brae Middle School.The Arcata school district is cutting at least eight jobs next school …
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Immediately Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers; Affected Humboldters React
Ryan Burns / March 13, 2025, 11:43 a.m. / Courts , Government
NO BURROS for YOU! Snowy Weather Ruins Humboldt’s Dream of Adopting Feral Donkeys and Horses This Weekend
LoCO Staff / March 13, 2025, 10:57 a.m. / Animals
One Arrested in Loleta After Warrant Served on Suspected Drug House
LoCO Staff / March 13, 2025, 10:24 a.m. / Crime
… .At the conclusion of the search warrant, Ellis was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges:HS11370.1(A) & …
California Has 30 New Proposals to Rein in AI. Trump Could Complicate Them
Khari Johnson / March 13, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… -discrimination bill proposed in California. A Carnegie California poll of 1,500 people released last fall named artificial intelligence one of six major issues facing Californians alongside climate change …
OBITUARY: Cindee Ann Grace, 1954-2025
LoCO Staff / March 13, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Stella Reyes, 1928-2025
LoCO Staff / March 13, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… . Stella was born on September 1, 1928, in Los Angeles, the daughter of Rupert Martinez and Mercedes Gonzales, both born in New Mexico. Stella had four children — Edward, Ray Anthony, Jo Ann, and Carol …
Arrest of Two Pro-Palestine Activists Nearly Two Months Ago Begins to Draw Backlash
Dezmond Remington / March 12, 2025, 11:47 a.m. / Activism
(AUDIO) Get Your Dead On With Humboldt County’s Own ‘Dead On’
LoCO Staff / March 12, 2025, 11:11 a.m. / On the Air
They Live in California’s Republican Districts. They Feel Betrayed by Looming Health Care Cuts
Kristen Hwang / March 12, 2025, 7:43 a.m. / Sacramento
… is an existential threat from our perspective,” said Francisco Silva, chief executive of the California Primary Care Association, which represents more than 1,200 community health centers in California. Community …
OBITUARY: Elsa I. Cline, 1941-2025
LoCO Staff / March 12, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits