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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 …
Court Delays Sentencing in Record-Setting Drug Bust; Prosecution Argues Proposed Settlement Too Lenient
Rhonda Parker / Jan. 10, 2023, 4:22 p.m. / Courts
Ferndale Drag Show Canceled After ‘Beware’ Sign at Local Church Prompts Concerns About Extremist Response
Ryan Burns / Jan. 10, 2023, 4:14 p.m. / Community
DTF Agents Arrest Arcata Woman Suspected of Smuggling Fentanyl to Humboldt from the Bay Area on Greyhound Bus
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 12:35 p.m. / Crime
… three consecutive counties-H&S 11351(a)- Possession for sale-H&S 11364(a)- Possession of drug paraphernaliaSean Gendron:-H&S 11370.1(a)- Possession of controlled substances while …
Please Don’t Fall for the New Disaster Relief Scam, Which Involves a Shady Fake ‘DHHS Agent’ on Facebook
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 10:59 a.m. / Crime
A ‘Resilient’ Budget: Gov. Newsom Outlines Plan to Deal With Deficit
Alexei Koseff / Jan. 10, 2023, 9:54 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: C. Robert Barnum, 1927-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Linda Darlene (Sharp) Williams, 1942-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… at 1 p.m.Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses1475 Ross Hill RoadFortuna, CA 95540###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Linda Williams' loved ones. The Lost Coast …
OBITUARY: David Lee Coppini, 1949-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Jacklyn (Jackie) Dickinson, 1942-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Everett Lee Stone, 1943-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
State Announces $3M to Help Humboldt County Residents Impacted by the Recent Earthquakes
LoCO Staff / Jan. 9, 2023, 4:12 p.m. / Government
… funding to aid residents impacted by the December 20 and January 1 earthquakes. The relief funds will focus on those most in need and help communities get back on their feet.Since the 6.4 magnitude quake …
In Virtual Public Statement Today, PG&E Runs Down the Resources it Has Deployed and Promises Detailed Daily Updates
Hank Sims / Jan. 9, 2023, 3:10 p.m. / Infrastructure