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HUMBOLDT OES: Around 70 Local Buildings Deemed Unsafe in the Wake of the Quakes, in Total; Here is the Big List of Resources for People Who Need Help
LoCO Staff / Jan. 3, 2023, 2:49 p.m. / Crime
… and charging stations.Additionally, the Red Cross is available to connect community members impacted by the earthquake with a variety of other services to aid in the recovery process. To learn more, contact 1 …
What Are the Most Interesting New Laws for California in 2023?
CalMatters staff / Jan. 3, 2023, 1:52 p.m. / Sacramento
… What Are the Most Interesting New Laws for California in 2023? Student Gracie Semmens attends a rally in support of Proposition 1 at UC Berkeley on Nov. 4, 2022. Photo by Martin …
‘We’re in Crisis Mode’: Collapsing Cannabis Industry Guts Garberville Businesses; Local Leaders Look to Tourism as a Saving Grace
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 2, 2023, 7 a.m. / Business , Cannabis , Community
… ’s commercial cannabis cultivation tax. “This does not include fees paid, however. … Cannabis permit fees for all cultivation – not only Southern Humboldt – since 2016 amount to [a total of] $14.1 million.”If you …
OBITUARY: Travis Roger Low, 1952-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY Evelyn Griffith Natt, 1940-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Delores A. Moon. Visitation and services shall be held at Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street in Arcata on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 11 to 1 p.m., directly followed by services at 1 to 3 p.m. with the Rev …
OBITUARY: Frank Adison Luz, 1943-2022
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2023, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Boil-Water Notice Issued for Much of Mitchell Road and the Surrounding Area, Says Humboldt CSD
LoCO Staff / Jan. 1, 2023, 3 p.m. / Emergencies
… occurred on January 1, 2023, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, the Humboldt County Health Department, and the Humboldt Community Services District are advising residents …
Humboldt OES: Fernbridge Closed Again For Damage Assessment Following This Morning’s 5.4 Shaker
LoCO Staff / Jan. 1, 2023, 12:01 p.m. / Crime
… .m. on Sunday, Jan. 1 a magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred approximately 30 miles south of Eureka. There is no tsunami risk as a result of the earthquake. Community members are advised to be prepared …
STARK HOUSE SUNDAY SERIAL: Clean Break, Chapter 5
LoCO Staff / Jan. 1, 2023, 7:05 a.m. / Sunday Serial
… Art by Midjourney AI.CHAPTER FIVE 1 Nikki stretched a lean, corded arm up over his head and felt around blindly until his fingers found the square of chalk hanging from the string. Brown eyes still …
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Where’s That Line From?
Barry Evans / Jan. 1, 2023, 7 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
… GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Where’s That Line From? A gentle start to the year (for both you and me): a quiz. Who spoke (or sang) the following?###1. “I got you, you son of a bitch.”2. “The rug …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: California’s Third Shakiest Earthquake?
The EcoNews Report / Dec. 31, 2022, 10 a.m. / Environment
… measured by peak ground acceleration), with 1.46 g-force of acceleration. Why was Rio Dell harder hit when the earthquake was centered closer to Ferndale? Why did this earthquake feel much …
(UPDATING) Traveling East? Highways 299 and 36 Closed Limited to One-Way Traffic Due to Active Rock Slides
LoCO Staff / Dec. 31, 2022, 9:56 a.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather , Traffic
… 1 Facebook page for current road conditions. We will continue to update this post as well.###A handful of local rivers are forecast to reach flood stage at some point today, including the Eel River …
A NURSE WRITES: The Flu is Probably Not What You Think It Is, and You Should Give Yourself a Nice New Year’s Resolution!
Michelle Lewis-Lusso / Dec. 31, 2022, 7 a.m. / Health
OBITUARY: Jerry L. Carson, 1935-2022
LoCO Staff / Dec. 31, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Jerry L. Carson, 1935-2022 Jerry L. CarsonSeptember 8, 1935 – December 9, 2022There will be a celebration of life for Jerry Carson on January 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rio …
FLOOD INFO: Free Sandbags Available as Deluge Leads to Swollen Rivers, Road Closures
LoCO Staff / Dec. 30, 2022, 3:26 p.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
… River at Fernbridge in Ferndale is forecast to reach flood stage the morning of Saturday, Dec. 31, with moderate flooding occurring through Sunday, January 1, 2023.The California Nevada River …
Pine Hill Double Murder Suspect Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty; Charges Could Put Him in Prison For Life With No Parole
Rhonda Parker / Dec. 30, 2022, 3:14 p.m. / Courts
Victims of Tuesday’s Double Homicide Identified
Ryan Burns / Dec. 30, 2022, 9:48 a.m. / Crime
BEHOLD: Humboldt’s Top 25 Stories of 2022 as Chosen by You, the Lost Coast Outpost Readership
Hank Sims / Dec. 30, 2022, 7:53 a.m. / News
… were laying down.Without further ado … your Top 25 Stories of the Year! Photo: Ryan Burns.1. (UPDATING) Power Out Across the County Tuesday Morning, Schools Closed, Fernbridge Currently …
OBITUARY: Theresa Lynn (Burgi) Guyer, 1968-2022
LoCO Staff / Dec. 30, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… ,January 14 at 1 p.m. at the Eureka Women's Club, 1531 J Street, Eureka. Please join in celebrating Theresa’s beautiful life. Sharing your memories and good times will be greatly appreciated …
Attempted Murder Suspect Released From Jail; Alleged Victims Not Interested in Pursuing Charges
Rhonda Parker / Dec. 29, 2022, 4:31 p.m. / Courts
20-Year-Old Gets Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fourth of July Wine Bottle Attack
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2022, 4:22 p.m. / Courts
A One-Stop-Shop For Earthquake Assistance Will be Set Up at Monument Middle School Tomorrow and Saturday
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2022, 1:13 p.m. / Emergencies
The New Telephone Scams Are Getting More and More Sophisticated, Sheriff’s Office Says; Here Are Ways to Spot Them
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2022, 11:55 a.m. / Crime
… -7251.Remember these tips to help protect yourself from fraud:1. Spot impostersScammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity or a company with which you do …
OBITUARY: Patricia Mae Barth, 1960-2022
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Patricia Mae Barth, 1960-2022 Patricia Barth passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.Pat, as she was known, was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on June 22, 1960, where her …
Sheriff’s Office Confirms That Pine Hill Double Homicide Suspect is Now in Custody Following Today’s High-Speed Chase up 101
LoCO Staff / Dec. 28, 2022, 4:52 p.m. / Crime
… County Sheriff's Office: On 12/28/2022, at about 1:46 p.m, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of Pishka Court in McKinleyville for the report of a sighting of double …
Wild Police Chase Through the North County Today; One Person in Custody
Hank Sims / Dec. 28, 2022, 2:53 p.m. / Emergencies
With Double-Murder Suspect Still At Large, St. Joseph Hospital Limits Public Access
Ryan Burns / Dec. 28, 2022, 12:58 p.m. / News
BOIL ORDER LIFTED: Rio Daleans Can Drink Their Water Again, Plus More City Updates a Week and a Day After the Quake
LoCO Staff / Dec. 28, 2022, 11:08 a.m. / Emergencies
[UPDATE: Boil Water Notice Lifted] Quake Recovery Info Roundup: Emergency Shelter, Supply Distribution, Cleanup Assistance Continue
LoCO Staff / Dec. 28, 2022, 9:35 a.m. / Emergencies
… in the recovery process. To learn more, contact 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800- 733-2767).RIO DELL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION CENTERWater can be picked up at Monument Middle School, 95 Center Street, Rio Dell, CA …
Border Scramble: Why California Isn’t Financially Ready for Title 42 to End
Wendy Fry / Dec. 28, 2022, 8:36 a.m. / Sacramento
… the safety and dignity of asylum seekers. Roughly $1 billion has been invested to provide critical services to migrants, including medical screenings, vaccinations, temporary shelter, food, clothes, and other …
