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Sheriff Honsal on Casinos, Sports Leagues, Social Distancing, the Necessity of Mask-Wearing and More
…the video above. ##(0:00) Dr. Frankovich recently said that the increase in cases is likely due to people not follow the shelter-in-place order. There have been reports of people…
County Health Officer ‘Would Clearly Oppose’ Opening Casinos Right Now, She Says in Latest Media Availability
…The video is above; summaries are below.Are locals with mild or moderate symptoms still being told to stay home rather than get tested? Are you worried that by prioritizing the sickest…
(VIDEO) Humboldt Public Health Officer Responds to Media Questions on Recent Alder Bay COVID-19 Cases, County Treatment and Testing Capabilities
…Frankovich's responses in the above video and see a brief, rough summary of the questions and answers below. ###(0:08) What is the percentage for specificity and sensitivity for the PCR…
(VIDEO) Big Rig Flipped on Eureka’s Fifth Street
…Another North Coast News reporter, Nazy Javid, has fired up her own rival Facebook Live video stream. You can watch that on the right.) Additional Facebook Live-ing from Redwood News, below:
(VIDEO) Dr. Teresa Frankovich and Sheriff Billy Honsal Discuss New Changes to The Stay-At-Home Order and What Businesses Can Do to Reopen
…The report to be sent to the state will include letters of support from various county partners, a timeline for how the county is preparing to meet Phase Two requirements and plans…
We’re Moving Fast, But We Can’t Move Too Fast: In Today’s Round of Questions, Sheriff William Honsal Addresses Reopening
…A rough transcription of the above video, in which Sheriff William Honsal takes questions from the Humboldt County media on the COVID-19 crisis, and particularly the phase we find ourselves in…
‘Don’t Let My Mom Die Alone’: Local Man Distraught as COVID Policies Prevent His Dad from Visiting His Mom in Hospital
…However, at this time, we ask patients and their families to consider communication through phone and video chat as their primary means of communication.Hospitals across the country have implemented similar safety…
County Responds to Pressure From Animal Protection Groups, Approves New Contract With Wildlife Services to Diminish the Killing of Native Species
A black bear spotted in a Eureka resident's backyard. | Video provided by Wendy Pickett of Willow in the Wood.Animal Welfare Institute press release:In response to advocacy by a coalition…
(PHOTOS) Can We Interest You in Another Skywriting Session?
PREVIOUSLY: (PHOTOS/VIDEO) LoCO Talked to the Pilot Who Skywrote His Way Into Humboldt’s Hearts This Morning UPDATE, 9:40 a.m.: Local pilot Caleb Lesher fesses up and confirms to…
(VIDEO) Beware of Unreliable Products in ‘the Wild West of Testing’ Available Commercially, County Health Officer Says
…Teresa Frankovich sat down for her first media availability video of May this afternoon and proceeded to answer questions from local outlets about testing. Watch the video above or skip to the…
(VIDEO) Sheriff Honsal Addresses His Claim to be the County’s ‘Protector of Constitutional Rights’
…As usual, we've posted the video above and a summary of the questions and answers below.Today's first question, a two-parter asked at the 0:14 mark, came from…
(VIDEO) Sheriff Honsal to Protesters: That’s Your Right. I’m Going to Listen to People With Data and Facts
…Watch the video above for the full Billy. # # #(0:17) What would you tell protesters who believe that the shelter-in-place order is more harmful than the virus?Honsal says he…
Virtual Medical Visits Are the New Normal During the Coronavirus Pandemic
…Sumana Reddy demonstrates a Telehealth exam using Updox, a HIPAA-compliant video chat software, one of several programs her clinic relies on to meet with patients. During exams, Reddy will point to…
(VIDEO) COVID-19 Facts and Figures with Dr. Frankovich for Friday April 24
…The L.A Times recently covered a report by the California Department of Public Health titled, “California Department of Health, titled California SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Health Care Surge Crisis Care Guidelines…
(VIDEO) Loosening Shelter Restrictions Will Increase COVID Cases, But We Can’t Stay Like This Forever, County Health Officer Says
…Again today she sat down to record a video answering questions from local media Below is a summary of those questions and her responses. What steps should people without primary care providers…
(VIDEO) Sheriff Honsal Talks About (Slowly) Reopening the Economy in His Latest Round of Responses to Reporters’ Questions
(VIDEO) Sheriff Honsal Talks About (Slowly) Reopening the Economy in His Latest Round of Responses to Reporters' Questions
(VIDEO) Burglar Steals Coin Machine From Funky Monkey Pizza Restaurant in Fortuna, Tells Owner to Keep the Change
(VIDEO) Burglar Steals Coin Machine From Funky Monkey Pizza Restaurant in Fortuna, Tells Owner to Keep the Change
(VIDEO) County Will Start Providing Numbers for People Released from Quarantine Starting Next Week
(VIDEO) County Will Start Providing Numbers for People Released from Quarantine Starting Next Week
COVID Has Hit the Local Economy Hard, But Officials Say There’s Still Cause for Optimism
…To date, 608 owners have done so, reporting more than $26 million in lost revenue and the elimination of 1,874 permanent jobs. Fifteen local business owners say they've shut down…
Home Is a Perilous Place for Some Californians During Coronavirus Pandemic
…Domestic violence reports have surged and in places like Fresno County, grew 77 percent week over week in April. With fewer eyes on kids to report concerns about potential abuse, reports have…
California Senators Frustrated by Few Answers, Tech Glitches in Virtual Hearing on Coronavirus Spending
California senators Jim Nielson, left, and Holly Mitchell, right, sit six feet apart as they view a large video screen during a hearing of the special subcommittee on COVID-19 on April…
Revolution Bicycles in Henderson Center Burglarized Early This Morning; $6,000 Electric Bike Stolen
…The EPD is attempting to collect video surveillance from the scene and anybody with information on this incident is asked to call the police, Powell said. Revolution's owners are also asking…
New Testing Method Could Allow the County to Run 160 COVID-19 Tests Per Day, County Health Officer Says
In her latest "media availability" video, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich answers questions about Public Health's testing capabilities and some details about the results reported thus far.Here, as…
(VIDEO) How Do You Know We Haven’t Hit Peak COVID? Also, Why Does Trump Lie? County Health Officer Responds to Latest Media Questions
In her latest media availability video, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich responds to questions about testing capacity, the reliability of models and the veracity of President Donald Trump.Below, as…
(VIDEO) Hundreds of People Descend on Bayshore Mall to Seek Help at Food For People’s Emergency Distribution Event This Afternoon
Photos and video: Andrew Goff. Traffic started backing up to Broadway right after 2 p.m. today, as hundreds of local people lined up to get emergency food help at the local…
Here’s How Putting California’s Homeless in Hotels Actually Works
…Multiple shelters across the state have already reported residents with positive tests, and officials are hoping to avoid outbreaks in congregate shelters. Removing symptomatic patients can also free up more beds for…
Eureka City Council Discusses Efforts to Address Homelessness During COVID-19 Crisis
…In surveying over 220 homeless people, LaFrance said, many reported that they were in need of a way to charge their phones. The team has some ideas for setting up charging stations…
(VIDEO) Sheriff Billy Honsal on Whether Criminals are Sheltering in Place, How Many People Have Been Released From Jail Due to COVID-19 and More
…HCSO personnel is doing a lot of reports over the phone and encouraging residents to use the office’s online reporting software. Meanwhile, the office is still responding to serious and violent…
(VIDEO) Is Takeout Essential? Are Homeless People Being Tested? Should Older Supervisors Stay Home? County Health Officer Answers Media Questions
…The last few COVID-19 case reports have not included a tally of "active" cases. Is the county still keeping track of that, and if so, what are the criteria for moving…
UPDATE: Shots Fired in Arcata Last Night Strike Maintenance Shed and Two Apartments; Arcata Police Chief Says Investigation in Ongoing
…No injuries were reported and the three suspects, the vehicle and the firearm are still outstanding, Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn told the Outpost today. Courtesy of APD“They drove toward the…