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Dry Thunderstorm Risk Results in Little to No Lightning, NWS Says; Red Salmon Complex 41 Percent Contained
Today's Operations Update with Team 4 Operations Section Chief Jake Cagle. | Photos and video by CIIMT4The Emerald Triangle skirted a potential barrage of new wildfires this week thanks to a forecast…
(VIDEO) Arcata Barn Fire Fueled By 187 Tons of Hay Causes ‘Massive Fireball’; Inextinguishable Blaze to Continue Burning for at Least a Week, Arcata Fire District Says
An Arcata barn erupts into flames. | Video and photos of the fire provided by the Arcata Fire District.Arcata Fire District press release:Arcata Fire District was dispatched to hay on fire…
Frankovich Discusses Testing of HSU Students, New Lab Equipment and Plans for Increased Regional Testing in Today’s Media Availability
###In today's media availability video, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich addresses testing of HSU dorm students, new lab equipment and plans for larger-scale regional testing. Video above, summaries…
Cal State in the COVID Era: No Tuition Cuts, 4 Other Takeaways From Chancellor Chat
…One strategy is to assign students readings, short quizzes and videos as homework while the live instruction is where discussion and breakout rooms on Zoom occur. Not every student can attend live…
Frankovich Addresses HSU President’s ‘Insinuations of Racism,’ and ‘Allegations of Incompetence,’ Calling Them ‘Unfortunate’
###Above is the video from Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich's media availability, released on Wednesday evening. And below you can read the (at least partially corrected) YouTube-generated transcript…
HACHR Releases Statement Detailing Steps It Plans to Take Moving Forward
…City of Eureka Announces Opposition to HACHR Recertification, Releases Lengthy Report Chronicling Months-Long Undercover SurveillanceHACHR Responds to City of Eureka Letter Opposing State ReauthorizationHumboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction (HACHR) release…
Dr. Frankovich Discusses Her Concerns About Humboldt State’s Reopening Plans
…I think on the last report I saw the the median turnaround time was about 110 hours which was an improvement and it's not ideal. You know for my purposes and…
Nurse Hava Phillips, Head of the County’s Contact Tracing Effort, Talks About How the Program Works
Today Hava Phillips, a registered nurse and supervisor of the county's communicable disease program, took questions from local reporters about Humboldt County's COVID-19 contact tracing program.Video above. Machine…
In Today’s Media Availability, Dr. Josh Ennis Talks School Reopening, Testing and Tracing, and Why ‘Active Cases’ Isn’t a Very Important Metric
…And so this is anticipated and so what is it, where is that coming from? Well I think last week we had a couple double-digit days of reporting positives. We had…
City of Eureka Announces Opposition to HACHR Recertification, Releases Lengthy Report Chronicling Months-Long Undercover Surveillance
…EPD Report on Undercover HACHR Monitoring OperationsBelow: Video taken by an undercover agent working in coordination with the Eureka Police Department of apparent drug activity near the HACHR facility. A description of…
Public Health Officer Gives Tips for Keeping Students Safe, Addresses New Case of COVID-19-Positive Nursing Home Employee
…How did this glitch affect Humboldt County's reported testing numbers last week? We note that the two large reports of positive cases last week were on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Thursday…
Eureka Man Found Inside First Street Business in the Early Morning Hours, Police Say; Surveillance Shows Suspect Passing Equipment Out a Window to Accomplice
…On August 8, 2020, at about 4:45 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to a business on the 400 block of First Street in Eureka for the report…
County Health Officer Discusses the Risk-Benefit Analysis for Allowing Kids to Return to In-Person Instruction
…Teresa Frankovich goes mask-free in today's media availability video. She explains up-front that people complained of being unable to understand her. "[W]e want to make sure the information…
(VIDEO) Dr. Frankovich on Hoopa’s COVID Case Spike, In-Person School Instruction and Restaurants With Outdoor Tent Dining
…video for more:# # #(1:34) The Two Rivers Tribune asks: There is currently an increase in cases in Hoopa (24 active cases currently). Can you explain how Hoopa's numbers are reported…
(VIDEO) Eureka Police Release Video and Other Media Related to Recent Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
…When the investigations are complete, these records including the full investigation, findings, criminal and administrative reports, officer and witness statements, audio and video recordings, photographs, and other related investigative and evidentiary material…
With Klamath Dam Removal Plan Going Sideways, Gov. Newsom Pleads With Warren Buffett to Salvage Deal
…1 dam. | Screenshot from video by Klamath River Renewal Corporation.###PREVIOUSLY: Feds Approve Partial Transfer of Ownership of Four Hydroelectric Dams on the Klamath###With a historic Klamath River dam removal agreement…
In Today’s Media Availability, Humboldt County’s Health Officer Breaks Down the Risk of Non-Essential Travel
…Teresa Frankovich, Humboldt County's health officer, took a myriad of questions — half an hour's worth — from local reporters on various aspects of the county's response to the COVID-19…
(UPDATE) ATV Rider Flown to St. Joseph Hospital After Wiping Out on the Manila Dunes
Photos and video of the scene provided by Jennifer Savage.UPDATE, 2:20 p.m.:Arcata Fire District press release:(Manila, CA) – July 29, 2020 – Arcata Fire District was dispatched to ATV…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Large Grass Fire on Samoa Peninsula Sending Clouds of Smoke Into Eureka
…The videos in this post, were sent by reader Jenn Caldwell, who reports that they were taken along New Navy Base Road near Fairhaven. Scanner traffic places the command post at the…
Should I Quit My Job? California Parents Grapple With Education in a Pandemic
…Wellness check-ins are now done by phone or video chat, and more than 600 care packages have been distributed with diapers, toys and learning aids like puppets, bubbles and songs in…
Eureka Police Release Name of Person Shot By Officers Yesterday; Chief Issues Statement
…However, it does not represent a conclusion to this investigation or a final report evaluating officers’ actions. We anticipate the briefing video will be completed and ready for release within the next…
Dr. Frankovich on Non-Mask-Wearing Bus Drivers, Large Social Gatherings and the Possibility of Humboldt County Ending Up on the State Watch List
…Frankovich's answers, with timestamps corresponding to the video above.### (0:00) Some local bus drivers are being allowed to take off their facial coverings while driving due to potential visibility impacts…
(VIDEO) We Can Expect to See a Lot More COVID-19 Cases in the Fall and Winter, Deputy Public Health Officer Says
…He sat down to answer questions form local reporters regarding the county's Alert Level Assessment Tool, a four-level ranking of our current COVID-19 risk, based on the prevalence of…
(VIDEO) Firearms Stolen in Eureka; Do You Recognize This Vehicle?
…for the report of a burglary.Deputies learned that an unknown subject forced entry into the residence and stole multiple items, including three firearms, credit cards and jewelry. Surveillance video captured outside…
A PANDEMIC HOMECOMING: As COVID-19 Spreads Through Prisons, the State is Releasing Inmates Early With Little Planning
…have now been infected, including 10 deaths among the inmate population, three of which were reported since Saturday. Pelican Bay State Prison, meanwhile, has been largely spared thus far, with no confirmed…
DR. FRANKOVICH SPEAKS: More on That New State Order, The Prospect of School This Fall and Much More Tackled In Today’s Media Question Time
…With both of these things in mind, how many positive cases have actually been reported in Southern Humboldt? The county dashboard has shown four cases for at least the last two weeks…
ARCATA CITY COUNCIL: Police Department Policy Reform, COVID-19 Response Grant Application on Tonight’s Agenda
'Black Lives Matter' protesters gather in front of the Arcata Police Department in May | Screenshot from video by Andrew Goff###During tonight’s Arcata City Council meeting, Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn…
(VIDEO) These Guys Went to Eureka’s New In-N-Out Burger Before You
…Bay to Zoo Trail, Waterfront Drive Project On Eureka City Council’s Next Agenda(VIDEO) Watch Local Reporting Legend Dave Silverbrand Order an Imaginary Burger From In-N-Out, Still Under ConstructionThe…
California Sets New Coronavirus Testing Guidelines
…Mark Ghaly, health and human services secretary, said in a video conference that the state will prioritize vulnerable patients and those with symptoms. The state also will be asking medical providers to…
The Age of In-N-Out is Nigh: Beloved Burger Chain Opens its Doors in Eureka Tomorrow
…Bay to Zoo Trail, Waterfront Drive Project On Eureka City Council’s Next Agenda(VIDEO) Watch Local Reporting Legend Dave Silverbrand Order an Imaginary Burger From In-N-Out, Still Under Construction###